Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Actor David Ketchum, 'Get Smart' Star, Dies at 97
David Ketchum, the actor best known as Agent 13 in 'Get Smart', has died.
Agent 13 was famous for popping out of places, like mailboxes.
Ketchum started his acting career on 'Camp Runamuck'.
He also appeared on 'I'm Dickens, He's Fenster', 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'.
Ketchum also wrote for shows like 'The Andy Griffith Show'.
Actor and writer David Ketchum, known for 'Get Smart', has died at 97.
Ketchum played Agent 13, known for hiding in unusual places.
He appeared in sitcoms such as 'I'm Dickens, He's Fenster' and 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'.
Ketchum's film credits include 'Love at First Bite' and 'The Main Event'.
He wrote for shows like 'The Andy Griffith Show' and 'MASH'.
- Who
- David Ketchum, an American actor and writer.
- What
- Actor and writer David Ketchum passed away.
- When
- August 10, at age 97.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- N/A
- Occupation
- Actor, writer
- Known for
- Agent 13 in 'Get Smart'
- Age at Death
- 97
- Born
- Quincy, Illinois
- Notable Roles
- I'm Dickens, He's Fenster, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Love at First Bite
- Writing Credits
- The Andy Griffith Show, MASH
