Biography
rose to fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s on the strength of two popular television series: "77 Sunset Strip" (ABC, 1958-1964) and "The F.B.I." (ABC, 1965-1974). Tall, well spoken and always impeccable in dress and manner, Zimbalist was the epitome of the confident, competent professional man of the period, who viewed each challenge with determination and the occasional wry quip. Both shows would represent the high points of his acting …
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Career Milestones
| Abadoned show business for two years after the death of his first wife | ||
| Did voice of King Arthur on animated "Legend of Prince Valiant" | ||
| Played Zorro's father on "Zorro - The Legend Begins" | ||
| Played recurring role of Dandy Jim Buckley on "Maverick" | ||
| Starred as Inspector Erskine on "The F.B.I." | ||
| TV series debut as regular, reprised role of Stuart Bailey on "77 Sunset Strip" | ||
1945 | Stage debut, "The Rugged Path" in NY | |
1946 | Appeared in five productions with the American Repertory Theatre Company in NYC | |
1947 | Produced "The Medium" and "The Telephone" on stage in NYC | |
1950 | Made feature film debut, "House of Strangers" | |
1950 | Produced "The Consul" on Broadway | |
1957 | Played private detective Stuart Bailey for first time on "Conflict" (ABC) | |
1967 | Played Audrey Hepburn's husband in "Wait Until Dark" | |
1975 | Was in all-star cast as the pilot in "Airport 1975" | |
Awards
1958 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture in Home Before Dark |
1958 | Golden Globe Award for New Star Of The Year - Actor |
1959 | Primetime Emmy Award for Best Actor In a Leading Role (Continuing Character) In a in 77 Sunset Strip |
1967 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture in Wait Until Dark |
1968 | Golden Globe Award for Actor in a Television Series in The F.B.I. |
1978 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance By a Supporting Actor In a Comedy or Drama Special in A Family Upside Down |