Telly Savalas
American actor
- Full name
- Aristotelis Savalas Savalas
- Born
- 21 January 1922Garden City, Long Island, New York
- Died
- 22 January 1994aged 72 · Universal City, California
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Aquarius
- Years active
- 1962–1970
Known for
About Telly Savalas
Telly Savalas was an American actor. They were born on 21 January 1922 in Garden City, Long Island, New York. Their career spanned 4 titles, among them On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969), The Dirty Dozen (1967) and Kelly's Heroes (1970).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Telly Savalas is Birdman of Alcatraz (1962); in all, 4 films over 8 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969), with 15 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1960s, with 3 titles. The person they have worked with most is Donald Sutherland, on 2 films, among them The Dirty Dozen and Kelly's Heroes.
Latest work
Full filmography (4)- 1970
Kelly's Heroes
MSgt. Big Joe
- 1969
- 1967
- 1962
Where to watch Telly Savalas
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1969
- 1967
- 1962
The best Telly Savalas films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Kelly's Heroes 1970
- The Dirty Dozen 1967
- On Her Majesty's Secret Service 1969
Has worked with
Questions about Telly Savalas
Where was Telly Savalas born?
Telly Savalas was born on 21 January 1922 in Garden City, Long Island, New York.
When did Telly Savalas die?
Telly Savalas died on 22 January 1994, aged 72. They died in Universal City, California.
What are the best Telly Savalas films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Telly Savalas films are Kelly's Heroes (1970, 8.0), The Dirty Dozen (1967, 8.0) and On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969, 6.9).
How many films and TV shows has Telly Savalas been in?
MovieNCo lists 4 films for Telly Savalas, from Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) to Kelly's Heroes (1970).
What is Telly Savalas's star sign?
Telly Savalas was a Aquarius: born on 21 January.
Page reviewed on 10 November 2015.