Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
| Efrem Zimbalist Jr. | |
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Zimbalist in 1956
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| Born |
November 30, 1918 New York City |
| Died | May 2, 2014 (aged 95) Solvang, California. U.S. |
| Residence | Solvang, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Fay School |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1945–2008 |
| Known for |
Dandy Jim Buckley, Alfred Pennyworth, DC animated universe |
| Home town | New York City |
| Television |
77 Sunset Strip, The F.B.I., Maverick, Batman: The Animated Series |
| Political party | Republican Party |
| Spouse(s) |
Emily Munroe McNair (m. 1945–50) Loranda Stephanie Spaulding (m. 1956–2007) |
| Children | 3, including Stephanie Zimbalist |
| Parent(s) |
Efrem Zimbalist, Sr., Alma Gluck |
| Awards | Golden Globe Award |
Efrem Zimbalist Jr. (November 30, 1918 – May 2, 2014) was an American actor known for his starring roles in the television series 77 Sunset Strip and The F.B.I. He is also known as recurring character "Dandy Jim Buckley" in the series Maverick and as the voice behind the character Alfred Pennyworth in Batman: The Animated Series and associated spin-offs. He also voiced Doctor Octopus in the 1990s Spider-Man animated series, and Justin Hammer from the second season of the 1994 Iron Man animated series.
Zimbalist was born in New York City, the son of Jewish parents. His parents were Russian-born violinist Efrem Zimbalist, Sr. and Romanian-born operatic soprano Alma Gluck. His stepmother was Mary Louise Curtis Bok Zimbalist, the founder of the Curtis Institute of Music. He attended Fay School in Southborough, Massachusetts.
Zimbalist attended Yale University in the late 1930s, worked as a page for NBC radio in New York, and served in the United States Army for five years during World War II, where he became friends with Garson Kanin. He was awarded the Purple Heart for a leg wound received during the battle of Hürtgen Forest.
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