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.

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

Earl Holliman, the Golden Globe-winning star of "The Rainmaker," has died at the age of 96, according to media reports. Holliman starred in the 1956 adaptation of the N. Richard Nash play about a spinsterish woman named Lizzie Curry,

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.

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, 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,