"In Hollywood I'm viewed as a lawyer, judge or doctor, and that's what I've concentrated on."
John Zaremba
(October 22, 1908 - December 15, 1986)
Prior to acting, John Zaremba was a journalist for the Grand Rapids Press and Chicago Tribune newspapers until 1949, when he moved to Hollywood to try to become a full-time actor.
The first three years involved Zaremba making minor uncredited appearances, until in 1953 he was cast in a supporting role in the sci-fi film, The Magnetic Monster. From then on Zaremba, would appear in numerous 1950s sci-fi films, such as the classic Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956), usually playing the role of a scientist working to prevent extraterrestrial threats to humanity.
Throughout his career, Zaremba appeared in many non-sci fi films and TV series such as I Led 3 Lives in which he played an F.B.I. agent; Perry Mason; Ben Casey; Bonanza; Get Smart. and finally as Dr. Harlen Danvers in Dallas.
"Well, I'm afraid it's true. You just can't tell about the future." (Dr. Raymond Swain)
Sci Fi Films
- The Magnetic Monster (1953)
- Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956) as Prof. Kanter
- The Night the World Exploded as Daniel J. Winters (Asst. Secretary of Defense)
- 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957) as Dr. Judson Uhl
Sci Fi Television Series
- Science Fiction Theatre (TV Series), “The Strange Lodger” (1957) as FCC Agent Brummer
- The Twilight Zone, “No Time Like the Past” (1963) as the Horn Player
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, “Time Bomb” (1965) as Admiral Johnson& “Eleven Days to Zero” (1964) as Dr. Selby
- The Time Tunnel (30 episodes) as Dr. Raymond Swain
- The Invaders, original series, “Labyrinth” (1967) & “The Watchers” (1967)
- Land of the Giants, “Deadly Pawn” (1969) as Dr. Lalor
"Anything that creates faith is a miracle"
(Dr. Raymond Swain)
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