Al Zimbalist
| Al Zimbalist | |
|---|---|
 On the set of Drums of Africa, 1963 | |
| Born |
Alfred Zimbalist March 3, 1910 Kiev, Russia |
| Died |
August 28, 1975 age 65 Los Angeles |
| Occupation | producer |
| Years active | 1951–1965 |
| Spouse(s) | Bernice Higgen |
| Children | Donald Zimbalist |
Alfred N. Zimbalist (March 3, 1910, Kiev, Russia – August 28, 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.
Early years
Al Zimbalist was the son of Nuchim Zimbalist, a New York dressmaking foreman, and Feiga Fannie Weiner. Al Zimbalist was one of four children and immigrated to the US, arriving November 13, 1911 aboard the SS Lituania. Al Zimbalist worked as a clerk in advertising, according to the 1930 US Census.
Movie career
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 (Feb 17, 1936 – Oct 6, 2004), was a frequent collaborator.