Biografie

14. Februar 1916 · Richmond [now Staten Island], New York City, New York, USA

19. März 1974 · Santa Monica, Kalifornien, USA (Selbstmord)

Edward Cuthbert Platt

1,75 m

Deep commanding voice

Bald head

Platt's death was originally reported as a heart attack at age 58. However, one of his sons confirmed that Platt committed suicide in 1974 after two previous attempts while suffering from an undiagnosed and untreated depression that was further sparked by financial troubles. It is also said that Platt's Mini-Max oder die unglaublichen Abenteuer des Maxwell Smart (1965) co-star, Don Adams, knew the real cause of death.

Best remembered by the public for his starring role as the CONTROL Chief in Mini-Max oder die unglaublichen Abenteuer des Maxwell Smart (1965).

Had one daughter by his first wife; two sons and a daughter by second wife Suzanne.

Platt's suicide was covered up by his family in 1974, due to concerns that public knowledge of his real fate would damage his reputation and legacy.

Ed committed suicide with pills.