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George Maharis

Birth Place: Astoria, NY, USA

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BIO

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.

Awards and Nominations


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Theatre World Awards - 1960 - Performance

George Maharis, The Zoo Story

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Shout! Factory Announces Acquisition of TV Classic ROUTE 66

Shout! Factory, a leading multi-platform entertainment company, announced that it has acquired the renowned television classic ROUTE 66 from Roxbury Entertainment. In this landmark deal, Shout! Factory now owns extensive proprietary rights to this beloved television series, including all 116 original episodes, its archived materials, worldwide home entertainment and digital rights, and North American broadcast rights.
New Rep Theatre to Present 'Lieutenant of Inishmore' Starting 10/29

New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, is thrilled to present The Lieutenant of Inishmore.

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What awards has George Maharis been nominated for?

and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Zoo Story.

What awards has George Maharis won?

George Maharis won the Theatre World Award for his performance in The Zoo Story.

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