Aristotelis " Telly " Savalas (Greek: Αριστοτέλης Σαβάλας; [1] January 21, 1922 – January 22, 1994) was an American actor. Noted for his bald head and deep, resonant voice, [2][3][4][5] he …

Of Greek descent on both sides, the son of immigrants, Savalas was a soldier during World War II, although most of his enlistment records were destroyed in a fire at the National Personnel …

Nov 2, 2025 · Telly Savalas, best known for portraying Lt. Theo Kojak in the crime drama series Kojak (1973–1978), was a proud Greek who spoke passionately about Hellenism and the …

Sep 24, 2024 · It’s been thirty years since the tragic death of actor Telly Savalas. Best known as the charismatic star of TV’s Kojak detective series (CBS, 1975–1978), Savalas was …

Telly Savalas (1922–1994) was a charismatic actor known for his distinctive bald head, deep voice, and commanding presence. Born in Garden City, New York, he served in the U.S. Army …

Jan 22, 1994 · 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 …

Jan 22, 1994 · Already one of Hollywood's more versatile character actors, equally believable as a stalwart hero or sadistic villain, Telly Savalas later achieved pop-culture immortality as the bald,...

Telly Savalas is remembered as a charismatic and versatile performer who left an unforgettable mark on both television and film. His humanitarian efforts and generous spirit made him a …

Jan 22, 2024 · Savalas was a proud Greek actor best known for his role as Lt. Theodore “Theo” Kojak in the 1970s show Kojak, though he also had notable roles in Birdman of Alcatraz, The …

Aristotelis Telly Savalass (January 21, 1922 – January 22, 1994) was an American actor and singer. He is best known from playing the character Kojak in a television series and many …