Telly Savalas
- Biography
- American actor Telly Savalas was born into a transplanted Greek family in Garden City, New York. After dropping out of Columbia University, Savalas served in World War II, from which he was discharged with a Purple Heart disability.
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- Born
- January 21, 1922
- Died
- January 22, 1994
Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Supporting Actor Birdman of Alcatraz |
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Battle of the Bulge |
| 1962 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Birdman of Alcatraz |
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