Telly Savalas - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 21, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Died | January 22, 1994 (age 72) |
| Birthplace | Garden City, Long Island, New York, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Kojak in the TV series 'Kojak' |
Intro
Telly Savalas was an American actor and singer best known for his role as the bald, lollipop-sucking police detective Theo Kojak in the television series 'Kojak', which aired from 1973 to 1978. He was also recognized for his performances in films such as 'The Dirty Dozen' (1967) and 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' (1969), establishing himself as a prominent figure in 20th-century pop culture.
Early Life & Background
Telly Savalas was born to Greek immigrant parents, Christina (Kapsalis) and Nicholas Savalas. He attended Sewanhaka High School in Floral Park, New York, and later studied psychology at Columbia University after serving in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Detective Theo Kojak in 'Kojak' (1973–1978; TV movies up to 1990)
- Nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 'Birdman of Alcatraz' (1962)
- Played the villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld in 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' (1969)
- Appeared in 'The Dirty Dozen' (1967)
- Released several music albums and had a European hit with 'If'
Trivia
- Telly Savalas was known for his distinctive bald head and deep voice.
- He was the godfather of actress Jennifer Aniston.
- He often used his catchphrase, 'Who loves ya, baby?' on 'Kojak'.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Telly Savalas born?
Telly Savalas was born the 21 January 1922.
Where is Telly Savalas from?
Garden City, Long Island, New York, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About January 21st, 1922, in brief:
- Historical events: Canadian scientists Frederick Banting and Charles Best achieved a groundbreaking medical breakthrough by successfully administering insulin to Leonard Thompson, a 14-year-old diabetic patient in Toronto. This momentous event transformed diabetes from a fatal diagnosis to a manageable condition, saving millions of lives worldwide and earning Banting the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1923.
- Day of the week: January 21st, 1922 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Ma! by Ted Lewis & His Band
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
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