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In Memoriam · 1922 – 1994

Person · Actor

Telly Savalas

Born
1922
Died
1994
  • Also:
  • Director
  • Writer
68
Credits on file
7
Decades active
3
Awards

In short · Acted for seven decades — 68 credits, 2 Golden Globe Award wins.

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  1. Award win

    Golden Globe Awards — Golden Globe — Best Actor – Television Series Drama

  2. Award win

    Golden Globe Awards — Golden Globe — Best Actor – Television Series Drama

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Actor

64 credits

Awards & Nominations

2 wins · 1 nomination

Golden Globe Awards

  • Won1976Golden Globe — Best Actor – Television Series Drama
  • Won1975Golden Globe — Best Actor – Television Series Drama

Academy Awards

  • Nom1962Oscar — Actor in a Supporting Role

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