Dick Yarmy
Dick Yarmy | |
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| Born | Richard Yarmy February 14, 1933 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | May 5, 1992 (aged 59) Studio City, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| 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, son of William Yarmy and his wife Consuelo, both of Jewish descent. 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, and Get Smart star, 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
- 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
Television
- Get Smart (1968-1970) - Brady
- That Girl (1970-1971) - Fred Thompson
- The Partners (1971) - Andy
- The Partridge Family (1971) - Patterson
- Arnie (1971) - Attendant
- The Don Rickles Show (1972) - Carl
- Me and the Chimp (1972) - Dr. Oldham
- The New Dick Van Dyke Show (1973) - Policeman
- McMillan & Wife (1973) - O'Hara
- Love, American Style (1972-1973) - Marty
- Police Story (1974) - Cab Driver
- It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy (1974) - Wineberger
- Emergency! (1973-1975) - Firefighter Joe Bailey
- The Bureau (1976) - Prentiss
- Holmes & Yoyo (1976) - Dr. Yates
- Duffy (1977) - Postman
- A Guide for the Married Woman (1978) - Harry
- Quincy, M.E. (1979) - 2nd Executive
- Friends (1979) - Cabbie
- Laverne & Shirley (1979) - Ludwig Stenger
- B. J. and the Bear (1979) - Uncredited
- Tenspeed and Brown Shoe (1980) - Brandowyn
- Mork & Mindy (1978-1980) - Sid/Ron
- Taxi (1980) - Spencer
- Foul Play (1981) - Professor Himmel
- Bosom Buddies (1982) - Mr. Silverman
- Happy Days (1983) - Holstein
- E/R (1984) - Burton Summers
- Down to Earth (1985) - Mr. Teaberry
- The Jeffersons (1985) - Phil
- Amazing Stories (1985) - VCR
- You Again? (1986) - Mr. Rosen
- The Wizard (1986) - Uncredited
- They Came from Outer Space (1991) - Dr. Milshick (final appearance)
References
- ^ "Dick Yarmy". Hollywood.com.[dead link]
- ^ a b c d e "Dick Yarmy, 59; Veteran Film and Stage Actor and Director". Los Angeles Times. May 8, 1992. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
- ^ Arkush, Michael (March 22, 1994). "An Army of Support". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
External links
- Dick Yarmy at IMDb
- Dick Yarmy at Find a Grave
- 1933 births
- 1992 deaths
- 20th-century American male actors
- American male film actors
- American male television actors
- American people of Hungarian-Jewish descent
- Jewish American male actors
- Male actors from New York City
- Deaths from lung cancer
- Deaths from cancer in California
- Burials at Los Angeles National Cemetery