George Maharis, star of TV’s ‘Route 66’ in the 1960s, has died at 94

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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