Efrem Zimbalist Jr. dies at 95; star of ‘77 Sunset Strip’ and ‘The F.B.I.’
Efrem Zimbalist Jr., the son of famous musical parents who established his own name in the long-running television series “77 Sunset Strip” and the even
longer-running TV hit “The F.B.I.,” died May 2 at his home in Solvang, Calif. He was 95.
His family announced his death in a statement. The cause was not disclosed.
(Wally Fong/Associated Press) - Veteran actor Efrem Zimbalist, Jr., shown in 1982, was known for his starring roles in “77 Sunset Strip” and “The F.B.I.”
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Mr. Zimbalist’s stunning good looks and cool, deductive manner made him the ideal star as the hip private detective ferreting out Hollywood miscreants in “77 Sunset Strip,” which aired from 1958 to 1964. After that show ended, he segued seamlessly into “The F.B.I.” which aired from 1965 to 1974.
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