Stephanie Zimbalist

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Stephanie Zimbalist (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Name: Stephanie Zimbalist.
Born: October 8, 1956.
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA (specifically Manhattan).
Raised: Los Angeles (San Fernando Valley).
Profession: American actress.
Known for/Credits: 63 known credits.
Notable Role: Laura Holt in the NBC detective series Remington Steele.
Early Life/Background: Grew up swimming, riding, playing tennis, dancing, diving, clowning around, doing chores, and living as a tomboy in the San Fernando Valley. Started as a very young amateur theatrical entrant. Comes from a family of actors; grandfather was a renowned violinist, teacher, and co-founder (text cuts off).
Drafting Paragraph 1: Identity and Background
Stephanie Zimbalist is an American actress born on October 8, 1956, in Manhattan, New York City. She was raised in Los Angeles within the San Fernando Valley. During her upbringing, she participated in various activities including swimming, riding, playing tennis, dancing, and diving. Zimbalist comes from a family of actors, and her grandfather was a renowned violinist, teacher, and co-founder. Her early involvement in performance began as a very young amateur theatrical entrant.
Drafting Paragraph 2: Career Highlights
With 63 known credits, Zimbalist is recognized for her work in acting. She is best known for her role as Laura Holt in the NBC detective series Remington Steele. Her professional background includes work as an actress, and her biography notes connections to audiobooks and documentaries.
Word Count Check:
Para 1: ~75 words.
Para 2: ~45 words.
Total: ~120 words.
Problem: The requirement is 180-260 words. I need to expand using only the provided facts without inventing anything.
Expanding Paragraph 1:
Stephanie Zimbalist is an American actress born on October 8, 1956, in Manhattan, New York City. She was raised in Los Angeles, specifically in the San Fernando Valley, where she lived the life of a tomboy. Her childhood activities included swimming, riding, playing tennis, dancing, diving, and clowning around, as well as doing chores. Zimbalist comes from a family of actors, and her grandfather was a renowned violinist, teacher, and co-founder. Her entry into performance began as a very young amateur theatrical entrant.
Expanding Paragraph 2:
In her professional career, Zimbalist has accumulated 63 known credits. She is best known for her role as Laura Holt in the NBC detective series Remington Steele. Her career and biography are also associated with work involving audiobooks and documentaries. As an actress, she has established a presence in the industry through her various roles and credits.
Word Count Check 2:
Para 1: ~105 words.
Para 2: ~60 words.
Total: ~165 words. Still too short. I need to reach at least 180.
Refining and stretching (carefully):
Stephanie Zimbalist is an American actress born on October 8, 1956, in Manhattan, New