Ansel Adams was an American photographer and environmentalist known for his black-and-white landscape photographs of the American West. Samuel Adams was an American statesman, political philosopher, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. DON Adams was an American actor, comedian, and director, best known for his portrayal of Maxwell Smart in the 1960s television series Get Smart. Edie Adams was an American businesswoman, singer, and actress, best known for her role as the second 'Eve Harrington' in the film All About Eve. Together, these four people form the term 'An Adams'.