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Peter Falk

Peter Falk

Acting·1927–2011·93 films

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 Greatest TV Stars of All Time list. He received a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013.…

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Filmography

Shark Tale
Shark Tale (2004)Don Feinberg (voice)
The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride (1987)The Grandfather
Next
Next (2007)Irv
Wings of Desire
Wings of Desire (1987)The Filmstar
The Player
The Player (1992)Peter Falk
Murder by Death
Murder by Death (1976)Sam Diamond
Undisputed
Undisputed (2002)Mendy Ripstein
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963)Third Cab Driver
A Woman Under the Influence
A Woman Under the Influence (1974)Nick Longhetti
The Great Race
The Great Race (1965)Max
The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)Tramp (uncredited)
Opening Night
Opening Night (1977)Self (uncredited)
Made
Made (2001)Max
Mikey and Nicky
Mikey and Nicky (1976)Mikey
Pocketful of Miracles
Pocketful of Miracles (1961)Joy Boy
Corky Romano
Corky Romano (2001)Francis A. 'Pops' Romano
Faraway, So Close!
Faraway, So Close! (1993)Peter Falk
Husbands
Husbands (1970)Archie Black
The In-Laws
The In-Laws (1979)Vincent J. Ricardo
The Cheap Detective
The Cheap Detective (1978)Lou Peckinpaugh
Vibes
Vibes (1988)Harry Buscafusco
Castle Keep
Castle Keep (1969)Sgt. Rossi
Anzio
Anzio (1968)Cpl. Jack Rabinoff
Robin and the 7 Hoods
Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964)Guy Gisborne
The Lost World
The Lost World (2001)Theo Kerr
The Brink's Job
The Brink's Job (1978)Tony Pino
Ransom for a Dead Man
Ransom for a Dead Man (1972)Columbo
...All the Marbles
...All the Marbles (1981)Harry Sears
Machine Gun McCain
Machine Gun McCain (1969)Charlie Adamo
Attack and Retreat
Attack and Retreat (1964)lieutenant Mario
Big Trouble
Big Trouble (1986)Steve Rickey
Pressure Point
Pressure Point (1962)Young Psychiatrist
Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder (1968)Columbo
Tune in Tomorrow...
Tune in Tomorrow... (1990)Pedro Carmichael
Roommates
Roommates (1995)Rocky Holzeck
Wind Across the Everglades
Wind Across the Everglades (1958)Writer
Murder, Inc.
Murder, Inc. (1960)Abe Reles
Cookie
Cookie (1989)Dominick 'Dino' Capisco
The Thing About My Folks
The Thing About My Folks (2005)Sam Kleinman
The Muppets Go Hollywood
The Muppets Go Hollywood (1979)Self
Penelope
Penelope (1966)Lt. Horatio Bixbee
Arthur Miller: Writer
Arthur Miller: Writer (2017)Self (archive footage)
Checking Out
Checking Out (2006)Morris Applebaum
The Sunshine Boys
The Sunshine Boys (1996)Willie Clark
The Balcony
The Balcony (1963)Police Chief
American Cowslip
American Cowslip (2009)Father Randolph
A Town Without Christmas
A Town Without Christmas (2001)Max
Luv
Luv (1967)Milt Manville
A Constant Forge
A Constant Forge (2000)Self
Lakeboat
Lakeboat (2000)Pierman
Peter Falk versus Columbo
Peter Falk versus Columbo (2019)Self (archive footage)
Finding John Christmas
Finding John Christmas (2003)Max
The Bloody Brood
The Bloody Brood (1959)Nico
When Angels Come to Town
When Angels Come to Town (2004)Max
Scared Straight!
Scared Straight! (1978)Narration (voice)
Happy New Year
Happy New Year (1987)Nick
My Darling Vivian
My Darling Vivian (2020)Self (archive footage)
Money Kings
Money Kings (1998)Vinnie
Griffin and Phoenix
Griffin and Phoenix (1976)Geoffrey Griffin
Three Days of Rain
Three Days of Rain (2002)Waldo
Frank Capra's American Dream
Frank Capra's American Dream (1997)Self
Three Days to Vegas
Three Days to Vegas (2007)Gus 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald
The World of Jim Henson
The World of Jim Henson (1994)Tramp (archive footage)
Pronto
Pronto (1997)Harry Arno
A Storm in Summer
A Storm in Summer (2000)Abel Shaddick
Brigadoon
Brigadoon (1966)Jeff Douglas
Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars (1982)Self
In the Spirit
In the Spirit (1990)Roger Flan
Edge of Outside
Edge of Outside (2006)Self
Pretty Boy Floyd
Pretty Boy Floyd (1960)Shorty Walters
Wilder Days
Wilder Days (2003)James 'Pop Up' Morse
Enemies of Laughter
Enemies of Laughter (2000)Paul's Father
Anything for John
Anything for John (1993)Self
Operation Snafu
Operation Snafu (1970)Peter Pawney
Too Many Thieves
Too Many Thieves (1966)Danny
The Secret of the Purple Reef
The Secret of the Purple Reef (1960)Tom Weber
Wings of Desire: The Angels Among Us
Wings of Desire: The Angels Among Us (2003)Self
A Step Out of Line
A Step Out of Line (1971)Harry Connors
Hubert's Brain
Hubert's Brain (2001)Bailey (voice)
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002)Self
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003)Self /Self - Columbo
Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'
Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World' (1991)Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady
Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady (1982)
Motion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders
Motion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders (1990)Self
Char·ac·ter
Char·ac·ter (2012)Self
Cops n Roberts
Cops n Roberts (1995)Salvatore Santini
A Hatful of Rain
A Hatful of Rain (1968)Polo Pope
A Trace of Murder
A Trace of MurderColumbo
I Love Liberty
I Love Liberty (1982)Self
Lost Case
Lost Case (2014)Columbo (archive footage)
All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman
All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman (1979)Self
The Making of 'Husbands'
The Making of 'Husbands' (1971)Self
Out of the Shadows: The Films of John Cassavetes
Out of the Shadows: The Films of John Cassavetes (1993)Self