The FBI: The Complete Ninth Season by Efrem Zimbalist Jr. DVD $39.39. When sold by Amazon.com, this product will be manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. He was born in New York where, in 1947 and 1950, he produced three operas by Gian-Carlo Menotti. It's hardly surprising that the son of renowned Russian-born concert violinist Efrem Zimbalist Sr. (1889-1985) and Romanian-born opera singer Alma Gluck (1884-1938) would desire a performing career of some kind. Efrem Zimbalist Jr, right, with William Reynolds, left, in a 1968 episode of The FBI. and 77 Sunset Strip died Saturday in California. Directed by Abner Biberman. "[26], In the late 1970s, he was drawn to the Charismatic Christianity movement. For his father, the musician, see, Mary Evertz, "At 65 Still a Sex Symbol: Veteran Actor Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. is Back on Stage,", Society of Former Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, The Batman Superman Movie: World's Finest, "Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Star of '77 Sunset Strip' and 'The F.B.I. Born in New York City on November 30, 1918, surrounded by people of wealth and privilege throughout his childhood, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. received a boarding school education. Zimbalist was born in 1918 in New York City to Jewish immigrants Efrem Zimbalist Sr. (1889–1985), a famous Russian-born violinist,[2] and Alma Gluck (1884–1938), an equally famous Romanian-born operatic soprano. Loranda's middle name was given to their daughter, actress Stephanie Zimbalist. He was 95. Dracus: Frank de Kova. Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. Net Worth: Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. was an American actor who had a net worth of $5 million. (S 10: Ep 33), Episode: "When You See Arcturus" (S 14: Ep 21), Episode: "A Family of Winners" (S 20: Ep 12), Episode: "The Butler's Affair/Roarke's Sacrifice" (S 7: Ep 5), Episode: "Polly's Poker Palace, Parts 1 and 2" (S 7: Ep 19 & S 7: Ep 20), Episode: "The Georgia Street Motors" (S 1:Ep 18), Episode: "Murder in the Museum" (S 1: Ep 19), Episode: "The Case of the People of Florida v Joseph Lamdrum", Presenter: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special, Episode: "The State of Arizona v Dr. Evan Blake", Episode: "The Last Flight of the Dixie Damsel" (S 5: Ep 7), Episode: "Sugar, Spice, Malice and Vice" (S 9: Ep 7), Episode: "Who Killed the Legal Eagle?" He was 95. Efrem Zimbalist Jr. estimated Net Worth, Biography, Age, Height, Dating, Relationship Records, Salary, Income, Cars, Lifestyles & many more details have been updated below. Efrem Jr. developed an interest in the theater at an early age and studied at the New York Neighborhood Playhouse and the Yale School of Drama. PTL's principal televangelistic successor, the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN),[27] engaged Zimbalist to make its many announcements including the station's idents every half hour, which aired between 1992 and 2012. 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 was known for his roles in the television series 77 Sunset Strip and The F.B.I.. Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. voiced Alfred Pennyworth in Batman: The Animated Series and the rest of the DC Animated Universe. Photograph: ABC Photo Archives It would have been difficult to predict, when Efrem Zimbalist Jr … Efrem Zimbalist Jr., the suave leading man who starred on ABC for 15 straight seasons on 77 Sunset Strip and then The F.B.I., died Friday at his … Erskine: Efrem Zimbalist Jr. Felton: Joel Fabiani. 9 April] 1889 or 1890[2] – February 22, 1985) was an internationally known concert violist, composer, teacher, conductor and director of the Curtis Institute of Music. Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 . While serving with the United States Army during World War II, he was severely wounded and received a Purple Heart. Let's check, How Rich is Efrem Zimbalist Jr. in 2020-2021? 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, part of the DC Animated Universe. Born in New York City on November 30, 1918, surrounded by people of wealth and privilege throughout his childhood, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. received a boarding school education. He had a small recurring role in the 1990s hit science fiction television series Babylon 5 as William Edgars. He briefly attended Yale University but was expelled, reinstated and expelled a second time on account of low grades. efrem zimbalist jr. (1923– ), U.S. actor, musician, and producer, was the son of Efrem Zimbalist by Alma Gluck but was not of the Jewish faith. Freeze: SubZero, Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman; he also played villain Doctor Octopus in Spider-Man: The Animated Series. He furthered his acting training at Neighborhood Playhouse[7] before serving in the United States Army during World War II, where he became friends with writer and director Garson Kanin. Al: Frank Campanella. Dies at 95 Efrem Zimbalist Jr., the suave leading man who starred on ABC for 15 straight seasons on 77 Sunset Strip and then The F.B.I., died Friday at his ranch in Solvang, Calif., his children announced. [14] Your first book is Free with trial! It's hardly surprising that the son of renowned Russian-born concert violinist Efrem Zimbalist Sr. (1889-1985) and Romanian-born opera singer Alma Gluck (1884-1938) would desire a performing career of some kind. Audio Cassette – January 1, 1988 by Jr. Efrem Zimbalist (Narrator) See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions Zimbalist boarded at St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, taking part in school plays. Philip Abbott played Arthur Ward, assistant director to FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. Actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr. He appeared on the Trinity Broadcasting Network[21] and as himself in the 1998 Smithsonian Institution production of Gemstones of America. employees' personal appearance. During this period, he made several concurrent appearances in other Warner Bros. television shows, such as Hawaiian Eye, The Alaskans, and Bronco. 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. [16], Zimbalist maintained a strong personal relationship with F.B.I. Although Hoover served as series consultant until his death in 1972, he was never seen in the series. Efrem Zimbalist Jr., the son of famous musical parents who established his own lasting celebrity in two of television's most popular series, "77 Sunset Strip" and "The F.B.I.,"; died Friday at age 95. Animated short film directed and co-written by Scott Trowbridge. He is the father of Stephanie Zimbalist. The IMDb editors are anxiously awaiting these delayed 2020 movies. Holy Bible: Old Testament, read by Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. 1986 Bob Hope Classic, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. (6938903641).jpg 1,225 × 1,042; 235 KB Efrem Zimbalist Jr. She was educated at the Marlborough School (Los Angeles) and graduated from Foxcroft School in Middleburg, Virginia. Efrem Zimbalist Jr. was born in New York City on Nov. 30, 1918. [16] Hoover held up Zimbalist as a model for F.B.I. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. In 2008, he appeared in the short film The Delivery, in which he played a professor who helps a young girl in her struggles for literacy. Following the war, Zimbalist returned to New York and made his Broadway acting debut in The Rugged Path,[11][12] starring Spencer Tracy. Efrem Zimbalist, Jr was born in New … Animated Made-for-TV-Movie directed by Toshihiko Masuda. [17], The Society of Former Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation[18] honored the character of Lewis Erskine in 1985 with a set of retired credentials,[19] and on June 8, 2009 FBI Director Robert Mueller presented Zimbalist with a plaque honoring him for his work on the series.[19][20]. He was born in New York where, in 1947 and 1950, he produced three operas by Gian-Carlo Menotti. baby Efrem with mother Alma Gluck In 1930, Efrem was 11 years old and living with his parents and sister Maria in Manhattan: [26], In 1963 and 1964, Zimbalist joined fellow actors William Lundigan, Chill Wills and Walter Brennan in making appearances on behalf of U.S. Stephanie Zimbalist, the wife of actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr. and mother to actress Stephanie Zimbalist, has died. Oscars 2015 - Snubbed by the In Memoriam segment. Customers who viewed this item also viewed. The son of two legendary musical talents, the violinist Efrem Zimbalist and the operatic soprano Alma Gluck, Efrem Jr. grew up on an estate in the Connecticut countryside. He became a page at the NBC radio studios in New York City, then took acting lessons at Neighborhood Playhouse. In 1954–1955, he co-starred in his first television series, Concerning Miss Marlowe.[12]. [8] Inducted into the United States Army, he completed his initial training at Fort Dix, New Jersey. (S 1: Ep 9), Episode: "A Little Left of Heaven (Pilot) (S 1:Ep 1), Episode: "Knights of the Round Table, Parts 1 and 2" (S 3: Ep 1 & S 3: Ep 2), Episode: "World's Finest, part 3" (S 2: Ep 18). The son of world-famous violinist Efrem Zimbalist and opera star Alma Gluck, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. received an expensive prep-school education in New England, and at age 16 he briefly studied at Yale University. Contact with Hoover in Washington, D.C. and at the F.B.I in segment! 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