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Iconically bald, he often played character roles, sometimes as sadists or psychotics. He became famous in the 1970s when his role as Det. Theo Kojak in the TV movie The Marcus-Nelson Murders (1973) was expanded into the gritty Kojak (1973) TV series (1973-78).
Savalas quickly became in much demand as a guest star on TV shows, appearing in Sunday Showcase, Diagnosis: Unknown, Dow Hour of Great Mysteries (an adaptation of The Cat and the Canary), Naked City (alongside Claude Rains), The Witness (playing Lucky Luciano in one episode and Al Capone in another), The United States Steel Hour, and The Aquanauts.
The Extraordinary (1993–1996) Mystery. The Devil's Pool spells death to male travelers; Telly Savalas talks about his ghostly encounter; a killer whale's revenge on it's trainer; a blind woman with MPD can see in certain personalities; the Freddy Jackson ghost photo from 1919.
Besides all these movies Savalas portrayed Kojak in the following shows: The Marcus-Nelson Murders (1973) (TV pilot) Kojak (1973–78) TV Series; Kojak: The Belarus File (1985) (TV) Kojak: The Price of Justice (1987) (TV) Kojak: Ariana (1989) (TV) Kojak: Fatal Flaw (1989) (TV) Kojak: None So Blind (1990) (TV)
Jan 22, 1994 · Best known for playing the title role in the 1970s crime drama Kojak, Savalas was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Birdman of Alcatraz (1962).
15 titles. Sort by List order. 1. The Greatest Story Ever Told. 1965 4h 20m G. 6.6 (12K) Rate. An all-star, large scale epic movie that chronicles the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Director George Stevens Stars Max von Sydow Dorothy McGuire Charlton Heston. 2. The Dirty Dozen. 1967 2h 30m Approved. 7.7 (80K) Rate. 73 Metascore.
