George Maharis, star of TV’s ‘Route 66’ in the 1960s, passed away at 94 due to hepatitis.
About Maharis: George Maharis was a stage-trained actor best known for his role as Buz Murdock on the hit television series “Route 66.”
* Maharis was born in Hell’s Kitchen, New York, and was one of seven children of Greek immigrant parents.
* He initially wanted to be a singer, but damaged his vocal cords and decided to pursue acting instead.
The Route 66 Legacy: The TV series “Route 66” followed Maharis’ character and his co-star Martin Milner as they traveled the famous highway, encountering new adventures in different cities.
* The show was filmed on location in various towns and cities.
* Guest stars on the show included future stars like Robert Redford, James Caan, and Robert Duvall.
Career After “Route 66”: After leaving the series, Maharis appeared in various films and TV shows, including “The Most Deadly Game,” “Fantasy Island,” and “Murder, She Wrote.”
* Although he never achieved the same level of fame as he did with “Route 66,” Maharis’ name was mentioned in Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film ~~”Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”~~
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