Martin Milner's less-is-more style drove 'Route 66,' 'Adam-12'

Martin Milner, the actor known for his roles on the TV series “Route 66” and “Adam-12,” passed away Sunday. He was 83. Milner was born in Detroit in 1931, but moved with his family to Los Angeles, where he quickly took up acting. His first part was the

Actor Martin Milner worked a lot, but he is remembered most for two strong television roles he debuted in the 1960s: as the Corvette-driving Tod Stiles in "Route 66" and as the LAPD squad car-driving Pete Malloy in "Adam-12.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Martin Milner, whose wholesome good looks helped make him the star of two hugely popular 1960s TV series, "Route 66" and "Adam-12," has died. He was 83. "Adam-12" co-star Kent McCord, who spoke to Milner's 

Variety is reporting that Martin Milner died Sunday night at the age of 83, several years after he suffered a stroke. His was an estimable career that spanned 50 years and included Alexander Mackendrick's 1957 immortal 

Martin Milner, who starred in the hit 1960s shows Route 66 and Adam-12, died on Sunday at age 83. Milner's death was confirmed by the Los Angeles Police Department, which posted a tribute to late star on the Instagram