Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Efrem Zimbalist Jr. | |
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Zimbalist in 1956 | |
| Born | November 30, 1918 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | May 2, 2014 (aged 95) Solvang, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1945–2008 |
| Known for | Lewis Erskine, Stuart Bailey, Dandy Jim Buckley, Alfred Pennyworth |
| Television | 77 Sunset Strip, The F.B.I., Maverick, Batman: The Animated Series |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Spouses | Emily Munroe McNair
(m. 1941; died 1950)Loranda Stephanie Spalding
(m. 1956; div. 1961) |
| Children | 3, including Stephanie Zimbalist |
| Parents | |
| Relatives | Marcia Davenport (half-sister) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1941–1945 |
| Rank | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit | Company L, 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment |
| Conflicts | |
Efrem Zimbalist Jr. (November 30, 1918 – May 2, 2014) was an American actor and theatre producer. Known for his "mellifluous voice and air of sophistication," he was known to television audiences for his starring roles on the crime drama series 77 Sunset Strip (1958–64) and The F.B.I. (1965–74), his recurring role as "Dandy Jim" Buckley on Maverick (1957–58), and as the voice of Alfred Pennyworth in the DC Animated Universe. He also appeared in numerous films and on the Broadway stage. He was a Golden Globe Award winner (out of four total nominations) and a two-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee.
He was the son of classical musicians Efrem Zimbalist and Alma Gluck, and the father of actress Stephanie Zimbalist. In addition to his acting career, Zimbalist was also a decorated veteran of the Second World War, receiving both the Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals. In 1994, Zimbalist received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to television.