Birthday: January 21, 1922 (Aquarius)
Born In: Garden City, New York, United States
Birthday: January 21, 1922 (Aquarius)
Born In: Garden City, New York, United States
Telly Savalas was one of Hollywood’s most versatile showmen, widely recognised as the bald-headed cop from ‘Kojak’. His role as ‘Theo Kojak’, the lollipop sucking cop who used the trademark line ‘Who loves Ya, baby?’ in ‘Kojak’, is regarded as one of the best performances of his career. Some of his other renowned films include, ‘The Greatest Story Ever Told’, ‘Birdman of Alcatraz’, ‘On Her Majesty's Secret Service’, ‘The Scalphunters’, ‘Kelly Heros’, ‘Beyond the Poseidon Adventure’ and ‘Cannonba ll Run II’. His famous bald look and piercing eyes often landed him villainous roles including the treacherous, merciless villain ‘Ernst Stavro Blofeld’ in the James Bond film, ‘On Her Majesty's Secret Service’. He soon became known for the atrocious, sadistic and psychotic roles he played on screen. This Golden Globe Award-winning actor had a very humble beginning, as his family struggled to make ends meet. Along with his brother, he did a number of odd jobs to support the family and also served in the United States Army for a while. He was awarded the prestigious ‘Purple Heart’ medal for his military services and has been the recipient of a number of other accolades related to acting.
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Also Known As: Aristoteles Savalas
Died At Age: 72
Spouse/Ex-: Julie Hovland, Katherine Nicolaides, Marilyn Gardner
father: Nick Savalas
mother: Christina
siblings: George Savalas, Gus Savalas, Teddy Savalas
children: Ariana Savalas, Candace Savalas, Christian Savalas, Christina Savalas, Nick Savalas, Penélope Savalas
Born Country: United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm), 5'10" Males
Died on: January 22, 1994
place of death: California, United States
Cause of Death: Bladder Cancer
Ancestry: Greek American
Notable Alumni: Sewanhaka High School, Columbia University School Of General Studies
Diseases & Disabilities: Prostate Cancer
U.S. State: New Yorkers
education: Columbia University School Of General Studies, Sewanhaka High School
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Telly Savalas Movies
(Thriller, Comedy, Action, Adventure, War)
(Drama, Thriller)
(Drama, Biography, Crime)
(Comedy, Adventure, War)
(Musical, Family, Comedy, Adventure)
(Drama)
(Action, Thriller, Adventure)
(Thriller, Action)
(Action, Adventure, Romance, Western)
(Crime, Action, Drama, Thriller)
Awards
1976 | Best Actor in a Television Series - Drama | Kojak (1973) |
1975 | Best TV Actor - Drama | Kojak (1973) |
1974 | Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Kojak (1973) |
1976 | Favorite Male TV Performer | Winner |
1975 | Favorite Male TV Performer | Winner |
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