Richard 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.
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Biography
Yarmy was born in New York in 1933, son of William Yarmy and his wife, Consuelo (née Deiter), who were Jewish and Catholic, respectively. Yarmy was the younger brother of actor and Get Smart star, Don Adams. He also had an elder sister, Gloria Ella Yarmy (later Gloria Burton), a writer who wrote an episode of Get Smart. Dick had served as a corporal, like his brother had in World War II, during the Korean War.
Dick Yarmy graduated from the New York University with a degree in engineering and began his acting career in 1968, appearing in the TV series Get Smart, also That Girl, The Partners, The Partridge Family, and Arnie. He also appeared in several films including Bone, The Kentucky Fried Movie, The Swinging Barmaids, and Carpool among others. Yarmy also appeared in commercials, such as George and Marge for Union Oil.
Personal life
Dick Yarmy was married to actress Alice Borden and together they had one daughter.
Death
Yarmy died of lung cancer in Studio City, Los Angeles on May 5, 1992, aged 59. He was buried in Los Angeles National Cemetery. 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.
Selected filmography
Film
Bone (1972) - Bank Teller
The Take (1974) - Roclair
The Swinging Barmaids (1975) - Comic
Brothers (1977) - District Attorney Wayne
The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977) - Taylor (segment "Courtroom")
Rabbit Test (1978) - Ist Presidential Aide
The One Man Jury (1978) - Hooker's Costumer
Racquet (1979) - Cab Driver
Pray TV (1982) - Dr. Ben Gay
Movers & Shakers (1985) - Other Executive #3