Started his career in show business as a stand-up comedian, and worked day jobs as a commercial artist and a cashier in order to provide for his family
Won an Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts competition in 1954
Took the last name of his first wife, Adelaide Adams, because acting auditions were done alphabetically and he liked to go first
Provided the voices for the cartoon characters Tennessee Tuxedo and Inspector Gadget
Awards
1969Emmy-Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series:winner
1968Emmy-Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series:winner
1967Emmy-Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series:winner
1966Golden Globe-Actor in a Television Series:nominated
1966Emmy-Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series:nominated