Peter Falk
Known For
Acting
Born
1927-09-16 in New York City, New York, USA
Died
2011-06-23
Biography
Peter Michael Falk (September 16, 1927 – June 23, 2011) was an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Lieutenant Columbo in the television series Columbo (1968–1978, 1989–2003), which earned him four Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. Falk was twice nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, for Murder, Inc. (1960) and Pocketful of Miracles (1961). He is also known for his collaborations with filmmaker and actor John Cassavetes in films such as: Husbands (1970), A Woman Under the Influence (1974), Opening Night (1977), Elaine May's Mikey and Nicky (1976) and the Columbo episode: Étude in Black (1972). Falk's other film roles include It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963), The Great Race (1965), Anzio (1968), Murder by Death (1976), The Cheap Detective (1978), The In-Laws (1979), The Princess Bride (1987), Wings of Desire (1987), The Player (1992), and Next (2007).
Most Known For
Columbo
as Columbo
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self - Surprise Appearance
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self - Co-Host
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
The View
as Self
The Twilight Zone
as Ramos Clementine
Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Nominee
Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Presenter
Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Audience Member
Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Nominee / Presenter
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as Robert Evans
The Red Skelton Show
as Colonel Hush-Hush
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
Studio One
as Carmen's Assistant
Studio One
as Jack
Have Gun, Will Travel
as Waller - Gambler