India, Aug. 23 -- David Ketchum, known for his comedy and stellar performance in the NBC sitcom Get Smart, passed away on August 10 at age of 97, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Ketchum, who had a humble beginning in Illinois, became a household name in the 1960s, thanks to his wit and captivating personality.

David Ketchum was born to Cecil Estel Ketchum (1894-1977) and Flora M. Mueller (1897-1959) in Quincy, Illinois, as per IMDb. While very little information is available on the Get Smart actor's parents, it is known that they pushed him hard to pursue a degree in physics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). It is believed that Ketchum initially wanted to become an electrical engineer.

Four years before his TV de...