Actors who died on September 25

Take a focused look at the actors who passed away on September 25. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1918 John Ireland

  John Ireland was a Canadian-American actor and film director, best known for his roles in classic films such as 'All the King's Men' and 'Spartacus.' He was notably the first Vancouver-born actor to receive an Oscar nomination. [bio]

• 2005 Don Adams

  Don Adams was an American actor, comedian, and director, best known for his role as Maxwell Smart, Agent 86 in the classic television sitcom 'Get Smart.' His portrayal of the bumbling secret agent earned him widespread recognition and multiple Emmy Awards. [bio]

• 2023 David McCallum

  David McCallum was a Scottish actor and musician best known for his role as Illya Kuryakin in the television series 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.' and as Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard on the TV series 'NCIS.' [bio]