George Savalas

Known for ActingBorn 1924-12-05Died 1985-10-02Bronx, New York, USA

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).Read more

Movies & web series

The Alan Hamel Show

All in the Family

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

The Marcus-Nelson Murders

Kelly's Heroes

The Fugitive

Kojak

Alice

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The Slender Thread

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

Alice in Wonderland

Daniel Boone

Kojak The Belarus File

The Outfit

Mannix

Good Neighbor Sam

The Virginian

Violent City

A Dream of Kings

Genghis Khan

The Mike Douglas Show

Dr. Kildare

Fake-Out

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