Peter Falk
Peter Falk
Peter Michael Falkwas an American actor, best known for his role as Lieutenant Columbo in the long-running television series Columbo, which ran from 1968-2003. He appeared in numerous films such as The Princess Bride, The Great Race, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, A Woman Under the Influence, and Murder by Death, as well as many television guest roles. He was nominated for an Academy Award twice, and he won the Emmy Award on five occasionsand the Golden Globe...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth16 September 1927
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
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