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George Savalas

Actor | * 12/05/1924 († 60, 10/02/1985) | The Bronx, New York City, New York (United States of America (USA))
Georgios Demosthenes Savalas (Greek: Γεώργιος Δημοσθένης Σαβάλας; December 5, 1924 – October 2, 1985) was an American film and television actor. He was the younger brother of actor Telly Savalas, with whom he acted in the popular 1970s TV crime series Kojak. ()

Greek-American actor George Savalas is best remembered for co-starring on his elder brother (Telly Savalas)'s popular television detective show Kojak (1973) (1973-78). He played Detective Stavros to Telly's Kojak, changed his middle name later in life from "Nicholas" to "Demosthenes" and was billed as simply Demosthenes in the end credits to avoid confusion with the elder Savalas.George Savalas served in the Pacific during WWII and was a decorated U.S. Navy gunner. He learned his craft at Columbia University's School of Drama. Before making it to the small screen, he was an accomplished stage actor and acting instructor. He was, briefly, the drummer for the Clyde McCoy Big Band. He got his start on the Dick Powell Theater, and went on to guest star on other series. He appeared in several films including Genghis Khan (1965) and Kelly's Heroes (1970). After "Kojak" ended, he recorded a Top-10 Greek language record and toured with his band at many major venues including Carnegie Hall. Savalas later returned to his first love, the stage, and appeared in many off-Broadway plays. He died of leukemia in 1985, aged 60, and was survived by his wife and their six children (five sons and one daughter).

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Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Crime | Comedies

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Movies with George Savalas as Actor(7)

as The Pit Boss1982 Fake-Out
as Jack Deems1973 The Marcus-Nelson Murders
as Norman1973 Fade-In
as Kenilworth Finance Employee (uncredited)1973 The Outfit
as 1st Sgt. Mulligan (artillerly unit)1970 Kelly's Heroes
as Shapiro1970 Violent City
as Truck Driver (uncredited)1964 Good Neighbor Sam

TV Shows/Series with George Savalas as Actor(9)

1976 Alice
as Kaz (as Demosthenes)1974 The Night Stalker
as Curly Stavors1973 Kojak
as Joe Frouge1971 All in the Family
1967 Mannix
as The Warden1964 Daniel Boone
as Prisoner1963 The Fugitive
as Turnkey1962 The Virginian
as Aristos1961 Dr. Kildare

Full Name: George Savalas
Born: Friday, 12/05 1924 (December) in The Bronx, New York City, New York (United States of America (USA))
Died: Wednesday, 10/02 1985 (October) in Westwood (aged: 60)
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Rat)
Educated at: Columbia University
Other names for George Savalas (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Demosthenes Savalas"
"Demosthenes"
George Savalas frequently works together with these people:
Harry Harvey (15x, Actor)
Harold Gould (13x, Actor)
Ford Rainey (13x, Actor)
Joseph V. Perry (12x, Actor)
Don Barry (12x, Actor)
Ted White (12x, Actor)
J. Pat O'Malley (11x, Actor)
Myron Healey (11x, Actor)
Bill Quinn (11x, Actor)
Bing Russell (11x, Actor)
Med Flory (11x, Actor)
Edward Binns (10x, Actor)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:493283, Added: 10/04/2018, Last updated: 03/26/2024