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Telly Savalas was an American actor and singer, best known for his role as Detective Kojak in the CBS television series Kojak (1973–1978). He also starred in the films The Dirty Dozen (1967), Kelly's Heroes (1970), and Escape to Athena (1979).
Savalas was born in Garden City, Long Island, New York, the son of Greek immigrants. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was wounded in action. After the war, he attended Columbia University and studied psychology.
Savalas began his acting career in the 1950s, appearing in television series such as The Philco Television Playhouse and Studio One. He made his film debut in The Young Doctors (1961). He went on to appear in numerous films, including The Dirty Dozen (1967), Kelly's Heroes (1970), and Escape to Athena (1979).
Savalas won an Emmy Award for his portrayal of Detective Kojak in the television series Kojak (1973–1978). He also received a Golden Globe Award for his performance in the series.
Savalas died of prostate cancer in 1994 at the age of 72. He was survived by his wife, Julie, and their two children.
At the time of his death, Savalas had an estimated net worth of $10 million.
| Popular As |
Aristotle Tsavalas |
| Occupation |
actor,soundtrack,director |
| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
21 January 1922 |
| Birthday |
21 January |
| Birthplace |
Garden City, Long Island, New York, USA |
| Date of death |
22 January, 1994 |
| Died Place |
Universal City, California, USA |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 72 years old group.
Telly Savalas Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, Telly Savalas height
is 5' 10¾" (1.8 m) .
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5' 10¾" (1.8 m) |
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Who Is Telly Savalas's Wife?
His wife is Julie Hovland (22 December 1984 - 22 January 1994) ( his death) ( 2 children), Marilyn Gardner (21 July 1960 - 19 October 1974) ( divorced) ( 2 children), Katherine Savalas (23 May 1948 - 1957) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
Julie Hovland (22 December 1984 - 22 January 1994) ( his death) ( 2 children), Marilyn Gardner (21 July 1960 - 19 October 1974) ( divorced) ( 2 children), Katherine Savalas (23 May 1948 - 1957) ( divorced) ( 1 child) |
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| Children |
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Telly Savalas Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Telly Savalas worth at the age of 72 years old? Telly Savalas’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated
Telly Savalas's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Pánico en el Transiberiano (1972) | $22,000 |
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Timeline
Was a member of Company C, 12th Medical Training Battalion, 4th Medical Training Regiment at Camp Pickett, Virginia.
Telly Savalas passed away on January 22, 1994, one day after his 72nd birthday, which he celebrated with his family, friends and colleagues at the Universal Sheraton Inn in Universal City, California.
His final films, Mind Twister (1993) and Backfire! (1995), were dedicated to his memory.
Savalas qualified for the 1992 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, Nevada, and he finished among the top 25 players in the tournament.
In 1990 the city of New York declared The Marcus-Nelson Murders (1973) as the official movie of New York City, and awarded Telly with the Key to the City. The film was the one that introduced Savalas' most famous character, Lt. Theo Kojak, later made famous on its spin-off series Kojak (1973).
Was a spokesperson for the Players' Club Gold Card from 1981 to 1990.
Was a spokesperson for the Ford Motor Company in the early 1980s.
Was good friends with producer/director Irwin Allen, appearing in his Beyond the Poseidon Adventure (1979), and Alice in Wonderland (1985).
Had a fear of flying. Ironically, he played a pilot in Capricorn One (1977).
His mother, Christina, was a world recognized contemporary of Pablo Picasso, and Savalas himself released several records, the most remembered being his version of "If", that was #1 in Europe for 10 weeks in 1975.
Of Greek descent on both sides, the son of immigrants, Savalas was a soldier during World War II, although most of his enlistment records were destroyed in a fire at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1973. He later studied psychology at Columbia University under the GI Bill. Iconically bald, he often played character roles, sometimes as sadists or psychotics.
He became famous in the 1970s when his role as Det.
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. (Telly had a severe fear of flying). Therefore, Paul Newman played the role instead.
After portraying Pontius Pilate in The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965), he chose to remain completely bald and this signature look, somewhere between the comic and the ominous, stood him in good stead in the years that followed.
Has the distinction of playing two Alcatraz prison inmates; Feto Gomez in Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) and Cretzer in Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story (1980).
Father of Christina Savalas (born 1950) (with Katherine Nicolaides); Candace Savalas (born 1963) and Penelope Savalas (born 1961) (with Marilyn Gardner); Nick Savalas (with Sally Sheridan); and Christian Savalas (born 1985) and Ariana Savalas (with Julie Hovland).
His father, Nick Savalas, died in 1948. His mother, Christina Savalas, died in 1988, at age 84.
Graduated from Sewanhaka High School in Floral Park, New York, in 1940.
