
Z is for Zimbalist, as in Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. He was the good guy, always on the side of
law, suave yet manly. “Dapper, leading
man” was the way Hollywood described him.
He was best known for his role in “The F.B.I.” series. He inspired so many kids that they pursued a
career in the F.B.I. In 2009 the FBI
director Robert Mueller presented an honorary Special Agent badge to Zimbalist.
He was a private celebrity who valued his family and living
his life as a devout Christian. He died in May of 2014 at the age of 95.
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b. 1918-- d. 2014 |
BUT think
about it for a moment: he was an actor
who was always working, never took roles below his quality requirements: he represented someone that kids admired;
he placed family above everything;
he lived a Christian life in the
atmosphere of a rough Hollywood; his children succeeded in life, and they loved him.
How many men can claim that?
I am aware that many younger bloggers may not know of Zimbalist and his career. Try to find an episode on Hulu or Amazon Prime.
I am aware that many younger bloggers may not know of Zimbalist and his career. Try to find an episode on Hulu or Amazon Prime.
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