| Al Zimbalist | |
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On the set of Drums of Africa, 1963 |
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| Born | Alfred Zimbalist 3 March 1910 Russia |
| Died | 28 August 1975 age 65 Los Angeles, California |
| Occupation | producer |
| Years active | 1951-1965 |
| Children | Don Zimbalist |
Alfred N. Zimbalist (3 March 1910, Russia - 28 August 1975, Los Angeles) was a producer of low budget films such as Robot Monster, Monster from Green Hell, Cat Women of the Moon, Watusi and Baby Face Nelson.
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Al Zimbalist was the son of Nathan Zimbalist, a New York dressmaking foreman, and Fannie Zimbalist. Al Zimbalist was one of four children and immigrated to the US in 1911. Al Zimbalist worked as a clerk in advertising, according to the 1930 US Census.
Zimbalist joined Warner Bros. in 1929. He edited Warner’s in-house newspaper, the Warner Club News. He was co-author and director of the Warner Gaieties and later executive assistant to producer Edward L. Alperson.[1] Al Zimbalist was primarily known for B movies, science fiction, crime and horror.[2] Al Zimbalist’s son, Donald R. Zimbalist (17 Feb 1936 - 6 Oct 2004), was a frequent collaborator.