Agent 99 was a secret agent working for the CONTROL counterespionage organization. At last report she was no longer with the agency and had been elected to Congress.
She was portrayed by Barbara Feldon (pictured) in the 1965-70 television series Get Smart created by Mel Brooks with Buck Henry, the 1989 telefilm Get Smart, Again!, and the 1995 revival series. She also appears in a number of tie-in novels and comics.
A different version of the character was played by Anne Hathaway in the 2008 Get Smart reboot film and its direct-to-DVD spin-off Get Smart's Bruce and Lloyd Out of Control.
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Agent 99, a distinguished operative of the covert U.S. agency CONTROL, is renowned for her intelligence, elegance, and unwavering dedication to national security. Her true name remains undisclosed, a testament to her commitment to secrecy in the espionage world.
Throughout her tenure, Agent 99 was instrumental in thwarting numerous plots by the nefarious organization KAOS. Her linguistic prowess—fluent in Chinese, German, and French—combined with her skills in violin, harp, and dance, made her an invaluable asset in undercover operations. Often paired with the well-meaning yet bumbling Agent 86, Maxwell Smart, 99's competence frequently compensated for his shortcomings, ensuring mission success.
Beyond her fieldwork, Agent 99's personal life intertwined with her professional one. She and Maxwell Smart developed a deep bond, culminating in marriage and the birth of boy and girl twins - their son, Zachary Smart, grew up to be a CONTROL agent himself. Despite the challenges of balancing family life with the demands of espionage, 99 managed both with grace and resilience.
Agent 99's legacy endures as a trailblazer for women in intelligence, exemplifying that strength and sophistication are not mutually exclusive. Her contributions to national security and her role in shaping the modern image of female operatives remain unparalleled.