Actor. The cousin of actor Don Adams (their mothers were sisters), he is best remembered for his role as "Larrabee" on the "Get Smart" television series, from 1965 to 1970, appearing in 52 episodes. Other roles include the films "Panache" (1976), "How To Break Up A Happy Divorce" (1976), "Freaky Friday" (1976), "The Nude Bomb" (1980), and "Get Smart, Again" (1989). He also played "Freddie Butler" in the TV cop drama "The Partners" from 1971 to 1972. During World War II, he served as a corporal in the United States Marine Corps. He died at the age of 70. Robert Karvelas had a twin brother, William (1921-1996), who is buried at Arlington National Cemetery and was also a corporal in the USMC during World War II.
Actor. The cousin of actor Don Adams (their mothers were sisters), he is best remembered for his role as "Larrabee" on the "Get Smart" television series, from 1965 to 1970, appearing in 52 episodes. Other roles include the films "Panache" (1976), "How To Break Up A Happy Divorce" (1976), "Freaky Friday" (1976), "The Nude Bomb" (1980), and "Get Smart, Again" (1989). He also played "Freddie Butler" in the TV cop drama "The Partners" from 1971 to 1972. During World War II, he served as a corporal in the United States Marine Corps. He died at the age of 70. Robert Karvelas had a twin brother, William (1921-1996), who is buried at Arlington National Cemetery and was also a corporal in the USMC during World War II.
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