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Peter Falk

American actor (1927–2011)

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Peter Falk was an American actor best known for playing the rumpled detective Lieutenant Columbo in the long-running television series "Columbo." His distinctive appearance, including a glass eye, and his masterful portrayal of the seemingly bumbling but brilliantly clever character made him one of the most iconic and beloved figures in television history.

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Born: 1927-09-16
Died: 2011-06-23
Works: 13

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Acting · New York City, New York, USA

Peter Michael Falk (September 16, 1927 – June 23, 2011) was an American actor. He is best known for his role as Lieutenant Columbo on the NBC/ABC series Columbo (1968–1978, 1989–2003), for which he won four Primetime Emmy Awards (1972, 1975, 1976, 1990) and a Golden Globe Award (1973). In 1996, TV Guide ranked Falk No. 21 on its 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time list. He received a posthumous star…

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My Darling Vivian — Self (archive footage)2020
Peter Falk versus Columbo — Self (archive footage)2019
Basketball: A Love Story — Self (archive footage)2018
Arthur Miller: Writer — Self (archive footage)2017
Lost Case — Columbo (archive footage)2014

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He first starred as Columbo in two 2-hour "World Premiere" TV pilots; the first with Gene Barry in 1968 and the second with Lee Grant in 1971. The show then aired as part of The NBC Mystery Movie series from 1971 to 1978, and again on ABC from 1989 to 2003.