Peter Falk
Born September 16, 1927 (Age: 98)
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New York City, New York, USA
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).
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).
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Filmography
Next
2007
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as Irv
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Age: 79
Shark Tale
2004
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as Don Feinberg (voice)
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Age: 77
Undisputed
2002
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as Mendy Ripstein
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Age: 74
Corky Romano
2001
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as Francis A. 'Pops' Romano
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Age: 74
Made
2001
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as Max
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Age: 73
Enemies of Laughter
2000
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as Paul's Father
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Age: 73
A Constant Forge
2000
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as Self
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Age: 73
No Image
From Where I Sit
2000
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as Abe
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Age: 72
Roommates
1995
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as Rocky Holzeck
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Age: 67
Out of the Shadows: The Films of John Cassavetes
1993
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as Self
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Age: 66
Faraway, So Close!
1993
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as Peter Falk
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Age: 65
The Player
1992
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as Peter Falk
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Age: 64
No Image
Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret
1990
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as Self
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Age: 62
Motion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders
1990
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as Self
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Age: 62
Cookie
1989
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as Dominick 'Dino' Capisco
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Age: 61
Vibes
1988
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as Harry Buscafusco
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Age: 60
The Princess Bride
1987
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as The Grandfather
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Age: 60
Wings of Desire
1987
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as The Filmstar
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Age: 60
Happy New Year
1987
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as Nick
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Age: 59
No Image
Shoot Don't Shoot
1982
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as host
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Age: 54
The Great Muppet Caper
1981
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as Tramp
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Age: 53
All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman
1979
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as Self
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Age: 52
The In-Laws
1979
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as Vincent J. Ricardo
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Age: 51
Murder by Death
1976
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as Sam Diamond
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Age: 48
A Woman Under the Influence
1974
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as Nick Longhetti
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Age: 47
The Making of 'Husbands'
1971
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as Self
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Age: 43
A Hatful of Rain
1968
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as Polo Pope
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Age: 40
Prescription: Murder
1968
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as Columbo
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Age: 40
The Great Race
1965
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as Max
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Age: 37
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
1963
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as Third Cab Driver
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Age: 36
Pocketful of Miracles
1961
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as Joy Boy
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Age: 34
No Image
The Million Dollar Incident
1961
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as Sammy
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Age: 33
Pretty Boy Floyd
1960
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as Shorty Walters
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Age: 32
The Bloody Brood
1959
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as Nico
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Age: 32