Peter Falk
Known for Acting
Biography
Peter Michael Falk (September 16, 1927 – June 23, 2011) was an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Lieutenant Columbo in the television series Columbo (1968–1978, 1989–2003), 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).
Filmography
The Princess Bride
1987
as The Grandfather
Shark Tale
2004
as Don Feinberg (voice)
Undisputed
2002
as Mendy Ripstein
Next
2007
as Irv
Vibes
1988
as Harry Buscafusco
The Player
1992
as Peter Falk
...All the Marbles
1981
as Harry Sears
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
1963
as Third Cab Driver
Roommates
1995
as Rocky Holzeck
The Great Muppet Caper
1981
as Tramp
Wings of Desire
1987
as The Filmstar
A Woman Under the Influence
1974
as Nick Longhetti
Robin and the 7 Hoods
1964
as Guy Gisborne
The Great Race
1965
as Max
The World of Jim Henson
1994
as Tramp (archive footage)
Night of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
Luv
1967
as Milt Manville
Murder by Death
1976
as Sam Diamond
My Darling Vivian
2020
as Self (archive footage)
The Cheap Detective
1978
as Lou Peckinpaugh