• Born: 1917 in Caldwell, Kansas
• Occupation: Actor
• Active: '50s
• Major Genres: Comedy, Crime
• Career Highlights: Niagara, The Monster That Challenged the World, Destination Gobi
• First Major Screen Credit: Niagara (1952)

Biography

Adams was born Max Showalter, the name he used in 1949 and after 1963. Following stage and Broadway work, he began his career as a light character actor in late '40s, often appearing as a comic support, "regular-guy" buddy, and reporter or newscaster. He composed the title song and music for Vicki (1953), in which he also appeared; Adams occasionally wrote music for other films as well. ~ All Movie Guide

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