Peter Falk
American actor (1927–2011)
1927 — 2011
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor (1927–2011)
Born
September 16, 1927
Died
2011 (age ~84)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, television producer
United StatesBorn in New York CityDied in Beverly Hills
1927
Born in New York City (1927-09-16)
1962
AwardPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
1972
AwardPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
1976
AwardPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
1990
AwardPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
2011
Died in Beverly Hills
About
Peter Michael Falk was an American actor. He is best known for his role as Lieutenant Columbo on the NBC/ABC series Columbo, for which he won four Primetime Emmy Awards 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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Who is Peter Falk?+
Peter Michael Falk was an American actor. He is best known for his role as Lieutenant Columbo on the NBC/ABC series Columbo, for which he won four Primetime Emmy Awards 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 p
What does the name Peter mean?+
The name Peter means "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is of English origin.
When was Peter Falk born?+
Peter Falk was born on September 16, 1927.
When did Peter Falk die?+
Peter Falk died in 2011, at approximately 84 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.
The name Peter is of English origin, meaning "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Peter — September 16, 1927
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Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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