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Peter Falk
Acting

Peter Falk

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

16 Sep 1927

Age

99 Years

Born In

New York City, New York, USA

Total Projects

187

Years Active

76 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.6 ★

Overview

Peter Michael Falk (September 16, 1927 – June 23, 2011) was an American actor. He is best known for his role as Lieutenant Columbo on the NBC/ABC series Columbo (1968–1978, 1989–2003), for which he won four Primetime Emmy Awards (1972, 1975, 1976, 1990) and a Golden Globe Award (1973). In 1996, TV Guide ranked Falk No. 21 on its 50...

Filmography

My Darling Vivian

movie

My Darling Vivian

2020

My Darling Vivian

as Self (archive footage)

Peter Falk versus Columbo

movie

Peter Falk versus Columbo

2019

Peter Falk versus Columbo

as Self (archive footage)

Basketball: A Love Story

tv

Basketball: A Love Story

2018

Basketball: A Love Story

as Self (archive footage)

Arthur Miller: Writer

movie

Arthur Miller: Writer

2017

Arthur Miller: Writer

as Self (archive footage)

Lost Case

movie

Lost Case

2014

Lost Case

as Columbo (archive footage)

Char·ac·ter

movie

Char·ac·ter

2012

Char·ac·ter

as Self

American Cowslip

movie

American Cowslip

2009

American Cowslip

as Father Randolph

Next

movie

Next

2007

Next

as Irv

Three Days to Vegas

movie

Three Days to Vegas

2007

Three Days to Vegas

as Gus 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald

Checking Out

movie

Checking Out

2006

Checking Out

as Morris Applebaum

Edge of Outside

movie

Edge of Outside

2006

Edge of Outside

as Self

The Thing About My Folks

movie

The Thing About My Folks

2005

The Thing About My Folks

as Sam Kleinman

When Angels Come to Town

movie

When Angels Come to Town

2004

When Angels Come to Town

as Max

Shark Tale

movie

Shark Tale

2004

Shark Tale

as Don Feinberg (voice)

Finding John Christmas

movie

Finding John Christmas

2003

Finding John Christmas

as Max

Wilder Days

movie

Wilder Days

2003

Wilder Days

as James 'Pop Up' Morse

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

tv

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

as Self

Wings of Desire: The Angels Among Us

movie

Wings of Desire: The Angels Among Us

2003

Wings of Desire: The Angels Among Us

as Self

ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration

movie

ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration

2003

ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration

as Self /Self - Columbo

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

tv

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self

Undisputed

movie

Undisputed

2002

Undisputed

as Mendy Ripstein

Three Days of Rain

movie

Three Days of Rain

2002

Three Days of Rain

as Waldo

NBC 75th Anniversary Special

movie

NBC 75th Anniversary Special

2002

NBC 75th Anniversary Special

as Self

The Lost World

movie

The Lost World

2001

The Lost World

as Theo Kerr

The Lost World

tv

The Lost World

2001

The Lost World

as Theo Kerr

A Town Without Christmas

movie

A Town Without Christmas

2001

A Town Without Christmas

as Max

Corky Romano

movie

Corky Romano

2001

Corky Romano

as Francis A. 'Pops' Romano

CineRaya

tv

Good Day Live

2001

Good Day Live

as Self

Made

movie

Made

2001

Made

as Max

Hubert's Brain

movie

Hubert's Brain

2001

Hubert's Brain

as Bailey (voice)

Enemies of Laughter

movie

Enemies of Laughter

2000

Enemies of Laughter

as Paul's Father

A Constant Forge

movie

A Constant Forge

2000

A Constant Forge

as Self

Lakeboat

movie

Lakeboat

2000

Lakeboat

as Pierman

A Storm in Summer

movie

A Storm in Summer

2000

A Storm in Summer

as Abel Shaddick

CineRaya

movie

From Where I Sit

2000

From Where I Sit

as Abe

Money Kings

movie

Money Kings

1998

Money Kings

as Vinnie

Vivement dimanche

tv

Vivement dimanche

1998

Vivement dimanche

as Self

The View

tv

The View

1997

The View

as Self

Pronto

movie

Pronto

1997

Pronto

as Harry Arno

Frank Capra's American Dream

movie

Frank Capra's American Dream

1997

Frank Capra's American Dream

as Self

The Sunshine Boys

movie

The Sunshine Boys

1996

The Sunshine Boys

as Willie Clark

CineRaya

movie

John Cassavetes: To Risk Everything to Express It All

1996

John Cassavetes: To Risk Everything to Express It All

as Self

Roommates

movie

Roommates

1995

Roommates

as Rocky Holzeck

Cops n Roberts

movie

Cops n Roberts

1995

Cops n Roberts

as Salvatore Santini

The World of Jim Henson

movie

The World of Jim Henson

1994

The World of Jim Henson

as Tramp (archive footage)

Inside the Actors Studio

tv

Inside the Actors Studio

1994

Inside the Actors Studio

as Self

Exclusiv - Das Star-Magazin

tv

Exclusiv - Das Star-Magazin

1994

Exclusiv - Das Star-Magazin

as self

Out of the Shadows: The Films of John Cassavetes

movie

Out of the Shadows: The Films of John Cassavetes

1993

Out of the Shadows: The Films of John Cassavetes

as Self

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

tv

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Guest

Anything for John

movie

Anything for John

1993

Anything for John

as Self

Faraway, So Close!

movie

Faraway, So Close!

1993

Faraway, So Close!

as Peter Falk

The Larry Sanders Show

tv

The Larry Sanders Show

1992

The Larry Sanders Show

as Peter Falk

The Player

movie

The Player

1992

The Player

as Peter Falk

Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'

movie

Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'

1991

Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'

as Self (archive footage)

Tune in Tomorrow...

movie

Tune in Tomorrow...

1990

Tune in Tomorrow...

as Pedro Carmichael

CineRaya

movie

Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret

1990

Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret

as Self

Motion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders

movie

Motion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders

1990

Motion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders

as Self

In the Spirit

movie

In the Spirit

1990

In the Spirit

as Roger Flan

Cookie

movie

Cookie

1989

Cookie

as Dominick 'Dino' Capisco

CineRaya

movie

Arena - John Cassavetes

1989

Arena - John Cassavetes

as Self

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

tv

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

Vibes

movie

Vibes

1988

Vibes

as Harry Buscafusco

CineRaya

tv

Seitenblicke

1987

Seitenblicke

as self

The Princess Bride

movie

The Princess Bride

1987

The Princess Bride

as The Grandfather

Wings of Desire

movie

Wings of Desire

1987

Wings of Desire

as The Filmstar

Happy New Year

movie

Happy New Year

1987

Happy New Year

as Nick

American Masters

tv

American Masters

1986

American Masters

as Self

Big Trouble

movie

Big Trouble

1986

Big Trouble

as Steve Rickey

Reading Rainbow

tv

Reading Rainbow

1983

Reading Rainbow

as Self - Narrator (voice)

Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady

movie

Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady

1982

Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady

I Love Liberty

movie

I Love Liberty

1982

I Love Liberty

as Self

Night of 100 Stars

movie

Night of 100 Stars

1982

Night of 100 Stars

as Self

Champs-Elysées

tv

Champs-Elysées

1982

Champs-Elysées

as Self

CineRaya

movie

Shoot Don't Shoot

1982

Shoot Don't Shoot

as host

The Great Muppet Caper

movie

The Great Muppet Caper

1981

The Great Muppet Caper

as Tramp

...All the Marbles

movie

...All the Marbles

1981

...All the Marbles

as Harry Sears

Wetten, dass..?

tv

Wetten, dass..?

1981

Wetten, dass..?

as Self

All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman

movie

All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman

1979

All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman

as Self

The In-Laws

movie

The In-Laws

1979

The In-Laws

as Vincent J. Ricardo

The Muppets Go Hollywood

movie

The Muppets Go Hollywood

1979

The Muppets Go Hollywood

as Self

The Brink's Job

movie

The Brink's Job

1978

The Brink's Job

as Tony Pino

Scared Straight!

movie

Scared Straight!

1978

Scared Straight!

as Narration (voice)

The Cheap Detective

movie

The Cheap Detective

1978

The Cheap Detective

as Lou Peckinpaugh

Opening Night

movie

Opening Night

1977

Opening Night

as Self (uncredited)

Mikey and Nicky

movie

Mikey and Nicky

1976

Mikey and Nicky

as Mikey

Murder by Death

movie

Murder by Death

1976

Murder by Death

as Sam Diamond

Griffin and Phoenix

movie

Griffin and Phoenix

1976

Griffin and Phoenix

as Geoffrey Griffin

30 millions d'amis

tv

30 millions d'amis

1976

30 millions d'amis

as Self

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

tv

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

1975

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

as Self

A Woman Under the Influence

movie

A Woman Under the Influence

1974

A Woman Under the Influence

as Nick Longhetti

Dinah!

tv

Dinah!

1974

Dinah!

as Self

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

tv

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

1973

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

as Self

The American Film Institute Salute to ...

tv

The American Film Institute Salute to ...

1973

The American Film Institute Salute to ...

as Self

Ransom for a Dead Man

movie

Ransom for a Dead Man

1972

Ransom for a Dead Man

as Columbo

Columbo

tv

Columbo

1971

Columbo

as Lt. Columbo

CineRaya

tv

V.I.P. Schaukel

1971

V.I.P. Schaukel

as Self

The Making of 'Husbands'

movie

The Making of 'Husbands'

1971

The Making of 'Husbands'

as Self

A Step Out of Line

movie

A Step Out of Line

1971

A Step Out of Line

as Harry Connors

Husbands

movie

Husbands

1970

Husbands

as Archie Black

CineRaya

tv

Treffpunkte

1970

Treffpunkte

as Self

Operation Snafu

movie

Operation Snafu

1970

Operation Snafu

as Peter Pawney

Castle Keep

movie

Castle Keep

1969

Castle Keep

as Sgt. Rossi

Machine Gun McCain

movie

Machine Gun McCain

1969

Machine Gun McCain

as Charlie Adamo

The Name of the Game

tv

The Name of the Game

1968

The Name of the Game

as Lewis Corbett

Anzio

movie

Anzio

1968

Anzio

as Cpl. Jack Rabinoff

The Dick Cavett Show

tv

The Dick Cavett Show

1968

The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest

A Hatful of Rain

movie

A Hatful of Rain

1968

A Hatful of Rain

as Polo Pope

Prescription: Murder

movie

Prescription: Murder

1968

Prescription: Murder

as Columbo

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

tv

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as Self (uncredited)

Luv

movie

Luv

1967

Luv

as Milt Manville

Penelope

movie

Penelope

1966

Penelope

as Lt. Horatio Bixbee

Brigadoon

movie

Brigadoon

1966

Brigadoon

as Jeff Douglas

Too Many Thieves

movie

Too Many Thieves

1966

Too Many Thieves

as Danny

The Trials of O'Brien

tv

The Trials of O'Brien

1965

The Trials of O'Brien

as Daniel O'Brien

The Great Race

movie

The Great Race

1965

The Great Race

as Max

Attack and Retreat

movie

Attack and Retreat

1964

Attack and Retreat

as lieutenant Mario

Robin and the 7 Hoods

movie

Robin and the 7 Hoods

1964

Robin and the 7 Hoods

as Guy Gisborne

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

movie

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

1963

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

as Third Cab Driver

CineRaya

tv

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

1963

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

as Bert Graumann

CineRaya

tv

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

1963

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

as Bara

CineRaya

tv

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

1963

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

as Mike Galway

The Danny Kaye Show

tv

The Danny Kaye Show

1963

The Danny Kaye Show

as Self

The Jerry Lewis Show

tv

The Jerry Lewis Show

1963

The Jerry Lewis Show

as Self

The Balcony

movie

The Balcony

1963

The Balcony

as Police Chief

Pressure Point

movie

Pressure Point

1962

Pressure Point

as Young Psychiatrist

The Merv Griffin Show

tv

The Merv Griffin Show

1962

The Merv Griffin Show

as Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

tv

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

tv

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self - Surprise Appearance

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

tv

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self (archive footage)

Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine

tv

Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine

1962

Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine

as Sammy

Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine

tv

Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine

1962

Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine

as Cameo

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

tv

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

1962

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

as Robert Evans

Pocketful of Miracles

movie

Pocketful of Miracles

1961

Pocketful of Miracles

as Joy Boy

The Mike Douglas Show

tv

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self - Co-Host

The Mike Douglas Show

tv

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

The New Breed

tv

The New Breed

1961

The New Breed

as Lopez

Ben Casey

tv

Ben Casey

1961

Ben Casey

Target: The Corruptors!

tv

Target: The Corruptors!

1961

Target: The Corruptors!

Dr. Kildare

tv

Dr. Kildare

1961

Dr. Kildare

as Dr. Matt Gunderson

The Dick Powell Show

tv

The Dick Powell Show

1961

The Dick Powell Show

as Martin

The Dick Powell Show

tv

The Dick Powell Show

1961

The Dick Powell Show

as Aristede Fresco

The Dick Powell Show

tv

The Dick Powell Show

1961

The Dick Powell Show

as Dr. Alan Keegan

87th Precinct

tv

87th Precinct

1961

87th Precinct

as Greg Brovane

The DuPont Show of the Week

tv

The DuPont Show of the Week

1961

The DuPont Show of the Week

as Collucci

The DuPont Show of the Week

tv

The DuPont Show of the Week

1961

The DuPont Show of the Week

as Danilo Diaz

CineRaya

movie

The Million Dollar Incident

1961

The Million Dollar Incident

as Sammy

The Secret of the Purple Reef

movie

The Secret of the Purple Reef

1960

The Secret of the Purple Reef

as Tom Weber

The Law and Mr. Jones

tv

The Law and Mr. Jones

1960

The Law and Mr. Jones

as Carbell Carney

The Islanders

tv

The Islanders

1960

The Islanders

as Hooker

CineRaya

tv

The Witness

1960

The Witness

as Abe Reles

The Barbara Stanwyck Show

tv

The Barbara Stanwyck Show

1960

The Barbara Stanwyck Show

as Joe

The Aquanauts

tv

The Aquanauts

1960

The Aquanauts

as Jeremiah Wilson

The Aquanauts

tv

The Aquanauts

1960

The Aquanauts

as Angel

Murder, Inc.

movie

Murder, Inc.

1960

Murder, Inc.

as Abe Reles

Pretty Boy Floyd

movie

Pretty Boy Floyd

1960

Pretty Boy Floyd

as Shorty Walters

The Bloody Brood

movie

The Bloody Brood

1959

The Bloody Brood

as Nico

The Untouchables

tv

The Untouchables

1959

The Untouchables

as Duke Mullen

The Untouchables

tv

The Untouchables

1959

The Untouchables

as Nate Selko

Play of the Week

tv

Play of the Week

1959

Play of the Week

as Mestizo

Play of the Week

tv

Play of the Week

1959

Play of the Week

The Twilight Zone

tv

The Twilight Zone

1959

The Twilight Zone

as Ramos Clementine

Deadline

tv

Deadline

1959

Deadline

as Box

New York Confidential

tv

New York Confidential

1959

New York Confidential

Naked City

tv

Naked City

1958

Naked City

as Extortionist

Naked City

tv

Naked City

1958

Naked City

as Lee Staunton

Naked City

tv

Naked City

1958

Naked City

as Gimpy (uncredited)

Naked City

tv

Naked City

1958

Naked City

as Frankie O'Hearn

Wind Across the Everglades

movie

Wind Across the Everglades

1958

Wind Across the Everglades

as Writer

Decoy

tv

Decoy

1957

Decoy

as Fred Dana

Wagon Train

tv

Wagon Train

1957

Wagon Train

as Gus Morgan

Have Gun, Will Travel

tv

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

as Waller - Gambler

Tony Awards

tv

Tony Awards

1956

Tony Awards

as Self - Presenter

Tony Awards

tv

Tony Awards

1956

Tony Awards

as Self - Host

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

tv

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

1955

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

as Meyer Fine

Omnibus

tv

Omnibus

1952

Omnibus

as Charlie

The Red Skelton Show

tv

The Red Skelton Show

1951

The Red Skelton Show

as Colonel Hush-Hush

Armstrong Circle Theatre

tv

Armstrong Circle Theatre

1950

Armstrong Circle Theatre

as Petar Porovic

Robert Montgomery Presents

tv

Robert Montgomery Presents

1950

Robert Montgomery Presents

Studio One

tv

Studio One

1948

Studio One

as Carmen's Assistant

Studio One

tv

Studio One

1948

Studio One

as Jack

Bambi

tv

Bambi

1948

Bambi

as Self

Kraft Television Theatre

tv

Kraft Television Theatre

1947

Kraft Television Theatre

as Radar Operator

Kraft Television Theatre

tv

Kraft Television Theatre

1947

Kraft Television Theatre

as Izzy

Golden Globe Awards

tv

Golden Globe Awards

1944

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Nominee

Golden Globe Awards

tv

Golden Globe Awards

1944

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Presenter

Golden Globe Awards

tv

Golden Globe Awards

1944

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Audience Member

Golden Globe Awards

tv

Golden Globe Awards

1944

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Nominee / Presenter

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