Portrait of George Savalas

George Savalas

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, Dec 05 1924
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, USA

Death: Wed, Oct 02 1985
George Savalas is 60 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Kojak: The Belarus File
Kojak: The Belarus File
George Savalas was 60 in Kojak: The Belarus File as 'Stavros'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 16 1985
Poster of Fake-Out
Fake-Out
George Savalas was 57 in Fake-Out as 'The Pit Boss'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 1982
Poster of Fade-In
Fade-In
George Savalas was 48 in Fade-In as 'Norman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1973
Poster of The Outfit
The Outfit
George Savalas was 48 in The Outfit as 'Kenilworth Finance Employee (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1973
Poster of The Marcus-Nelson Murders
The Marcus-Nelson Murders
George Savalas was 48 in The Marcus-Nelson Murders as 'Jack Deems'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 08 1973
Poster of Violent City
Violent City
George Savalas was 45 in Violent City as 'Shapiro'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of Kelly's Heroes
Kelly's Heroes
George Savalas was 45 in Kelly's Heroes as '1st Sgt. Mulligan (artillerly unit)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 22 1970
Poster of Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan
George Savalas was 40 in Genghis Khan as 'Toktoa'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 15 1965
Poster of Good Neighbor Sam
Good Neighbor Sam
George Savalas was 39 in Good Neighbor Sam as 'Truck Driver (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 22 1964

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
George Savalas would have been no older than 60 in Alice in Wonderland as 'Courtier'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 09 1985
Poster of The Alan Hamel Show
The Alan Hamel Show
George Savalas was 51+ in The Alan Hamel Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1976
Poster of Alice
Alice
George Savalas was 51+ in Alice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 1976
Poster of Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
George Savalas was 49+ in Kolchak: The Night Stalker as 'Kaz (as Demosthenes)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
George Savalas was 48+ in Kojak as 'Curly Stavors, Sgt. Stavros, Det. Stravros, Det. Stavros'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of All in the Family
All in the Family
George Savalas was 46+ in All in the Family as 'Joe Frouge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1971
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
George Savalas was 42+ in Mannix as 'Sergeant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
George Savalas was 39+ in Daniel Boone as 'The Warden'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
George Savalas was 39+ in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. as 'Greek Merchant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1964
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
George Savalas was 38+ in The Fugitive as 'Prisoner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
George Savalas was 37+ in The Virginian as 'Turnkey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
George Savalas was 36+ in Dr. Kildare as 'Aristos'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961