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Peter Falk
Peter Falk TV Listings
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ION
Fri, May 9, 9:00 PM
The Sunshine Boys
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ENCORE
Sat, May 10, 3:40 AM
Next
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ENCORE
Sat, May 10, 12:00 PM
Next
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ENCORE
Mon, May 12, 2:00 AM
Undisputed
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SCI FI
Thu, May 15, 1:00 AM
Twilight Zone
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Sat, May 17, 9:00 PM
The Player
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Sun, May 18, 3:05 AM
The Player
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Thu, May 22, 12:15 AM
Robin and the 7 Hoods
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Peter Falk Biography
Birth Name:
Peter Michael Falk
Birth Place:
New York, NY
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign:
09/16/1927, Virgo
Profession:
Actor
Peter Falk Fast Facts:
Lost his right eye to a tumor at the age of 3.
First appeared on stage in a camp production of
The Pirates of Penzance
at the age of 12.
After finishing school, he unsuccessfully interviewed for a position with the CIA. Spent three years as an efficiency expert for the Connecticut State Budget Bureau.
Bing Crosy was the first choice to play Columbo and Lee J. Cobb was also considered before Falk finally landed the role. (The Columbo character first appeared on TV in a 1960 episode of
The Chevy Mystery Show
, played by Bert Freed.)
Surprised his former high-school classmates by attending his 50th reunion in 1995. He had been senior class president.
Other than acting, his great artistic passion is drawing.
Peter Falk Relationships:
Shera Danese - Wife
Alyce Mayo - Ex-wife
Catherine Falk - Daughter
Jackie Falk - Daughter
Madeline Falk - Mother
Michael Falk - Father
Peter Falk Awards:
1972 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series - Winner
1973 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series - Nominee
1976 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Winner
1977 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
1978 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
1990 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Winner
1991 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
1994 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
1960 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
1961 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
1972 Golden Globe: Actor in a Leading Role - Drama Series or Television Movie - Nominee
1975 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series - Nominee
1974 Emmy: Best Lead Actor in a Limited Series - Nominee
1973 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Winner
1974 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
1975 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
1976 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
1978 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
1991 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
1992 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1994 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1961 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year - Actor - Nominee
1961 Emmy: Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role by an Actor or Actress in a Single Program - Nominee
1962 Emmy: Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Winner
College:
Attended Hamilton College, Clinton, NY; New School for Social Research, New York, NY (BA in Political Science, 1951); Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY (Masters in Public Administration, 1953)
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