Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

TV Actor

Birthday November 30, 1918

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace New York City, NY

DEATH DATE May 2, 2014 (95)

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About

Best known for his role as Inspector Lewis Erskine on TV's long-running series, The F.B.I. and he also played the role of Alfred Pennyworth on Batman: The Animated Series.

Before Fame

He worked as a page for NBC radio in New York after studying at Yale and went on to serve a five-year stint in the army during World War II.

Trivia

His breakthrough role was as Dandy Jim Buckley on the series, Maverick, starring James Garner.

Family Life

He was married three times: first to Emily Munroe McNair, then twice to Loranda Stephanie Spaulding, with whom he had a daughter, Stephanie.

Associated With

He joined several famous colleagues in 1963 to campaign for Barry Goldwater's presidential bid, including Walter Brennan and Chill Wills.