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Peter Falk
Peter Michael Falk was an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Lieutenant Columbo in the television series Columbo (1968–2003), which earned him four Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. Falk was twice nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, for Murder, Inc. (1960) and Pocketful of Miracles (1961). He is also known for his collaborations with filmmaker and actor John Cassavetes in films such as: Husbands (1970), A Woman Under the Influence (1974), Opening Night (1977), Elaine May's Mikey and Nicky (1976) and the Columbo episode: Étude in Black (1972). Falk's other film roles include It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963), The Great Race (1965), Anzio (1968), Murder by Death (1976), The Cheap Detective (1978), The In-Laws (1979), The Princess Bride (1987), Wings of Desire (1987), The Player (1992), and Next (2007).
Known For
Shark Tale
as Don Feinberg (voice)
The Princess Bride
as The Grandfather
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
as Third Cab Driver
Next
as Irv
A Woman Under the Influence
as Nick Longhetti
Undisputed
as Mendy Ripstein
The Player
as Peter Falk
The Great Race
as Max
Wings of Desire
as The Filmstar
The Great Muppet Caper
as Tramp
