George maharis biography appearances
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George maharis biography appearances
George Maharis
American actor (1928–2023)
George Maharis | |
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Maharis in a 1962 publicity photo | |
| Born | (1928-09-01)September 1, 1928 Astoria, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 24, 2023(2023-05-24) (aged 94) Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1953–1993 |
George Maharis (September 1, 1928 – May 24, 2023) was an American actor, singer, and visual artist who portrayed Buz Murdock in the first three seasons of the TV series Route 66.
Maharis also recorded several pop music albums at the height of his fame, and later starred in the TV series The Most Deadly Game.
Early life and education
Maharis was born in Astoria, Queens, the third of six children born to Vasidos (later William) Mahairas and Demetra Stranis, both immigrants from Greece.[1][2] He was raised in Hell's Kitchen.[2] His brother Robert was a production assistant on Route 66[1] and became a film location manager.[3]