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Stephanie Zimbalist

Laura Holt in Remington Steele

Photos Stephanie Zimbalist Birth name: Stephanie Zimbalist
Birth date: 1956/10/08 (67 years old)
Birth place : New York (USA)
Height: 1.65 m

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Biography for Stephanie Zimbalist

Stephanie Zimbalist was born October 8, 1956, in New York, NY, to actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr., and his second wife, East Coast socialite Stephanie Spaulding. Her paternal grandparents are world-famous violinist Efrem Zimbalist (d. 1985) and opera singer Alma Gluck (d. 1938). Her half-brother, Efrem Zimbalist III, is a publishing company executive. Stephanie was raised on her family's ranch in Encino, CA., but attended Foxcroft High School in Middleburg, VA. During her senior year of high school, she enrolled at the Strasberg Institute in Los Angeles to study acting. At the same time, she studied dance at the Dance Center West in Los Angeles, as well as took voice lessons. She also studied in the Drama Department of Juillard. Stephanie has appeared in nearly 40 films, made-for-TV movies and mini-series, but is probably best known as Private Eye Laura Holt on the popular 1980s detective drama, "Remington Steele" (1982), which co-starred Pierce Brosnan. In the past decade, she has spent most of her professional time in the theater, starring in such productions as "My One and Only," "Stop the World, I Want to Get Off!", "The Baby Dance," "Sylvia" and "The Rainmaker," for which she won a Robby Award for Best Actress in a Drama in February 2001. Stephanie also does an occasional guest appearance on TV.

She is the daughter of the actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr. his paternal grandparents, were world recognized artists, the violinist Efrem Zimalist (died in 1985), and the opera singer Alma Gluck (died in 1938). His half-brother Efrem Zimbalist III is the CEO of a publishing company. Stephanie was raised in the family ranch of Encino, California. She studied at the Foxcroft high school in Middleburg. During her last year of high school, she was selected to study comedy at the Strasberg Institute in Los Angeles. At the same time, she studied dance and song, still at L.A. She appeared in almost 40 TV movies and TV series. She has since been headed more towards the theater.

Stephanie Zimbalist is an American actress known for her role of Laura Holt in the television series Remington Steele. Ziminalist was born on October 8, 1956 in New York, in a family of artists: his father is the actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr. and his mother is actress Loranda Stephanie Spaulding. She grew up in Manhattan and studied the Philips Academy in Andover and the Yale School of Drama.

Ziminalist began her acting career in the theater, where she played in Broadway and the East Côte du United States productions. She also appeared in television series such as The Rockford Files and Fantasy Island. In 1982, she obtained the main role of Laura Holt in the Remington Steele series, who propelled her to the front of the stage and earned her international recognition.

In addition to her acting work, Zimbalist is also an accomplished pianist and has recorded several classical music albums. It is also involved in charitable causes, in particular as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross.

In the 1990s, Zimbalist continued to work in the world of entertainment, appearing in films such as The Undercover Kid and Lady in Waiting. She also played in television series such as The Colbys and Diagnosis: Murder. In 2000, she joined the cast of the series The Mysterious Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, in which she played the role of Mrs. Hudson.

Over his career, Zimalist has received numerous prizes and distinctions, including an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe for his role in Remington Steele. She was also nominated for an Emmy for her performance in The Colbys. Ziminalist is considered one of the most talented actresses of its generation and continues to be active in the entertainment industry.

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Filmography

Title Role
Malpractice (2001) Beth Garrett
Borderline Normal (2000) Vicky Walling
Prophet's Game, The (1999) Francis Aldobrandi
Prison of Secrets (1997) (TV) Lynn Schaffer
Dead Ahead (1996) (TV) Maura Loch
Stop the World, I Want to Get Off (1996) (TV) Evie/Anya/Ara/Ginnie
Whose Daughter Is She? (1995) (TV) Cathy
Great Elephant Escape, The (1995) (TV) Beverly Cunningham
Voices from Within (1994) (TV) Ann Parkhurst
Incident in a Small Town (1994) (TV) Lily
Jericho Fever (1993) (TV) Bonnie Whitney
Sexual Advances (1992) (TV) Paula Pratt
Breaking the Silence (1992) (TV) Janey Kirkland
Story Lady, The (1991) (TV) Julie Pollard
Killing Mind, The (1991) (TV) Isobel Neiman
Caroline? (1990) (TV) Caroline
Personals (1990) (TV) Sarah Martin
Man in the Brown Suit, The (1989) (TV) Anne Beddingfield
Celebration Family (1987) (TV) Janet Marston
Remington Steele: The Steele That Wouldn't Die (1987) (TV) Laura Holt
Love on the Run (1985) (TV) Diana Rockland
Letter to Three Wives, A (1985) (TV) Debra Bishop
Remington Steele (1982) Serie TV Laura Holt
Tomorrow's Child (1982) (TV) Kay Spence
Elvis and the Beauty Queen (1981) (TV) Linda Thompson
Babysitter, The (1980/I) (TV) Joanna Redwine
Awakening, The (1980) Margaret Corbeck
Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story, The (1980) (TV) Anya Andreyev
Best Place to Be, The (1979) (TV) Maryanne Callahan
Triangle Factory Fire Scandal, The (1979) (TV) Connie
Long Journey Back (1978) (TV) Celia Casella
Centennial (1978) (mini) Serie TV Elly Zendt
Magic of Lassie, The (1978) Kelly Mitchell
Forever (1978) (TV) Katherine Danziger
Gathering, The (1977) (TV) Toni Thornton
In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan (1977) (TV) Mary Ellen Quinlan
Yesterday's Child (1977) (TV) Ann Talbot

Trivia

Studied music and acting at Juilliard.

Was originally cast as Anne Lewis in RoboCop, but had to give up part to Nancy Allen when called back to resume filming episodes of Remington Steele (1982) .

Is a vegetarian.

Won the Robby Award for Best Actress in a Drama for her role as Lizzy Curry in "The Rainmaker." The awards, which were presented at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, are given every year to honor distinguished achievement in theater. [February 2001]

Co-starred alongside father Efrem Zimbalist Jr. in The Best Place to Be (1979) (TV), also starring the late Donna Reed.

Her aunt, Marcia Davenport, was the best-selling author of "Valley of Decision" and "East Side, West Side," both of which were made into films. She also wrote the definitive biography of Mozart, which has never been out of print.

Quotes

Si j'ai appris une chose dans la vie, c'est que l'on ne peut jamais revenir en arrière

Family

Daughter of Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Has a half-brother, Efram Zimbalist III, and a sister, Nancy.

Author of the card

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