Yarmy was the younger brother of actor and Get Smart star, Don Adams.
[1] 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.
[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] Yarmy died of lung cancer in Studio City, Los Angeles on May 5, 1992, aged 59.