Earl Holliman, Golden Globe-Winning Actor and Animal Rights Activist, Dies at 96

The veteran actor was known for his roles in 'The Rainmaker,' 'Police Woman,' and the first episode of 'The Twilight Zone.'

Earl Holliman passed away on November 25, 2024, at his home in Studio City, Los Angeles, at the age of 96, with his husband Craig Curtis confirming his death.
Holliman won a Golden Globe for his role as Jim Curry in the 1956 film 'The Rainmaker,' where he starred alongside Katharine Hepburn and Burt Lancaster.
He was a prominent television actor, best known for his role as Lt. Bill Crowley in the police drama 'Police Woman' from 1974 to 1978 and his appearance in the debut episode of 'The Twilight Zone.'
Born in Louisiana and adopted as an infant, Holliman pursued acting after a brief stint in the U.S. Navy, studying at UCLA and the Pasadena Playhouse.
In addition to his acting career, Holliman was a dedicated animal rights activist, serving as president of Actors and Others for Animals for over three decades.