Peter Falk
Peter Falk (born September 16, 1927, in New York City, died June 23, 2011) is best known as the detective in the television series Columbo (1968-2003). He was directed by John Cassavetes in Husbands (1970), A Woman Under the Influence (1974) with Gena Rowlands, Mikey and Nicky (1976). He acted in movies like Murder, Inc. (1960), Pocketful of Miracles (1961) by Frank Capra, Anzio (1968), The Brink’s Job (1978) by William Friedkin, The In-Laws (1979) with Alan Arkin, The Princess Bride (1987) by Rob Reiner, Wings of Desire (1987) by Wim Wenders, The Player (1992) by Robert Altman. He wrote the autobiography Just One More Thing (2006).
Golden Globe Awards
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1994 NomineeBest Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television -
1994 NomineeBest Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
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1992 NomineeBest Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television -
1991 NomineeBest Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama
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1978 NomineeBest Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama
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1976 NomineeBest Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama
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1975 NomineeBest Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama
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1974 NomineeBest Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama
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1973 WinnerBest Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama
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1972 NomineeActor In A Leading Role - Drama Series Or Television Movie
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1961 NomineeNew Star Of The Year - Actor