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Telly Savalas

Telly Savalas

Known For Acting
Birthday Jan 21, 1922
Died Jan 22, 1994 (72)
Birthplace Garden City, Long Island, New York, USA
Popularity 1 (history)
Updated Sep 05, 2025
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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Biography

Aristotelis "Telly" Savalas was an American film and television actor and singer, whose career spanned four decades. Best known for playing the title role in the 1970s crime drama Kojak, Savalas was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Birdman of Alcatraz ... (1962). His other movie credits include The Young Savages (1961), The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965), Battle of the Bulge (1965), The Dirty Dozen (1967), The Scalphunters (1968), supervillain Ernst Stavro Blofeld in the James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969), Kelly's Heroes (1970), Pretty Maids All in a Row (1971), Inside Out (1975) and Escape to Athena (1979).

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2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift

2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift

2010

as archival footage

Backfire!

Backfire!

1995

as Most Evil Man

Mind Twister

Mind Twister

1994

as Richard Howland

Rose Against the Odds

Rose Against the Odds

1991

as George Parnassus

Kojak: Flowers For Matty

Kojak: Flowers For Matty

1990

as Inspector Theo Kojak

Kojak: None So Blind

Kojak: None So Blind

1990

as Inspector Theo Kojak

Kojak: It's Always Something

Kojak: It's Always Something

1990

as Inspector Theo Kojak

The Hollywood Detective

The Hollywood Detective

1989

as Harry Bell

Kojak: Ariana

Kojak: Ariana

1989

as Lieutenant Theo Kojak

Kojak: Fatal Flaw

Kojak: Fatal Flaw

1989

as Lieutenant Theo Kojak

Faceless

Faceless

1988

as Terry Hallen

Kojak: The Price of Justice

Kojak: The Price of Justice

1987

as Inspector Theo Kojak

The Equalizer - The Movie: Blood & Wine

The Equalizer - The Movie: Blood & Wine

1987

as Brother Joseph Heiden

GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords

GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords

1986

as Magmar (voice)

Kojak: The Belarus File

Kojak: The Belarus File

1985

as Lieutenant Theo Kojak

Cannonball Run II

Cannonball Run II

1984

as Hymie

The Cartier Affair

The Cartier Affair

1984

as Phil Drexler

Fake-Out

Fake-Out

1982

as Lt. Thurston

Silent Rebellion

Silent Rebellion

1982

as Pete

Hellinger's Law

Hellinger's Law

1981

as Nick Hellinger

Escape to Athena

Escape to Athena

1979

as Zeno

Beyond the Poseidon Adventure

Beyond the Poseidon Adventure

1979

as Captain Stefan Svevo

The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

1979

as El Sleazo Tough

Beyond Reason

Beyond Reason

1977

as Dr. Nicholas Mati

Capricorn One

Capricorn One

1977

as Albain

Killer Force

Killer Force

1976

as Webb

Inside Out

Inside Out

1975

as Harry Morgan

The House of Exorcism

The House of Exorcism

1975

as Leandro (archive footage)

The Marcus-Nelson Murders

The Marcus-Nelson Murders

1973

as Lt. Theo Kojak

She Cried Murder

She Cried Murder

1973

as Inspector Joe Brody

Crime Boss

Crime Boss

1972

as Don Vincenzo

The Killer Is on the Phone

The Killer Is on the Phone

1972

as Ranko Drasovic

Visions...

Visions...

1972

as Lt. Phil Keegan

Horror Express

Horror Express

1972

as Captain Kazan

Mongo's Back in Town

Mongo's Back in Town

1971

as Lieutenant Pete Tolstad

Clay Pigeon

Clay Pigeon

1971

as Redford

A Town Called Hell

A Town Called Hell

1971

as Don Carlos

Pretty Maids All in a Row

Pretty Maids All in a Row

1971

as Captain Sam Surcher

Kelly's Heroes

Kelly's Heroes

1970

as Master Sergeant "Big Joe"

Crooks and Coronets

Crooks and Coronets

1969

as Herbie Haseler

Land Raiders

Land Raiders

1969

as Vince Carden

On Her Majesty's Secret Service

On Her Majesty's Secret Service

1969

as Ernst Stavro Blofeld

The Assassination Bureau

The Assassination Bureau

1969

as Lord Bostwick

Mackenna's Gold

Mackenna's Gold

1969

as Sergeant Tibbs

The Scalphunters

The Scalphunters

1968

as Jim Howie

Sol Madrid

Sol Madrid

1968

as Emil Dietrich

Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell

Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell

1968

as Walter Braddock

The Karate Killers

The Karate Killers

1967

as Count De Fanzini

The Dirty Dozen

The Dirty Dozen

1967

as Archer Maggott

Beau Geste

Beau Geste

1966

as Sgt. Maj. Dagineau

The Slender Thread

The Slender Thread

1965

as Dr. Joe Coburn

Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan

1965

as Shan

Battle of the Bulge

Battle of the Bulge

1965

as Sgt. Guffy

The Greatest Story Ever Told

The Greatest Story Ever Told

1965

as Pontius Pilate

John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!

John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!

1965

as Macmuid (uncredited)

The New Interns

The New Interns

1964

as Dr. Dominic Riccio

Fanfare for a Death Scene

Fanfare for a Death Scene

1964

as Ilchidai Khan

The Man from the Diners' Club

The Man from the Diners' Club

1963

as Mr. Martindale

Love Is a Ball

Love Is a Ball

1963

as Dr. Christian Gump (Millie's uncle)

Johnny Cool

Johnny Cool

1963

as Vincenzo 'Vince' Santangelo

Birdman of Alcatraz

Birdman of Alcatraz

1962

as Feto Gomez

Cape Fear

Cape Fear

1962

as Private Detective Charles Sievers

The Interns

The Interns

1962

as Dr. Dominic Riccio

The Sin of Jesus

The Sin of Jesus

1961

as Felix

Mad Dog Coll

Mad Dog Coll

1961

as Lt. Dawson

The Young Savages

The Young Savages

1961

as Detective Lt. Gunderson

Beyond Reason

Beyond Reason

1977

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Beyond Reason

Beyond Reason

1977

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Kojak

as Theo Kojak

Episodes: 118

First Aired: Oct 24, 1973

Acapulco

as Mr. Carver

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Feb 27, 1961

The French Atlantic Affair

as Fr. Craig Dunleavy

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Nov 15, 1979

The Commish

as Tommy Colette

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Sep 28, 1991

The F.B.I.

as Ed Clementi

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 19, 1965

The Equalizer

as Brother Joseph Heiden

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 18, 1985

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

as Count Valeriano De Fanzini

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 22, 1964

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story

as Cretzer

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Nov 05, 1980

The Love Boat

as Dr. Fabian Cain

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 24, 1977

Burke's Law

as Fakir George O'Shea

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1963

Cain's Hundred

as Frank Meehan

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 19, 1961

Kraft Suspense Theatre

as Beret

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 10, 1963

Tales of the Unexpected

as Joe Brisson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 24, 1979

Naked City

as Gabriel Hody

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 30, 1958

Arrest and Trial

as Frank Santo

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 15, 1963

Combat!

as Colonel Kapsalis

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 1962

The Twilight Zone

as Erich Streator

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 1959

The Fugitive

as Steve Keller

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 17, 1963

Run for Your Life

as Istvan Zabor

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 1965

The Fugitive

as Victor Leonetti

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 17, 1963

The Virginian

as 'Colonel' Bliss

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 19, 1962

The Aquanauts

as Paul Price

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 14, 1960

The New Breed

as Dr. Buel Reed

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 03, 1961

The Detectives

as Ben

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 16, 1959

The Fugitive

as Dan Polichek

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 17, 1963

77 Sunset Strip

as Brother Hendricksen

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 10, 1958

Alice in Wonderland

as Cheshire Cat

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 09, 1985

J.J. Starbuck

as The Greek

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 26, 1987

Ein Schloß am Wörthersee

as Teddy

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 17, 1990

Cain's Hundred

as Harry Remick

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 19, 1961

Combat!

as Jon

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 1962

Burke's Law

as Balakirov aka Richard Goldtooth

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1963

Burke's Law

as Charlie Prince

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1963

Kraft Suspense Theatre

as Ramon Castillo / Raymond Castle

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 10, 1963

Bonanza

as Charles Augustus Hackett

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 12, 1959

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

as Mueller

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 04, 1963

The Untouchables

as Leo Stazak

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 15, 1959

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

as Philadelphia Harry

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

Episodes: 11

First Aired: Oct 01, 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Dec 11, 1961

Dinah!

as Self

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Oct 21, 1974

The Bob Hope Show

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Apr 09, 1950

V.I.P. Schaukel

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: May 09, 1971

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 14, 1973

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Nominee

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jan 20, 1944

Alice

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 31, 1976

Garrison's Gorillas

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 06, 1967

The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 01, 1971

Okay

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 04, 1979

Cimarron Strip

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 07, 1967

Grindl

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 15, 1963

The Rogues

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 1964

The Dakotas

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 07, 1963

Ben Casey

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 1961

Tony Orlando and Dawn

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 04, 1974

Am laufenden Band

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 27, 1974

Disco

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 13, 1971

Einer wird gewinnen

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 25, 1964

Musikladen

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 13, 1972

Bambi Awards

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 01, 1948

The Carol Burnett Show

as Self - Guest / Various Characters

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 11, 1967

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 12, 1975

Midi Première

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 06, 1975

Armstrong Circle Theatre

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 06, 1950

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self - Guest Host

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 01, 1962

The Red Skelton Show

as Self / Tex

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 30, 1951

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Winner

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 20, 1944

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Presenter

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 20, 1944

Top of the Pops

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 01, 1964

Popularity Metrics

Popularity History


Year Month Avg Max Min
2024 5 18 18 18
2024 6 19 30 10
2024 7 22 32 10
2024 8 21 37 13
2024 9 15 32 7
2024 10 10 19 6
2024 11 11 22 5
2024 12 12 18 8
2025 1 19 46 9
2025 2 10 19 2
2025 3 7 14 1
2025 4 1 1 1
2025 5 2 3 1
2025 6 1 2 1
2025 7 1 1 0
2025 8 3 12 0
2025 9 0 1 0
2025 10 1 1 0

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Year Month Avg Rank Max Rank
2024 5 917 917
2025 3 724 557
2025 9 492 238

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