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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 ... See full bio »

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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 20 wins & 24 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

Columbo
Columbo Columbo
(1971-2003)
The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride The Grandfather / Narrator
(1987)
A Woman Under the Influence
(1974)
Wings of Desire
Wings of Desire Peter Falk
(1987)

Filmography

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 2007 Next
Irv
 2005 The Thing About My Folks
Sam Kleinman
 2005 Checking Out
Morris Applebaum
 2004 When Angels Come to Town (TV Movie)
Max
 2004 Shark Tale
Don Feinberg (voice)
 2003 Finding John Christmas (TV Movie)
Max
 2003 Wilder Days (TV Movie)
James 'Pop Up' Morse
 2002 Three Days of Rain
Waldo
 2001 The Lost World (TV Movie)
Reverend Theo Kerr
 2001 A Town Without Christmas (TV Movie)
Max
 2001 Corky Romano
Francis A. Romano
 2001 Made
Max
 2001 Hubert's Brain (Short)
Bailey (voice)
 2000 From Where I Sit (TV Movie)
Abe
 2000 Enemies of Laughter
Paul's Father
 2000 Lakeboat
The Pierman
 2000 A Storm in Summer (TV Movie)
Abel Shaddick
 1998 Vig (TV Movie)
Vinnie
 1997 Pronto (TV Movie)
Harry Arno (Henri Arnaud)
 1996 The Sunshine Boys (TV Movie)
Willie Clark
 1995 Cops n Roberts
Salvatore Santini
 1990 Tune in Tomorrow...
Pedro Carmichael
 1990 In the Spirit
Roger Flan
 1988 Vibes
Harry Buscafusco
 1987 Happy New Year
Nick
 1986 Big Trouble
Steve Rickey
 1981 ...All the Marbles
Harry Sears
 1981 The Great Muppet Caper
Tramp (uncredited)
 1977 Opening Night
Peter Falk (uncredited)
 1976 Mikey and Nicky
Mikey
 1976 Griffin and Phoenix (TV Movie)
Geoffrey Griffin
 1974 A Woman Under the Influence
Nick Longhetti
 1971 A Step Out of Line (TV Movie)
Harry Connors
 1971 The Name of the Game (TV Series)
Lewis Corbett
- A Sister from Napoli (1971) ... Lewis Corbett
 1970 Rosolino Paternò, soldato...
Peter Pawney
 1969 Castle Keep
Sgt. Rossi
 1969 Machine Gun McCain
Charlie Adamo
 1968 Anzio
Cpl. Jack Rabinoff
 1968 A Hatful of Rain (TV Movie)
Polo Pope
 1968 Prescription: Murder (TV Movie)
Lt. Columbo
 1967 Too Many Thieves
Danny
 1967 Luv
Milt Manville
 1967 The Red Skelton Hour (TV Series)
Colonel Hush-Hush
- In One Head and Out the Other (1967) ... Colonel Hush-Hush
 1966 Penelope
Lt. Bixbee
 1963-1966 Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (TV Series)
Mike Galway / Bara / Bert Graumann
- Dear Deductible (1966) ... Mike Galway
- Perilous Times (1965) ... Bara
- Four Kings (1963) ... Bert Graumann
 1966 Brigadoon (TV Movie)
Jeff Douglas
 1965 The Great Race
Maximilian Meen
 1964 Attack and Retreat
Medic Captain
 1964 Ambassador at Large (TV Movie)
 1962-1964 The DuPont Show of the Week (TV Series)
Danilo Diaz / Collucci
- Ambassador at Large (1964) ... Danilo Diaz
- A Sound of Hunting (1962) ... Collucci
 1964 Jackie Gleason: American Scene Magazine (TV Series)
Cameo
- Episode #2.14 (1964) ... Cameo
 1963 Wagon Train (TV Series)
Gus Morgan
- The Gus Morgan Story (1963) ... Gus Morgan
 1963 Dr. Kildare (TV Series)
Dr. Matt Gunderson
- The Balance and the Crucible (1963) ... Dr. Matt Gunderson
 1963 The Balcony
Police Chief
 1962-1963 The Dick Powell Theatre (TV Series)
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
 1962 The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (TV Series)
Robert Evans
- Bonfire (1962) ... Robert Evans
 1962 Here's Edie (TV Series)
Cabbie
- Episode #1.1 (1962) ... Cabbie
 1962 Pressure Point
Young Psychiatrist
 1958-1962 Naked City (TV Series)
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
 1962 87th Precinct (TV Series)
Greg Brovane
- The Pigeon (1962) ... Greg Brovane
 1962 The New Breed (TV Series)
Lopez
 1961 Pocketful of Miracles
Joy Boy
 1961 The Twilight Zone (TV Series)
Ramos Clemente
- The Mirror (1961) ... Ramos Clemente
 1960-1961 The Untouchables (TV Series)
Nate Selko / Duke Mullen
- The Troubleshooter (1961) ... Nate Selko
- The Underworld Bank (1960) ... Duke Mullen
 1961 Target: The Corruptors (TV Series)
Nick Longo
- The Million Dollar Dump (1961) ... Nick Longo
 1961 The Barbara Stanwyck Show (TV Series)
Joe
- The Assassin (1961) ... Joe
 1961 Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series)
Meyer Fine
- Gratitude (1961) ... Meyer Fine
 1961 The Million Dollar Incident (TV Movie)
Sammy
 1961 Cry Vengeance! (TV Movie)
Priest
 1961 The Aquanauts (TV Series)
Angel / Jeremiah Wilson
- The Double Adventure (1961) ... Angel
- The Jeremiah Adventure (1961) ... Jeremiah Wilson
 1961 The Law and Mr. Jones (TV Series)
Carbell Carney
- Cold Turkey (1961) ... Carbell Carney
 1960 The Witness (TV Series)
Abe Reles
- Kid Twist (1960) ... Abe Reles
 1960 Have Gun - Will Travel (TV Series)
Waller
- The Poker Fiend (1960) ... Waller
 1960 The Islanders (TV Series)
Hooker
- Hostage Island (1960) ... Hooker
 1960 Murder, Inc.
Abe Reles
 1959-1960 Play of the Week (TV Series)
Mestizo
 1960 Pretty Boy Floyd
Shorty Walters
 1959 Brenner (TV Series)
Fred Gaines
- Blind Spot (1959) ... Fred Gaines
 1959 Deadline (TV Series)
Box
- The Human Storm (1959) ... Box
 1959 New York Confidential (TV Series)
Pete
- The Girl from Nowhere (1959) ... Pete
 1957-1958 Kraft Theatre (TV Series)
Izzy / Radar Operator
- Night Cry (1958) ... Izzy (as Peter Faulk)
- Collision (1957) ... Radar Operator
 1958 Decoy (TV Series)
Fred Dana
- The Come Back (1958) ... Fred Dana
 1958 Armstrong Circle Theatre (TV Series)
Petar Porovic
- The New Class (1958) ... Petar Porovic
 1957 Studio One in Hollywood (TV Series)
Jack / Carmen's Assistant
- Rudy (1957) ... Jack
- The Mother Bit (1957) ... Carmen's Assistant
 1957 Camera Three (TV Series)
Stendhal
- Stendhal (1957) ... Stendhal
 1957 Robert Montgomery Presents (TV Series)
- Return Visit (1957)
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Other Works:

Feature Audio Commentary for The In-Laws (1979) with Arthur Hiller, Andrew Bergman and Alan Arkin. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography | 7 Articles | 6 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

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Alternate Names:

Peter Faulk

Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Personal Quote:

Being chased by Columbo is like being nibbled to death by a duck. See more »

Trivia:

Had a hip replacement. See more »

Trademark:

Thick eyebrows See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo

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