George Savalas

George Savalas

Acting 1924-12-05 Bronx, New York, USA

Greek-American actor George Savalas is best remembered for co-starring on his elder brother (Telly Savalas)'s popular television detective show Kojak (1973) (1973-78). He played Detective Stavros to Telly's Kojak, changed his middle name later in life from "Nicholas" to "Demosthenes" and was billed as simply Demosthenes in the end credits to avoid confusion with the elder Savalas. George Savalas served in the Pacific during WWII and was a decorated U.S. Navy gunner. He learned his craft at Columbia University's School of Drama. Before making it to the small screen, he was an accomplished stage actor and acting instructor. He was, briefly, the drummer for the Clyde McCoy Big Band. He got his start on the Dick Powell Theater, and went on to guest star on other series. He appeared in several films including Genghis Khan (1965) and Kelly's Heroes (1970). After "Kojak" ended, he recorded a Top-10 Greek language record and toured with his band at many major venues including Carnegie Hall. Savalas later returned to his first love, the stage, and appeared in many off-Broadway plays. He died of leukemia in 1985, aged 60, and was survived by his wife and their six children (five sons and one daughter).

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1985 Stavros
1985 Courtier
1982 The Pit Boss
1976
1974 Kaz (as Demosthenes)
1973 Jack Deems
1973 Kenilworth Finance Employee (uncredited)
1973 Norman
1973 Curly Stavors
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1973 Sgt. Stavros
1973 Det. Stravros
1973 Det. Stavros
1971 Joe Frouge
1970 1st Sgt. Mulligan (Artillerly Unit)
1970 Shapiro
1969 Apollo (uncredited)
1967 Sergeant
1965 Toktoa
1965 Pool Player
1964 Truck Driver (uncredited)
1964 The Warden
1964 Greek Merchant
1963 Prisoner
1962 Turnkey
1961 Aristos
1961 Self