John Zaremba | |
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Zaremba in an episode ofOne Step Beyond (1959) | |
| Born | (1908-10-22)October 22, 1908 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 15, 1986(1986-12-15) (aged 78) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1950–1986 |
| Spouse | Eleanor Zaremba |
| Children | 3 |
John Zaremba (October 22, 1908 – December 15, 1986) was an American actor most noted for supporting roles on science fiction films and television series.[1]
TheChicago-born Zaremba was a journalist for theGrand Rapids Press andChicago Tribune newspapers until 1949, when he moved toHollywood and became an actor. In 1962, he appeared as "Stone" onThe Virginian in the episode, "It tolls for Thee". He appeared in seven episodes ofAlfred Hitchcock Presents and four episodes ofThe Alfred Hitchcock Hour.
His regular roles included Dr. Harold Jansen inBen Casey (1961–1966), Dr. Raymond Swain inThe Time Tunnel (1966–1967), and a judge inOwen Marshall: Counselor at Law (1971–1974).[2] While first appearing as a Captain Martin in a 1963 episode ("A Letter for Fuji") ofMcHale's Navy, he would make four more recurring appearances in subsequent episodes in 1964 and 1965, all as Admiral Hardesty.
Zaremba was the television spokesman forHills Brothers Coffee in the 1970s and early 1980s, playing a fictional coffee bean buyer, traveling the world in search of the best quality coffee beans.[3]
Zaremba appeared in 139 films and television shows.
Film
Television