Don Adams, standing at exactly 5ft 8 ¾ (174.6 cm), was an American actor whose modest height amplified the comedic underdog charm of his iconic roles.
Best known as the bumbling secret agent Maxwell Smart (Agent 86) in the hit TV series Get Smart (1965-1970), Adams' stature perfectly embodied the everyman's heroic mishaps, making his triumphs hilariously relatable despite lacking towering physical presence.
In 1995, he quipped about his height, saying, "I'm only 5-foot-8-3/4," highlighting how it defined his self-deprecating humor. Career highlights also include voicing Tennessee Tuxedo and Inspector Gadget, where his height informed the pint-sized yet plucky animated heroes.