Telly Savalas
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: Garden City, Long Island, New York, USA
Biography:
Aristotelis "Telly" Savalas, an American actor and singer, was no stranger to the limelight throughout his illustrious four-decade career. Born in the bustling city of Astoria, New York, Savalas would go on to etch his name into Hollywood history with memorable performances on both the silver screen and small-screen.
Although he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1962's "Birdman of Alcatraz," it was his grizzled, unforgettable portrayal of Lieutenant Theo Kojak that truly solidified Savalas' place among the greats. His distinctive lisp and iconic lollipop-sucking habit made Kojak a pop culture sensation in the 1970s crime drama.
Savalas' filmography boasts an impressive array of roles, from a prosecutor in "The Young Savages" to Jesus Christ himself in "The Greatest Story Ever Told." He braved the harsh winter conditions of World War II in "Battle of the Bulge," and joined an eclectic group of soldiers in search of buried treasure in "Kelly's Heroes." His portrayal of supervillain Ernst Stavro Blofeld in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" made him a formidable foe to James Bond.
Savalas also ventured into Western territory with "The Scalphunters," and dabbled in comedy-thriller territory with 1971's "Pretty Maids All in a Row." He appeared alongside Joan Collins in the psychological thriller "Inside Out" and shared the screen with the likes of Claudia Cardinale and David Janssen in the epic adventure film "Escape to Athena."
Despite his untimely death in 1994, Savalas' legacy lives on through the indelible impact he left on the world of film and television. His unique blend of charisma, talent, and unforgettable screen presence continues to inspire new generations of actors today.
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