Peter Michael Falk (September 16, 1927 – June 23, 2011) was an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Lieutenant Columbo in the television series Columbo (1968–1978, 1989–2003), which earned him four Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.
Falk was twice nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, for Murder, Inc. (1960) and Pocketful of Miracles (1961). He is also known for his collaborations with filmmaker and actor John Cassavetes in films such as: Husbands (1970), A Woman Under the Influence (1974), Opening Night (1977), Elaine May’s Mikey and Nicky (1976) and the Columbo episode: Étude in Black (1972). Falk’s other film roles include It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963), The Great Race (1965), Anzio (1968), Murder by Death (1976), The Cheap Detective (1978), The In-Laws (1979), The Princess Bride (1987), Wings of Desire (1987), The Player (1992), and Next (2007).
1962 • TV
1961 • TV
1959 • TV
1997 • TV
2002 • Movie
1987 • Movie
as Mendy Ripstein
as The Grandfather
as Joy Boy
as Guy Gisborne
as Irv
as Francis A. 'Pops' Romano
as Vinnie
as Max
as Peter Falk
as Dominick 'Dino' Capisco
as Archie Black
as Self
as The Filmstar
as Charlie Adamo
as Max
as Roger Flan
as Sam Diamond
as Nick Longhetti
as Vincent J. Ricardo
as Pedro Carmichael
as Self
9 episodes
as Self - Co-Host
5 episodes
as Ramos Clementine
1 episodes
as Self
1 episodes
as Gus Morgan
1 episodes
as Self
2 episodes
as Self - Guest
2 episodes
as Self
3 episodes
as Waller - Gambler
1 episodes
as Colonel Hush-Hush
1 episodes
as Dr. Matt Gunderson
1 episodes
as Carmen's Assistant
1 episodes
as Jack
1 episodes
1 episodes
as Self
1 episodes
as Self
1 episodes
1 episodes
as Duke Mullen
1 episodes
as Self
1 episodes
1 episodes
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