Birthday: September 16, 1927 (Virgo)
Born In: Bronx, New York, United States
Birthday: September 16, 1927 (Virgo)
Born In: Bronx, New York, United States
Peter Falk was an American actor and comedian, best known for playing the titular role in the long-running American series ‘Columbo.’ Peter was born into a middle-class Jewish family of New York City. Due to an eye ailment, his right eye was surgically removed. He had to wear an artificial eye for the rest of his life. Growing up as a sports enthusiast, Peter also developed an interest in acting. He began performing in stage plays when he was 12 years old. His first play was ‘The Pirates of Penzance.’ Following his high-school graduation, he joined ‘Hamilton College.’ He then joined the ‘United States Merchant Marine.’ He later began doing theater and earned a name for himself in the New York City theater scene. Peter made his on-screen debut in 1958, with the series ‘Kraft Suspense Theatre.’ He got his breakthrough acting project in 1968, when he was signed to play the lead role of ‘Lt. Columbo’ in the series ‘Columbo.’ The series became a massive success and earned Peter four ‘Primetime Emmy’ awards and one ‘Golden Globe’ award. Following this, he appeared in many successful films, such as ‘The Cheap Detective’ and ‘Wings of Desire.’
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Also Known As: Peter Michael Falk
Died At Age: 83
Spouse/Ex-: Shera Danese (m. 1977), Alyce Mayo (m. 1960–1976)
father: Michael Peter Falk
mother: Madeline
children: Catherine Falk, Jackie Falk
Born Country: United States
Height: 5'6" (168 cm), 5'6" Males
place of death: Beverly Hills, California, United States
Ancestry: Hungarian American, Czech American, Russian American, Polish American
Notable Alumni: Ossining High School, New School
Cause of Death: Pneumonia
Diseases & Disabilities: Alzheimer's
City: Bronx, New York
U.S. State: New Yorkers
education: Syracuse University, Hamilton College, New School, Ossining High School
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Peter Falk Movies
(Romance, Drama)
(Drama)
(Crime, Thriller, Comedy, Mystery)
(Romance, Family, Fantasy, Adventure)
(Adventure, Action, Comedy, Crime)
(Fantasy, Romance, Drama)
(Comedy, Drama)
(Action, Family, Adventure, Musical, Comedy, Romance, Sport, Western)
(Thriller, Crime, Comedy, Action, Adventure)
(Drama, Crime)
Awards
1973 | Best TV Actor - Drama | Columbo (1971) |
1990 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Columbo (1971) |
1976 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Columbo (1971) |
1975 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series | Columbo (1971) |
1972 | Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series | Columbo (1971) |
1962 | Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | The Dick Powell Show (1961) |
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