Peter Falk was born in September 16, 1927, he was an American actor, best known for his role as Lieutenant Columbo in the television series Columbo. He appeared in numerous films and television guest roles and was nominated for an Academy Award twice (for 1960′s Murder, Inc. and 1961′s Pocketful of Miracles), and won the Emmy Award on five occasions (four for Columbo) and the Golden Globe award once.
Director William Friedkin, when discussing Falk’s role in his 1978 film The Brink’s Job said that “Peter has a great range from comedy to drama. He could break your heart or he could make you laugh.”
He starred with Gene Barry in a ninety-minute TV pilot about a highly-skilled, laid-back detective. Columbo eventually became part of an anthology series titled The NBC Mystery Movie, along with McCloud and McMillan & Wife.
The detective series stayed on NBC from 1971 to 1978, took a respite, and returned occasionally on ABC from 1989 to 2003. He was “everyone’s favorite rumpled television detective”, writes historian David Fantle.Describing his role, Variety columnist Howard Prouty writes, “The joy of all this is watching Columbo dissemble the fiendishly clever cover stories of the loathsome rats who consider themselves his better.”
Peter Falk died at his Beverly Hills home on June 23, 2011, at the age of 83.The cause of death was not released.But according to his daughter, Catherine Falk, the actor had been suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.He was survived by his wife and two daughters.His daughters said they would remember his “wisdom and humor”
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