Telly Savalas
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Telly Savalas Biography
Son of Greek immigrants. Soldier during World War II. Studied psychology. Worked as journalist for ABC News. The bald-headed actor played character roles, often as sadistic or psychotic types. He became a TV favorite in the 1970s when his role as Det. Theo Kojak in the TV movie "Kojak: The Marcus-Nelson Murders (#1.0)" (1973) was expanded into the gritty "Kojak" (1973) TV series, lasting from 1973-78.
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108. The 51st Annual Academy Awards (1979)
TV Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
TV Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
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