Earl Holliman had an extensive acting career that included appearing in the very first episode of "The Twilight Zone."

He starred on the first 'Twilight Zone' and appeared on the big screen in 'The Rainmaker,' 'Giant' and 'The Sons of Katie Elder.'

A prolific screen and TV actor, Mr. Holliman appeared in Westerns, the 1956 sci-fi classic “Forbidden Planet” and on the 1970s series “Police Woman.”

Earl Holliman, an actor with a half-century of credits including starring in the first 'Twilight Zone' episode and in 'Police Woman,' died Nov. 25 at 96.

Actor and animal rights activist Earl Holliman was known for his roles in ‘The Twilight Zone’ and ‘Police Woman’

While never a big star, he was a recognizable one, with roles in “The Twilight Zone,” “Giant,” “Forbidden Planet” and the 1970s series “Police Woman.”

Twilight Zone actor Earl Holliman has died. The actor, who starred on the series premiere of the fantasy horror anthology back in 1959, passed away on Nov. 25 at his home in Studio City, Los Angeles at 96.

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.

Earl Holliman - who was best known for his roles in various Westerns and films, including "The Twilight Zone," “Police Woman," and “The Rainmaker" - died on Nov. 25 at 96.

Earl Holliman, whose more than 100 film and TV roles included the first episode of The Twilight Zone, has died. He was 96. Holliman's husband, Craig Curtis, said the actor died Monday at his home in Los Angeles,