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A dynamic actor, producer and individual, Telly Savalas
is best remembered for his role as the tough-talking New
York City detective Theodore Kojak. A product of New York
himself, Telly dabbled with numerous professions before
locking in on acting. Off screen he enjoyed a full personal
life as well, complete with love and adventure. Telly
participated a variety of sports, married three times
and fathered six children, who were his greatest joys
in life.
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- Received a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award nomination
in 1963 for playing Feto Gomez, a prisoner in
Birdman of Alcatraz.
- Played memorable roles in two war movies: The
Dirty Dozen (1967) and Kelly's
Heroes (1970).
- Played the James Bond villain Blofeld in On
Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969).
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Birth Name: Aristotle Savalas
Born: January 21, 1922, Garden City, New York
Died: January 22, 1994, Universal City, California
Nationality: Greek
Parents: Nicholas and Christina Savalas
Siblings: (in order of birth) Gus, (Telly), George, Theodore
and Katherine
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