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).

Personal Details

• Born: 1927-09-16 in New York City, New York, USA
• Known For: Acting

Peter Falk Movies List

Looking for Peter Falk movies? Here are some of their most popular films and where they rank in their career:

• Shark Tale (2004)
• The Princess Bride (1987)
• Next (2007)
• Wings of Desire (1987)
• The Player (1992)
• Murder by Death (1976)
• Undisputed (2002)
• It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963)
• A Woman Under the Influence (1974)
• The Great Race (1965)

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