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    Telly Savalas

    American film and television actor and singer

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  1. Savalas had a minor physical handicap in that his left index finger was deformed. [64] This deformed digit was often indicated on screen; the Kojak episode "Conspiracy of Fear" in which a close-up of Savalas holding his chin in his hand clearly shows the permanently bent finger.

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  3. Sep 13, 2023 · Telly Savalas, the actor who played Kojak, was missing a finger on his left hand. The story behind his missing finger is shrouded in mystery, with several theories and rumors, but no concrete evidence.

  4. How did Telly Savalas lose his finger? Was it a grenade explosion, a rat bite, or something else? Explore the speculations, the evidence and the impact of his deformed finger on his career and personality.

    • Bob Ross. Television’s best-known art instructor hosted The Joy of Painting on PBS from 1983 to 1994. His painter’s palette obscured a lesser-known fact: He was down one digit.
    • James Doohan. Best known as Montgomery “Scotty” Scott on Star Trek (1966-1969) and its numerous big-screen outings, Doohan went to some lengths to obscure a missing finger from being picked up by film cameras.
    • Telly Savalas. Savalas was a ‘70s icon thanks to the cop show Kojak and the character’s omnipresent lollipop. The actor was actually missing a portion of his left index finger, which some fans might not have known or easily spotted if they watched the series or saw Savalas in films.
    • Matthew Perry. Perry, who starred as Chandler Bing on the NBC sitcom Friends for 10 seasons, is missing part of his right middle finger. According to Esquire, the actor lost it after his finger was inadvertently slammed in a car door when he was a child.
  5. Dec 10, 2023 · Telly Savalas, the actor who played Kojak, lost the tip of his left index finger as a child. Learn how this accident affected his acting and became a subtle trademark of his tough characters.

  6. Telly Savalas had a minor physical handicap in that his left index finger was deformed. This deformed digit can be seen in this clip from "Be Careful What You Pray For", Season 3, Episode 5....

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  7. Jul 9, 2012 · This web page lists celebrities who have lost or damaged fingers in various accidents or incidents. It does not mention Telly Savalas, the actor who played Kojak, who had a missing finger.

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