Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. Quotes

Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. — American Actor born on November 30, 1918, died on May 02, 2014

Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. was an American actor known for his starring roles in the television series 77 Sunset Strip and The F.B.I. He is also known as recurring character "Dandy Jim Buckley" in the series Maverick and as the voice behind the character Alfred Pennyworth in Batman: The Animated Series and associated spin-offs. He also voiced Doctor Octopus from the 1990s Spider-Man animated series, and Justin Hammer from the second season of 1994 Iron Man animated series... (wikipedia)

I walked onstage in a play at prep school, and with childish naivete, told myself, 'Wow, I'm an actor!'

When you learn that you inspired someone, it's a huge honor.

Having been kept pretty strict in prep schools, I guess I couldn't cope with all the freedom at Yale. I had a wild, wonderful time, got abysmal grades and was bounced out in my freshman year. I then came back the following fall as a repeating freshman, lasted until April and got bounced out again - for the same reason.

I don't spend a lot of time thinking about myself.

I ended up with my life slanted toward television, and I just accept that. I think you play the hand the way it's dealt, that's all.