About Al Markim
Lived 1927 – 2015 (aged 88). Al Markim was an American actor and television actor.
Alfred Markim (born Alfred D. Moskowitz; May 22, 1927 – November 24, 2015) was an American film and television actor, best known for his role as Astro in the 1950s live, sci-fi television series, Tom Corbett, Space Cadet. His lead character, Astro, was an engineer and scientist from Venus on the show. He transitioned to television production during the 1960s and was inducted into the Video Hall of Fame in 1996. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was present at the post-war Nuremberg trials.
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Who was Al Markim?
actor (1927-2015)
When was Al Markim born?
Al Markim was born on 22 May 1927.
When did Al Markim die?
Al Markim died on 24 November 2015.
What was Al Markim's occupation?
Al Markim was an actor and television actor.
What nationality was Al Markim?
Al Markim was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Al Markim. https://biography.guide/al-markim/
MLA: "Al Markim." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/al-markim/.
Chicago: "Al Markim." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/al-markim/.
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