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Telly Savalas (1922–1994)Son of Greek immigrants. Soldier during World War II. Studied psychology. Worked as journalist for ABC News. The bald-headed actor played character roles, often as sadistic or psychotic types. He became a TV favorite in the 1970s when his role as Det. Theo Kojak in the TV movie The Marcus-Nelson Murders was expanded into the gritty Kojak TV series, lasting from 1973-78. See full bio » Died:(age 72) in Universal City, California, USA |
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1992-1993
The Commish
(TV series)
Tommy Collette / Tommy Colette
Tommy Collette / Tommy Colette
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Out of Business
(1993)
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Tommy Collette
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Family Business
(1993)
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Tommy Collette
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The Frame
(1992)
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Tommy Colette
1991-1993
Ein Schloß am Wörthersee
(TV series)
Teddy
Teddy
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Teddy räumt auf
(1993)
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Teddy
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Ein Glatzkopf kommt selten allein
(1991)
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Teddy
,4,136,19,200,arialbd,7,255,255,255,1_ZAon IMDb,5,1,14,200,verdenab,7,255,255,255,1_ZA47:47,164,1,14,40,verdenab,7,255,255,255,1_.jpg "The Commish: Season 2: Episode 11 -- A notorious New York rackateer relocates to Eastbridge during the holiday season. Tony, who is all for peace on earth, now has to be more immediately concerned with peace on his own turf, especially after the incidence of crime.")
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