Zimbalist

Zimbalist, also ''Tsimbalist'' is a Slavic-language surname used by the Jews that means "one who plays the cimbalom (traditional string instrument of Central and East Europe)". Notable people with the surname include

* Al Zimbalist (1910–1975), producer of low-budget films such as ''Cat Women of the Moon'', ''Watusi,'' and ''Baby Face Nelson'' * Andrew Zimbalist (born 1947), American economist, father of Jeff and Michael * Efrem Zimbalist (1889–1985), Russian violinist, father of Efrem Jr. * Efrem Zimbalist Jr. (1918–2014), American actor, son of Efrem and father of Stephanie * Jeffrey "Jeff" (Leib Nettler) Zimbalist (born 1978), American documentary filmmaker, son of Andrew * Michael Zimbalist (born 1980), American filmmaker, son of Andrew * Mary Louise Curtis Bok Zimbalist (1876–1970), founder of the Curtis Institute of Music, married to Efrem * Michelle Zimbalist Rosaldo (1944–1981), American anthropologist * Sam Zimbalist (1901–1958), American Oscar-winning film producer * Stephanie Zimbalist (born 1956), American actress, daughter of Efrem Jr. *Ofra Zimbalista (1939–2014), Israeli sculptor * (born 1966), Israeli musician and conductor Provided by Wikipedia