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George Savalas (1924–1985)

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Greek-American actor George Savalas is best remembered for co-starring with his brother, Telly Savalas, on the popular television detective show Kojak between 1973 and 1978. George played Detective Stavros to Telly's Kojak and was billed as Demosthenes in the end credits to avoid confusion with the elder Savalas... See full bio »

Born:

George Demosthenes Savalas
in Bronx, New York, USA

Died:

(age 60) in Westwood, California, USA
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1985 Alice in Wonderland (TV movie)
The Courtier
 
1985 Kojak: The Belarus File (TV movie)
Stavros
 
1982 Fake-Out
The Pit Boss
 
1973-1978 Kojak (TV series)
Det. Stavros / Sgt. Stavros / Det. Stravros / …
– In Full Command (1978) … Det. Stavros
– 60 Miles to Hell (1978) … Det. Stavros
– Photo Must Credit Joe Paxton (1978) … Det. Stavros
– May the Horse Be with You (1978) … Det. Stavros
– The Halls of Terror (1978) … Det. Stavros
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1976 Whodunnit? (TV series)
Panellist
– Dead Grass (1976) … Panellist
 
1976 Kravges ston anemo
 
1975 Kolchak: The Night Stalker (TV series)
Kaz
– The Youth Killer (1975) … Kaz (as Demosthenes)
 
1971 All in the Family (TV series)
Joe
– Success Story (1971) … Joe
 
1970 The Family
Shapiro
 
1970 Kelly's Heroes
1st Sgt. Mulligan
 
1969 A Dream of Kings
Apollo
 
1968 Mannix (TV series)
Sergeant
– End of the Rainbow (1968) … Sergeant
 
1968 Rosemary's Baby
Workman (uncredited)
 
1967 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (TV series)
Greek Merchant
– The Test Tube Killer Affair (1967) … Greek Merchant
 
1966 Daniel Boone (TV series)
The Warden
– The Accused (1966) … The Warden
 
1966 The Fugitive (TV series)
Prisoner
– Stroke of Genius (1966) … Prisoner
 
1965 The Slender Thread
Pool Player
 
1965 Dr. Kildare (TV series)
Aristos
– With Hellfire and Thunder (1965) … Aristos
 
1965 Genghis Khan
Toktoa
 
1964 The Rogues (TV series)
Lobo
– Viva Diaz! (1964) … Lobo
 
1964 Combat! (TV series)
Cooper
– Counter-Punch (1964) … Cooper
 
1963 The Virginian (TV series)
Turnkey
– Ride a Dark Trail (1963) … Turnkey
 
1963 The Dakotas (TV series)
Pope, the Bartender
– A Nice Girl from Goliath (1963) … Pope, the Bartender
 
1962 G.E. True (TV series)
Lukas - Grocer
– V-Victor 5 (1962) … Lukas - Grocer
 
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Kojak (TV series) (production assistant - 28 episodes, 1974-1975) (production associate - 19 episodes, 1973-1974)
– I Want to Report a Dream (1975) (production assistant)
– The Trade-Off (1975) (production assistant)
– Two-Four-Six for Two Hundred (1975) (production assistant)
– Unwanted Partners (1975) (production assistant)
– The Goodluck Bomber (1975) (production assistant)
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1975 Kojak (TV series)
– Night of the Piraeus (1975) (performer: "After Now" / as Demosthenes)
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
1987 Kojak: The Price of Justice (TV movie) (in memory of)
 
1978 Flying High (TV series) (special thanks - 1 episode)
– Beautiful People (1978) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (3 titles)
1979 Alice (TV series)
Himself
– Has Anyone Here Seen Telly? (1979) … Himself
 
1977 The Alan Hamel Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 October 1977 (1977) … Himself
– Episode dated 26 September 1977 (1977) … Himself
 
1975 The 1st Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite Dramatic Television Program
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
1969 Backtrack!
Turnkey
 

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Personal Details

Official Sites:

Savalas.TV - the official Savalas family site | See more »

Alternate Names:

Demosthenes | Demosthenes Savalas

Height:

6' (1.83 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

Died the same day as Rock Hudson. Hudson and his older brother, Telly Savalas appeared in Pretty Maids All in a Row. See more »

Nickname:

Georgie See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius