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, known for roles in “The Twilight Zone” and “The Rainmaker,” died Monday. He was 96. The actor died in Studio City, California, on Nov. 25, per his obituary. His partner, Craig Curtis, announced the death to Variety.

Golden Globe-winner Earl Holliman, star of the very first episode of The Twilight Zone, has died at the age of 96.

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.

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.

Reports have been circulating about the death of actor Earl Holliman, and his fans want to know whether that is true. Holliman was active on stage and in films and television for nearly five decades.