Earl Holliman, whose acting career included a Golden Globe-winning role in The Rainmaker on the big screen and the TV crime drama Police Woman opposite Angie Dickinson, died Monday afternoon at his home in Studio City, California. He was 96 years old.

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.

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

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.”

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

Earl Holliman, the Golden Globe-winning star of "The Rainmaker," has died at the age of 96, according to media reports

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.

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 - 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.