Telly Savalas Lieutenant Theo Kojak in Kojak
Birth name: Aristotelis Savalas Biography for Telly SavalasSon of Greek immigrants. Soldier during World War II. Studied psychology. Worked as journalist for ABC News. The bald-headed actor played character roles, often as sadistic or psychotic types. He became a TV favorite in the 1970s when his role as Det. Theo Kojak in the TV movie The Marcus-Nelson Murders (1973) (TV) was expanded into the gritty "Kojak" (1973) TV series, lasting from 1973-78.
The son of a Greek migrant, Telly Savalas served in the army at the end of the Second World War before studying psychology in New York. He enters the Show Business by the small door, since he is a presenter in the Greek language on American government radio Voice of America. He then became a newspaper producer for the ABC channel and won a Peabody for a documentary on the cogs of the Voice of America radio. Telly Savalas then leaves the world of information and embarks on adult education, until the day a producer offers work. Thanks to his Greco-American accent, he will be entrusted with many roles in European films. In 1965, on the occasion of the filming of "the biggest story ever told", he shaved his skull to interpret Ponce Pilate. Despite the film's failure, he decided to remain bald. This decision will change the course of his career by directing him towards roles of "bad guys". Thanks to the success of Robert Aldrich's film "The Twelve Salopards" (1967), he continued filming in cinema and television. It was during this period that producers Harry Saltzman and Cubby Broccoli offered him to play Ernst Stavro Blofeld in "In the secret service of His Majesty" (1969). The second name with Blofeld Greek consonances and the actor's ease to make an unfriendly imposes it as evidence in the role of the spectrum n ° 1. In 1971, contacted by the screenwriter Abby Man, he turned "the return of Mongo". This telefilm gives birth to a famous series that would impose it as an international superstar: "Kojak".
Telly Savalas was an American actor known for his role in the television series "Kojak". He was born on January 21, 1922 in Garden City, New York, and died on January 22, 1994 in Los Angeles, California.
Savalas began his acting career in the 1950s, playing in films such as "The Young Savages" and "The Greatest Story Every Told". He also played in television series such as "The Greatest Show on Earth" and "The Fugitive".
However, he is best known for his role in the series "Kojak", where he embodied the main character, a New York police detective. The series was broadcast between 1973 and 1978, and was a real success, which allowed Savalas to become a real television star.
In addition to his acting work, Savalas was also a producer and director. He notably produced and produced the "Kojak" series.
Apart from his acting career, Savalas was also known for his distinctive appearance, with his shaved head and his earring. He died in 1994 following prostate cancer. Filmography
TriviaEarly in his career, he played mainly brutish criminals until he changed his image completely in the 1970s when he was cast as the righteous police detective Kojak. He used off-script phrases and mottos in greek during filming. His brother, George Savalas, starred in "Kojak" (1973) with him. Father of Christina Savalas (with Katherine); Candice Savalas and Penelope Savalas (with Marilyn); Nicholas Savalas (with Sally); and Christian Savalas and Ariana Savalas (with Julie). On January 21 1994, he celebrated his 70th and last birthday with his family, friends and colleagues at the Universal Sheraton Inn in Universal City, California, 1 day before his death. Had a fear of flying. Was originally slated to play Luke in Cool Hand Luke (1967), but the producers were unable to wait for him to complete his boat trip from Europe to the U.S. Therefore, Paul Newman played the role instead. Early in his career, he directed stage plays at a theater in Connecticut. He was an accomplished poker player. His son Nicholas' half-sister Nicollette Sheridan and his former Kojak co-star, Kevin Dobson both starred in the popular 80s soap opera, "Knots Landing" (1979). Before becoming an actor, he had many odd jobs, from selling newspapers to becoming a lifeguard. Was a member of Company C, 12th Medical Training Battalion, 4th Medical Training Regiment at Camp Pickett, Virginia. Was the second of 5 children. Was an avid golfer and swimmer. Purchased a house in the Palm Desert because he enjoyed playing golf so much. Interred at the George Washington Section of Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles, California, USA. Attended Columbia University in New York, New York. When he worked as a lifeguard, he failed to save a man from drowning, and was troubled by the memory forever after. Was involved in a serious car accident in Virginia, during the Army. Met his first wife (Katherine) at a Greek dance while attending Columbia University. Hosted the popular radio program, "Telly's Coffeehouse," in the early 1950s. Top part of one of his index fingers was missing. The character design for villain Lex Luther in the 1996 animated Superman series was loosely based on Savalas. Reason why he sucked on a lolly-pop during "Kojak", was to help him to quit smoking. Graduated from Sewaneka High School in Florak Park, New York, in 1942. Met his last wife, Julie Hovland, on the set of "Kojak", while he was traveling with her to Minnesota in 1977. Would always refused to talk about his tenure during World War II. FamilyGodfather of Jennifer Aniston Author of the card
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