Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

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Efrem Zimbalist Jr. Fast Facts:

Born to famous parents; his father was a violin virtuoso and his mother was an opera star.
Served in World War II and earned a Purple Heart.
Abandoned acting in the 1950s to serve as a music researcher at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia.
Appeared in a recurring role on the TV soap opera Concerning Miss Marlowe in the mid-'50s.
Lent his voice to numerous animated series, including the role of Alfred in Batman: The Animated Series.
Authored an autobiography titled My Dinner of Herbs.
Best-known for his starring role on ABC's The FBI, he was presented with an honorary FBI badge by the Bureau in 2009 for his decades-long support of the organization.

Efrem Zimbalist Jr. Relationships:
Efrem Zimbalist - Father
Alma Gluck - Mother
Stephanie Zimbalist - Daughter
Efrem Zimbalist III - Son
Nancy Zimbalist - Daughter
Maria Zimbalist - Sister
Stephanie Spalding Zimbalist - Wife (deceased)
Emily McNair - Wife (deceased)
Efrem Zimbalist Jr. Awards:
1959 Emmy: Best Actor in a Leading Role (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic Series - Nominee
1969 Golden Globe: Actor in a Television Series - Nominee
1968 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
1978 Emmy: Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Special - Nominee
1959 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
1959 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year - Actor - Winner
College:
Attended Yale University, New Haven, CT; attended Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, New York, NY