Telly Savalas

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Born: 1/21/1924 · Garden City, NY

Biography: American actor Telly Savalas was born into a transplanted Greek family in Garden City, New York. After dropping out of Columbia University, Savalas served in World War II, from which he was discharged with a Purple Heart disability. Though not a performer himself, Savalas re …

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Sep

Classic Cameos: The Muppet Movie

4:35 PM Source: Cinematical.com

I think our original idea behind the Classic Cameos series was to pick one memorable …

Sep

Casting director Caro Jones dies

5:55 PM Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Caro Jones, a casting director for television, film and theater for more than four de…

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ActorAll Actor Credits

The Greatest Story Ever Told [Movie] as Pontius Pilate

2008

Johnny Cool [Movie] as Mr. Santangelo

2005

Kelly's Heroes [Movie] as Big Joe

2004

The Young Savages [Movie] as Lt. Richard Gunnison

2003

Lisa and the Devil [Movie] as Leandre

2002

Horror Express [Movie] as Capt. Kazan

2002

DirectorAll Director Credits

Kojak: In Full Command [TV Series]

1978

Kojak: Kiss It All Goodbye [TV Series]

1977

Beyond Reason [Movie]

1977

Kojak: Over the Water [TV Series]

1975

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Year
Result
Award
Movie

1977
Won
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or
Kojak [TV Series]

1976
Won
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or
Kojak [TV Series]

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