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Peter Falk (I) (1927–2011)
Peter Michael Falk was born on September 16, 1927, in New York City, New York. At the age of 3, his right eye was surgically removed due to cancer. He graduated from Ossining High School, where he was president of his class. His early career choices involved becoming a certified public accountant, and he worked as an efficiency expert for the ...
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Actor (112 credits)
Actor (112 credits)
1971-2003
Columbo
(TV Series)
Columbo
Columbo
- Columbo Likes the Nightlife
(2003)
... Columbo
- Murder with Too Many Notes
(2000)
... Columbo
- Ashes to Ashes
(1998)
... Columbo
- A Trace of Murder
(1997)
... Columbo
- Strange Bedfellows
(1995)
... Columbo
1969
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
(TV Series)
Guest Performer
Guest Performer
- Episode #2.21
(1969)
... Guest Performer (uncredited)
- Episode #2.14
(1969)
... Guest Performer
1967
The Red Skelton Hour
(TV Series)
Colonel Hush-Hush
Colonel Hush-Hush
- In One Head and Out the Other
(1967)
... Colonel Hush-Hush
1963-1966
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
(TV Series)
Mike Galway / Bara / Bert Graumann
Mike Galway / Bara / Bert Graumann
- Dear Deductible
(1966)
... Mike Galway
- Perilous Times
(1965)
... Bara
- Four Kings
(1963)
... Bert Graumann
1965-1966
The Trials of O'Brien
(TV Series)
Daniel O'Brien
Daniel O'Brien
- The Only Game in Town
(1966)
... Daniel O'Brien
- The Greatest Game: Part 2
(1966)
... Daniel O'Brien
- The Greatest Game: Part 1
(1966)
... Daniel O'Brien
- The Partridge Papers
(1966)
... Daniel O'Brien
- The Blue Steel Suite
(1966)
... Daniel O'Brien
1964
Ben Casey
(TV Series)
Dr. Jimmy Reynolds
Dr. Jimmy Reynolds
- Courage at 3:00 A.M.
(1964)
- For Jimmy, the Best of Everything
(1964)
... Dr. Jimmy Reynolds
1962-1964
The DuPont Show of the Week
(TV Series)
Danilo Diaz / Collucci
Danilo Diaz / Collucci
- Ambassador at Large
(1964)
... Danilo Diaz
- A Sound of Hunting
(1962)
... Collucci
1963
Dr. Kildare
(TV Series)
Dr. Matt Gunderson
Dr. Matt Gunderson
- The Balance and the Crucible
(1963)
... Dr. Matt Gunderson
1962-1963
The Dick Powell Theatre
(TV Series)
Martin / Dr. Alan Keegan / Aristede Fresco
Martin / Dr. Alan Keegan / Aristede Fresco
- The Rage of Silence
(1963)
... Martin
- The Doomsday Boys
(1962)
... Dr. Alan Keegan
- Price of Tomatoes
(1962)
... Aristede Fresco
1958-1962
Naked City
(TV Series)
Frankie O'Hearn / Lee Staunton / Gimpy / ...
Frankie O'Hearn / Lee Staunton / Gimpy / ...
- Lament for a Dead Indian
(1962)
... Frankie O'Hearn
- A Very Cautious Boy
(1961)
... Lee Staunton
- A Death of Princes
(1960)
... Gimpy (uncredited)
- Lady Bug, Lady Bug
(1958)
... Extortionist
1960-1961
The Untouchables
(TV Series)
Nate Selko / Duke Mullen
Nate Selko / Duke Mullen
- The Troubleshooter
(1961)
... Nate Selko
- The Underworld Bank
(1960)
... Duke Mullen
1961
Target: The Corruptors
(TV Series)
Nick Long
Nick Long
- The Corruptors
(1961)
... Nick Long (as Peter M. Falk)
1961
The Aquanauts
(TV Series)
Angel / Jeremiah Wilson
Angel / Jeremiah Wilson
- The Double Adventure
(1961)
... Angel
- The Jeremiah Adventure
(1961)
... Jeremiah Wilson
1960
Have Gun - Will Travel
(TV Series)
Waller - Gambler
Waller - Gambler
- The Poker Fiend
(1960)
... Waller - Gambler
1959-1960
Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Mestizo
Mestizo
- The Emperor's Clothes
(1960)
- The Power and the Glory
(1959)
... Mestizo
1959
Omnibus
(TV Series)
Charlie (segment)
Charlie (segment)
- The Strange Ordeal of the Normandier
(1959)
... Charlie (segment)
1957-1958
Kraft Theatre
(TV Series)
Izzy / Radar Operator
Izzy / Radar Operator
- Night Cry
(1958)
... Izzy (as Peter Faulk)
- Collision
(1957)
... Radar Operator
1957
Studio One in Hollywood
(TV Series)
Jack / Carmen's Assistant
Jack / Carmen's Assistant
- Rudy
(1957)
... Jack
- The Mother Bit
(1957)
... Carmen's Assistant
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Producer (1 credit)
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Soundtrack (5 credits)
Soundtrack (5 credits)
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Director (1 credit)
Director (1 credit)
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Art department (2 credits)
Art department (2 credits)
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Writer (1 credit)
Writer (1 credit)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Thanks (3 credits)
Thanks (3 credits)
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Self (127 credits)
Self (127 credits)
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Archive footage (26 credits)
Archive footage (26 credits)
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He acted in an off-Broadway theatre production of Molière's play, "Don Juan". See more »Official Sites:
Official SiteAlternate Names:
Peter M. Falk | Peter FaulkHeight:
5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Personal Quote:
I signed up to go to Israel to fight in the war with Egypt. I wasn't passionate about Israel. I wasn't passionate about Egypt. I just wanted more excitement. Joining the Israeli Army was illegal for American citizens, but I found out you could sign up at the Hotel Roosevelt in Manhattan. I did get assigned a ship and a departure date. However, the war was over in the blink of an eye - eight days ... See more »Trivia:
Lt. Columbo's first name is explicitly and even doggedly never revealed in the series (i.e. "What's your first name? Lieutenant...") However, with modern freeze-frame capabilities, when Columbo flashes his badge in the episode "Dead Weight", the name "Frank" can clearly be seen on his ID. See more »Trademark:
As Columbo: The raincoat, the cigar, the slouch, the false exit followed by the catchphrase, "One more thing..." See more »Star Sign:
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