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George Savalas

American actor (1924-1985) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 60

Georgios Demosthenes Savalas 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.

George Savalas is read about 310 times a day, in 14 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 104 days, one point a day.

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1985Died2 October 1985Alice in WonderlandSeries, 1985CourtierKojak: The Belarus FileFilm, 1985Stavros1982Fake-OutFilm, The Pit Boss1979Κραυγή στον άνεμοFilm1976AliceSeries1974Kolchak: The Night StalkerSeries, Kaz (as Demosthenes)1973KojakSeries, Curly StavorsFade InFilm, 1973NormanThe Marcus-Nelson MurdersFilm, 1973Jack DeemsThe OutfitFilm, 1973Kenilworth Finance Employee (uncredited)1971All in the FamilySeries, Joe Frouge1970Kelly's HeroesFilm, 1st Sgt. Mulligan (Artillerly Unit)Violent CityFilm, 1970Shapiro1969A Dream of KingsFilm, Apollo (uncredited)1967MannixSeries, Sergeant1965Genghis KhanFilm, ToktoaThe Slender ThreadFilm, 1965Pool Player1964Daniel BooneSeries, The WardenGood Neighbor SamFilm, 1964Truck Driver (uncredited)1963The FugitiveSeries, Prisoner1962The VirginianSeries, Turnkey1961Dr. KildareSeries, Aristos1924Born5 December 1924

People around George

  • Kelly's Heroes 1970
  • The Slender Thread 1965
  • The Outfit 1973
  • Good Neighbor Sam 1964
  • Violent City 1970

Also in Deutsch

Filmography 12

28 credits on file

Television 13

Media & music

Photos 1

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 1985 · aged 60