What is Telly Savalas's full name?
Aristotelis Savalas
Telly Savalas date of birth:
January 21, 1922
How old was Telly Savalas when died?
72
Where was Telly Savalas born?
Garden City, Long Island, New York, USA
When did Telly Savalas die?
January 22, 1994
Where did Telly Savalas die?
Universal City, California, USA
Why did Telly Savalas die?
Bladder Cancer
How tall is Telly Savalas?
6' (183 cm)
Telly Savalas body shape:
Average
What color are Telly Savalas's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Telly Savalas's hair?
Bald
Is Telly Savalas gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Telly Savalas?
Greek Orthodox
What is Telly Savalas's ethnicity?
White
What is Telly Savalas nationality?
American
Where did Telly Savalas go to school?
Sewaneka High School, Floral Park, NY
Where did Telly Savalas go to university?
Columbia University for Psychology
What is Telly Savalas's occupation?
Actor, Singer
Telly Savalas claim to fame:
Kojak
Who is Telly Savalas's father?
Nick Savalas
Who is Telly Savalas's mother?
Christina Savalas
Telly Savalas brother(s):
George Savalas, Teddy Savalas, Gus Savalas
Telly Savalas friends:
John Aniston
Short Biography
Aristotelis "Telly" Savalas (Greek: Αριστοτέλης "Τέλλυ" Σαβάλας; January 21, 1922 – January 22, 1994) was an American film and television actor and singer, whose career spanned four decades. Perhaps best known for playing the title role in the 1970s crime drama Kojak, Savalas was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Birdman of Alcatraz (1962).