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person_profile-George Savalas

George Savalas Died at age: 60

Actor | Producer

Fullname:

George Savalas

Date of Birth:

Dec 05, 1924

Country of birth:

USA

Died:

Oct 02, 1985

Biography of

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).

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George Savalas

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Filmography of

George Savalas

Found 9 Movies in total

Kojak: The Belarus File

Stavros ( Actor )

... 1985

Fake-Out

The Pit Boss ( Actor )

... 1982

Fade-In

Norman ( Actor )

... 1973

The Outfit

Kenilworth Finance Employee (uncredited) ( Actor )

... 1973

The Marcus-Nelson Murders

Jack Deems ( Actor )

... 1973

Violent City

Shapiro ( Actor )

... 1970

Kelly's Heroes

1st Sgt. Mulligan (artillerly unit) ( Actor )

... 1970

... 1965

Good Neighbor Sam

Truck Driver (uncredited) ( Actor )

... 1964