George Savalas
Greek-American actor George Savalas is best remembered for co-starring on his elder brother (Telly Savalas)'s popular television detective show Kojak (1973) (1973-78). He played Detective Stavros to Telly's Kojak, changed his middle name later in life from "Nicholas" to "Demosthenes" and was billed as simply Demosthenes in the end credits to avoid confusion with the elder Savalas. George Savalas served in the Pacific during WWII and was a decorated U.S. Navy gunner. He learned his craft at Columbia University's School of Drama. Before making it to the small screen, he was an accomplished stage actor and acting instructor. He was, briefly, the drummer for the Clyde McCoy Big Band. He got his start on the Dick Powell Theater, and went on to guest star on other series. He appeared in several films including Genghis Khan (1965) and Kelly's Heroes (1970). After "Kojak" ended, he recorded a Top-10 Greek language record and toured with his band at many major venues including Carnegie Hall. Savalas later returned to his first love, the stage, and appeared in many off-Broadway plays. He died of leukemia in 1985, aged 60, and was survived by his wife and their six children (five sons and one daughter).
Kelly's Heroes
as 1st Sgt. Mulligan (artillerly unit)A misfit group of World War II American soldiers goes AWOL to rob a bank behind German lines.
Movie pageThe Outfit
as Kenilworth Finance Employee (uncredited)A two-bit criminal takes on the Mafia to avenge his brother's death. Earl Macklin is a small...
Movie pageGenghis Khan
as ToktoaThis is the story of the shy Mongol boy Temujin who,during the 13th century, becomes the...
Movie pageViolent City
as ShapiroA hitman is double-crossed by his girlfriend and barely escapes a murder attempt. He then sets...
Movie pageGood Neighbor Sam
as Truck Driver (uncredited)To help his divorced neighbor claim a substantial inheritance, a family man poses as her...
Movie pageThe Marcus-Nelson Murders
as Jack DeemsA homicide detective begins to suspect that the black teenager accused of murdering two white...
Movie pageFake-Out
as The Pit BossGangster's girlfriend hangs out in a Las Vegas hotel with her cop protectors while she waits to...
Movie pageKojak: The Belarus File
as StavrosLt. Theo Kojak uncovers a Nazi conspiracy.
Movie pageFade-In
as NormanA sophisticated Hollywood film editor, on location for a film she is working on, falls for a...
Movie pageThe Fugitive
as PrisonerRichard Kimble is falsely convicted of his wife's murder and given the death penalty. En route...
TV Show pageThe Virginian
as TurnkeyThe Shiloh Ranch in Wyoming Territory of the 1890s is owned in sequence by Judge Henry Garth,...
TV Show pageDaniel Boone
as The WardenDaniel Boone is an American action-adventure television series starring Fess Parker as Daniel...
TV Show pageMannix
as SergeantMannix is an American television detective series that ran from 1967 through 1975 on CBS....
TV Show pageDr. Kildare
as AristosThe story of a young intern in a large metropolitan hospital trying to learn his profession,...
TV Show pageAlice
as uncreditedAlice is an American sitcom television series that ran from August 31, 1976 to March 19, 1985 on...
TV Show pageAll in the Family
as Joe FrougeArchie Bunker, a working class bigot, constantly squabbles with his family over the important...
TV Show pageKojak
as Curly StavorsA bald, lollipop sucking police detective with a fiery righteous attitude battles crime in New...
TV Show pageKojak
as Sgt. StavrosA bald, lollipop sucking police detective with a fiery righteous attitude battles crime in New...
TV Show pageKojak
as Det. StravrosA bald, lollipop sucking police detective with a fiery righteous attitude battles crime in New...
TV Show pageKojak
as Det. StavrosA bald, lollipop sucking police detective with a fiery righteous attitude battles crime in New...
TV Show pageKolchak: The Night Stalker
as Kaz (as Demosthenes)Kolchak: The Night Stalker is an American television series that aired on ABC during the...
TV Show pageThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.
as Greek MerchantAgents Napoleon Solo and Illya Kuryakin work for a secret intelligence service working under the...
TV Show pageAlice in Wonderland
as CourtierSometimes she's too big. Or much too small. Sometimes things are backwards. And there's always...
TV Show pageThe Alan Hamel Show
as uncreditedCTV shifted from daytime game shows in 1976, hiring Alan Hamel for their first daytime talk...
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