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Earl Holliman Dies: ‘Police Woman’, ‘Twilight Zone’ & ‘Forbidden Planet’ Actor With Dozens Of Film & TV Credits Was 96
Earl Holliman, an actor with a half-century of credits ranging 1950s films including 'Forbidden Planet' to popular '70s and '80s TV dramas, died Nov. 25 at 96.
Earl Holliman n thee 1959-60 TV series 'Hotel de Paree,' left, and in a mid'50s publicity photo Everett Collection; Getty Images Earl Holliman, an actor with scores of credits spanning a half-century that ranged 1950s films Forbidden Planet and Giant to Police Woman and popular ’70s and ’80s TV dramas and the syndicated superhero series NightMan, died Monday after a short illness. His niece, Theresa Mullins Harris, announced the news on social media, writing in part: “His dream at 5 years old of becoming a movie star came true, more than he ever could have imagined.” Born on September 11, 1928, Holliman began his screen career with roles in 1950s movies including the sci-fi classic Forbidden Planet and James Dean’s final film Giant among many others.
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