1976
Aristotelis "Telly" Savalas (January 21, 1922 – January 22, 1994) was an American actor. Noted for his bald head and deep, resonant voice, he is perhaps best known for portraying Lt. Theo Kojak on the crime drama series Kojak (1973–1978) and James Bond archvillain Ernst Stavro Blofeld in the film On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969).
- World War II
- 4th Medical Training Regiment
- Corporal
- 1941-1943
Telly Savalas. Actor: Kojak. Of Greek descent on both sides, the son of immigrants, Savalas was a soldier during World War II, although most of his enlistment records were destroyed in a fire at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1973. He later studied psychology at Columbia University under the GI Bill. Iconically bald, he often played character roles, sometimes ...
Telly Savalas (January 21, 1922 – January 22, 1994) was an American actor and singer. He is best known from playing the character Kojak in a television series and many television movies . He was born in Garden City, New York ; his parents were Greek Americans .
YearTítleRole1961Mad Dog CollLt. Darro1961The Young SavagesDetective Lt. Gunderson1962Cape FearPrivate Detective Charles Sievers1962Birdman of AlcatrazFeto Gomez- American
Biography. Telly Savalas was an American actor best known for his role as a tough, New York City detective in the 1970s television series, Kojak. He was born on January 21, 1922 in Garden City, New York as a son of Greek immigrants, Savalas and his brother Gus sold newspapers and shined shoes to help support the family.
Biography. Telly Savalas was an American actor best known for his role as a tough, New York City detective in the 1970s television series, Kojak. He was born on January 21, 1922 in Garden City, New York as a son of Greek immigrants, Savalas and his brother Gus sold newspapers and shined shoes to help support the family.
May 22, 2022 · BECOMING known for his hairless and deep resonated voice, the death of Kojak actor Telly Savalas was met with heartbreak from fans. Having had a career that spanned over four decades, Telly passed ...
