Al Zimbalist

Al Zimbalist
On the set of Drums of Africa, 1963
Born
Alfred Zimbalist

March 3, 1910
Kiev, Russia
DiedAugust 28, 1975 (age 65)
Los Angeles
Occupationproducer
Years active1951–1965
SpouseBernice Higgen
ChildrenDonald Zimbalist

Alfred N. Zimbalist (March 3, 1910, Kiev, Ukraine – 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.

Al Zimbalist was primarily known for B movies, science fiction, crime and horror.[1] Al Zimbalist's son, Donald R. Zimbalist (Feb 17, 1936 – Oct 6, 2004), was a frequent collaborator.

  1. ^ Tom Weaver, John Brunas, Michael Brunas. Interviews with B science fiction and horror movie makers. McFarland 2006 p63