Dick Yarmy

Dick Yarmy
Born (1933-02-14)February 14, 1933
New York City, New York, U.S.
Died May 5, 1992(1992-05-05) (aged 59)
Studio City, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Cause of death Lung cancer
Occupation Actor
Years active 1968–1991
Children 1
Relatives Don Adams (brother)

Dick Yarmy (February 14, 1933 - May 5, 1992) was an American actor. He appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout the 1960s to the 1990s.[1]

Biography

Yarmy was born in New York in 1933. He graduated from the New York University with a degree in engineering. He began his acting career in 1968, appearing in the TV series Get Smart, also That Girl, The Partners, The Partridge Family, and Arnie.[2]

He also appeared in several films including Bone, The Kentucky Fried Movie, The Swinging Barmaids, and Carpool among others.[2]

Yarmy also appeared in commercials, such as George and Marge for Union Oil.[2]

Personal life

Yarmy was the younger brother of actor Don Adams. Yarmy was married and had one daughter.[2]

Death

Yarmy died of lung cancer in Studio City, Los Angeles on May 5, 1992. He was buried in Los Angeles National Cemetery.[2] A group of comedians called "Yarmy's Army" formed to support him in his final illness, and continues after his death doing benefit concerts to help fellow comedians in need.[3]

Selected filmography

Film

Television

References

  1. ↑ "Dick Yarmy". Hollywood.com.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Dick Yarmy, 59; Veteran Film and Stage Actor and Director". Los Angeles Times. May 8, 1992. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  3. ↑ "An Army of Support". Los Angeles Times.
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