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(103,796 posts) Wed Nov 27, 2024, 11:35 AM Nov 27

Earl Holliman, 'Police Woman' & 'Twilight Zone' Actor, Dies at 96

Source: TV Insider

Martin Holmes

November 27, 2024, 8:20 am

Veteran actor and star of the first-ever Twilight Zone, Earl Holliman, has died. He was 96.

Holliman passed away on Monday, November 25, at his home in Studio City, Los Angeles, as confirmed by his spouse, Craig Curtis. His niece, Theresa Mullins Harris, also announced the news on her Facebook page.

“I’m very sad to report that my Uncle, Earl Holliman passed away this afternoon after a short illness. He was 96 years old, and the last of his siblings,” Harris wrote. “He had a long wonderful life. His dream at 5 years old of becoming a movie star came true, more than he ever could have imagined.”

She added, “He loved hearing all the good things his fans had to say about him. He will be missed by all. I’m so glad that I was able to go out and spend time with him one last time this week.”

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Read more: https://www.tvinsider.com/1164192/earl-holliman-dead-police-woman-twilight-zone/

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Earl Holliman, 'Police Woman' & 'Twilight Zone' Actor, Dies at 96 (Original Post) Omaha Steve Nov 27 OP

Mr. Holliman portrayed a tough D.I. in "Tribes" (1970). John1956PA Nov 27 #1

... 2naSalit Nov 27 #2

RIP Earl kimbutgar Nov 27 #3

This surprised the heck out of me... slightlv Nov 27 #4

John1956PA

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1. Mr. Holliman portrayed a tough D.I. in "Tribes" (1970).

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Wed Nov 27, 2024, 11:46 AM

Nov 27

The controlled intensity of his character contrasted with that of his counterpart, portrayed by Darren McGavin, who began to question the efficacy of intimidating recruits with hard-line D.I. methods.

2naSalit

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2. ...

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Wed Nov 27, 2024, 12:13 PM

Nov 27

kimbutgar

(23,613 posts)

3. RIP Earl

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Wed Nov 27, 2024, 12:43 PM

Nov 27

But surprised he was gay and was able to keep it secret throughout his career!

slightlv

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4. This surprised the heck out of me...

Reply to kimbutgar (Reply #3)

Wed Nov 27, 2024, 09:06 PM

Nov 27

usually you at least hear "rumors"... but I never heard a word anywhere for all these years. I hope he was able to make peace with it and live as normal a life as he would have liked with someone he loved.

I really enjoyed all the twilight zone episodes he was in. In fact, I saw one just a few days ago, where he played a pilot who landed on a desert island and all his companions had "disappeared."

Rest in peace, Mr. Holliman. You gave a lot of entertainment and happiness to a lot of people.

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