Movies (Acting Roles)

Remote Control Magic: The Movie
Telly Savalas would have been no older than 72 in Remote Control Magic: The Movie as 'Self (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 13 2012

Paul Williams Still Alive
Telly Savalas would have been no older than 72 in Paul Williams Still Alive as 'Self (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 11 2011

2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
Telly Savalas would have been no older than 72 in 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift as 'Self (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Tue, Aug 03 2010

Operation Dirty Dozen
Telly Savalas would have been no older than 72 in Operation Dirty Dozen as 'Self'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006

Backfire!
Telly Savalas would have been no older than 72 in Backfire! as 'Most Evil Man'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 1995

Mind Twister
Telly Savalas would have been no older than 72 in Mind Twister as 'Richard Howland'.Movie Released: Wed, Mar 16 1994

Perfect Crimes
Telly Savalas was 69 in Perfect Crimes as 'Self - Narrator'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1991

Rose Against the Odds
Telly Savalas was 69 in Rose Against the Odds as 'George Parnassus'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 29 1991

Kojak: None So Blind
Telly Savalas was 68 in Kojak: None So Blind as 'Inspector Theo Kojak'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 07 1990

Kojak: Flowers For Matty
Telly Savalas was 67 in Kojak: Flowers For Matty as 'Inspector Theo Kojak'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 04 1990

Kojak: Fatal Flaw
Telly Savalas was 67 in Kojak: Fatal Flaw as 'Lieutenant Theo Kojak'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 30 1989

Kojak: Ariana
Telly Savalas was 67 in Kojak: Ariana as 'Lieutenant Theo Kojak'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 02 1989

The Hollywood Detective
Telly Savalas was 67 in The Hollywood Detective as 'Harry Bell'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 25 1989

Faceless
Telly Savalas was 66 in Faceless as 'Terry Hallen'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 22 1988

Kojak: The Price of Justice
Telly Savalas was 65 in Kojak: The Price of Justice as 'Inspector Theo Kojak'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 21 1987

Beyond Reason
Telly Savalas was 63 in Beyond Reason as 'Dr. Nicholas Mati'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 26 1985

Kojak: The Belarus File
Telly Savalas was 63 in Kojak: The Belarus File as 'Lieutenant Theo Kojak'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 16 1985

The Cartier Affair
Telly Savalas was 62 in The Cartier Affair as 'Phil Drexler'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 03 1984

Cannonball Run II
Telly Savalas was 62 in Cannonball Run II as 'Hymie'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1984

أفغانستان لماذا؟
Telly Savalas was 61 in أفغانستان لماذا؟ Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984

Fake-Out
Telly Savalas was 60 in Fake-Out as 'Lt. Thurston'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 1982

Silent Rebellion
Telly Savalas was 60 in Silent Rebellion as 'Pete'.Movie Released: Tue, May 04 1982

Hellinger's Law
Telly Savalas was 59 in Hellinger's Law as 'Nick Hellinger'.Movie Released: Tue, Mar 10 1981

The Border
Telly Savalas was 58 in The Border as 'Frank Cooper'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 1980

The Muppet Movie
Telly Savalas was 57 in The Muppet Movie as 'El Sleazo Tough'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1979

Escape to Athena
Telly Savalas was 57 in Escape to Athena as 'Zeno'.Movie Released: Mon, May 21 1979

Capricorn One
Telly Savalas was 55 in Capricorn One as 'Albain'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1977

Joys
Telly Savalas was 54 in Joys as 'Self'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1976

Killer Force
Telly Savalas was 53 in Killer Force as 'Webb'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 14 1976

Inside Out
Telly Savalas was 53 in Inside Out as 'Harry Morgan'.Movie Released: Sun, Oct 19 1975

The House of Exorcism
Telly Savalas was 53 in The House of Exorcism as 'Leandro (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 02 1975

She Cried Murder
Telly Savalas was 51 in She Cried Murder as 'Inspector Joe Brody'.Movie Released: Tue, Sep 25 1973

Lisa and the Devil
Telly Savalas was 51 in Lisa and the Devil as 'Leandro'.Movie Released: Tue, May 08 1973

The Marcus-Nelson Murders
Telly Savalas was 51 in The Marcus-Nelson Murders as 'Lt. Theo Kojak'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 08 1973

Redneck
Telly Savalas was 51 in Redneck as 'Memphis'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1973

Pancho Villa
Telly Savalas was 50 in Pancho Villa as 'Pancho Villa'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 31 1972

Visions...
Telly Savalas was 50 in Visions... as 'Lt. Phil Keegan'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 10 1972

Horror Express
Telly Savalas was 50 in Horror Express as 'Captain Kazan'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 1972

Sonny and Jed
Telly Savalas was 50 in Sonny and Jed as 'Sheriff Franciscus'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 1972

Crime Boss
Telly Savalas was 50 in Crime Boss as 'Don Vincenzo'.Movie Released: Tue, Aug 08 1972

Mongo's Back in Town
Telly Savalas was 49 in Mongo's Back in Town as 'Lieutenant Pete Tolstad'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1971

A Town Called Hell
Telly Savalas was 49 in A Town Called Hell as 'Don Carlos'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 1971

Clay Pigeon
Telly Savalas was 49 in Clay Pigeon as 'Redford'.Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1971

Pretty Maids All in a Row
Telly Savalas was 49 in Pretty Maids All in a Row as 'Captain Sam Surcher'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 28 1971

Violent City
Telly Savalas was 48 in Violent City as 'Al Weber'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 1970

Kelly's Heroes
Telly Savalas was 48 in Kelly's Heroes as 'Master Sergeant "Big Joe"'.Movie Released: Mon, Jun 22 1970

Land Raiders
Telly Savalas was 47 in Land Raiders as 'Vince Carden'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 27 1969

Crooks and Coronets
Telly Savalas was 47 in Crooks and Coronets as 'Herbie Haseler'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 02 1969

Mackenna's Gold
Telly Savalas was 47 in Mackenna's Gold as 'Sergeant Tibbs'.Movie Released: Tue, Mar 18 1969

The Assassination Bureau
Telly Savalas was 47 in The Assassination Bureau as 'Lord Bostwick'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 09 1969

Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell
Telly Savalas was 46 in Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell as 'Walter Braddock'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 23 1968

The Scalphunters
Telly Savalas was 46 in The Scalphunters as 'Jim Howie'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 29 1968

Sol Madrid
Telly Savalas was 46 in Sol Madrid as 'Emil Dietrich'.Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1968

The Dirty Dozen
Telly Savalas was 45 in The Dirty Dozen as 'Archer Maggott'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 15 1967

The Karate Killers
Telly Savalas was 45 in The Karate Killers as 'Count De Fanzini'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1967

Beau Geste
Telly Savalas was 44 in Beau Geste as 'Sgt. Maj. Dagineau'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1966

Battle of the Bulge
Telly Savalas was 43 in Battle of the Bulge as 'Sgt. Guffy'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 1965

The Slender Thread
Telly Savalas was 43 in The Slender Thread as 'Dr. Joe Coburn'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1965

Genghis Khan
Telly Savalas was 43 in Genghis Khan as 'Shan'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 15 1965

Fanfare for a Death Scene
Telly Savalas was 42 in Fanfare for a Death Scene as 'Ilchidai Khan'.Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1964

The New Interns
Telly Savalas was 42 in The New Interns as 'Dr. Dominic Riccio'.Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1964

Johnny Cool
Telly Savalas was 41 in Johnny Cool as 'Vincenzo 'Vince' Santangelo'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 1963

Love Is a Ball
Telly Savalas was 41 in Love Is a Ball as 'Dr. Christian Gump (Millie's uncle)'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 24 1963

The Interns
Telly Savalas was 40 in The Interns as 'Dr. Dominic Riccio'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 08 1962

Birdman of Alcatraz
Telly Savalas was 40 in Birdman of Alcatraz as 'Feto Gomez'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 04 1962

Cape Fear
Telly Savalas was 40 in Cape Fear as 'Private Detective Charles Sievers'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 12 1962

The Sin of Jesus
Telly Savalas was 39 in The Sin of Jesus as 'Felix'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 10 1961

The Young Savages
Telly Savalas was 39 in The Young Savages as 'Detective Lt. Gunderson'.Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1961

Mad Dog Coll
Telly Savalas was 39 in Mad Dog Coll as 'Lt. Dawson'.Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1961
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
The Commish
Telly Savalas was 69+ in The Commish as 'Tommy Colette'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1991

Ein Schloß am Wörthersee
Telly Savalas was 68+ in Ein Schloß am Wörthersee as 'Teddy'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 17 1990

J.J. Starbuck
Telly Savalas was 65+ in J.J. Starbuck as 'The Greek'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987

Alice in Wonderland
Telly Savalas was 63+ in Alice in Wonderland as 'Cheshire Cat'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 09 1985

The Equalizer
Telly Savalas was 63+ in The Equalizer as 'Brother Joseph Heiden'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985

The French Atlantic Affair
Telly Savalas was 57+ in The French Atlantic Affair as 'Fr. Craig Dunleavy'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 15 1979

Okay
Telly Savalas was 57+ in Okay as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 04 1979

Tales of the Unexpected
Telly Savalas was 57+ in Tales of the Unexpected as 'Joe Brisson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 1979

The Love Boat
Telly Savalas was 55+ in The Love Boat as 'Dr. Fabian Cain'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977

Alice
Telly Savalas was 54+ in Alice TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 1976

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Telly Savalas was 52+ in Les Rendez-vous du dimanche as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1975

Midi Première
Telly Savalas was 52+ in Midi Première as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 06 1975

Tony Orlando and Dawn
Telly Savalas was 52+ in Tony Orlando and Dawn as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 04 1974

Dinah!
Telly Savalas was 52+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974

Am laufenden Band
Telly Savalas was 52+ in Am laufenden Band as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 27 1974

Kojak
Telly Savalas was 51+ in Kojak as 'Theo Kojak'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973

Musikladen
Telly Savalas was 50+ in Musikladen as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 13 1972

V.I.P. Schaukel
Telly Savalas was 49+ in V.I.P. Schaukel as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 09 1971

Disco
Telly Savalas was 49+ in Disco as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 13 1971

The Carol Burnett Show
Telly Savalas was 45+ in The Carol Burnett Show as 'Self - Guest / Various Characters'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967

Cimarron Strip
Telly Savalas was 45+ in Cimarron Strip TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 07 1967

Garrison's Gorillas
Telly Savalas was 45+ in Garrison's Gorillas TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 06 1967

The F.B.I.
Telly Savalas was 43+ in The F.B.I. as 'Ed Clementi'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965

Run for Your Life
Telly Savalas was 43+ in Run for Your Life as 'Istvan Zabor'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1965

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Telly Savalas was 42+ in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. as 'Count Valeriano De Fanzini'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1964

The Rogues
Telly Savalas was 42+ in The Rogues TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1964

Einer wird gewinnen
Telly Savalas was 42+ in Einer wird gewinnen as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 25 1964

Top of the Pops
Telly Savalas was 41+ in Top of the Pops as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1964

Kraft Suspense Theatre
Telly Savalas was 41+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre as 'Beret, Ramon Castillo / Raymond Castle'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963

Burke's Law
Telly Savalas was 41+ in Burke's Law as 'Fakir George O'Shea, Balakirov aka Richard Goldtooth, Charlie Prince'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963

The Fugitive
Telly Savalas was 41+ in The Fugitive as 'Steve Keller, Victor Leonetti, Dan Polichek'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963

Grindl
Telly Savalas was 41+ in Grindl TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1963

Arrest and Trial
Telly Savalas was 41+ in Arrest and Trial as 'Frank Santo'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1963

The Dakotas
Telly Savalas was 40+ in The Dakotas TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 07 1963

Combat!
Telly Savalas was 40+ in Combat! as 'Colonel Kapsalis, Jon'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 1962

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Telly Savalas was 40+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as 'Philadelphia Harry'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962

The Virginian
Telly Savalas was 40+ in The Virginian as ''Colonel' Bliss'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962

The Mike Douglas Show
Telly Savalas was 39+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

The New Breed
Telly Savalas was 39+ in The New Breed as 'Dr. Buel Reed'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1961

Ben Casey
Telly Savalas was 39+ in Ben Casey TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961

Cain's Hundred
Telly Savalas was 39+ in Cain's Hundred as 'Frank Meehan, Harry Remick'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1961

Acapulco
Telly Savalas was 39+ in Acapulco as 'Mr. Carver'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 27 1961

The Aquanauts
Telly Savalas was 38+ in The Aquanauts as 'Paul Price'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1960

The Detectives
Telly Savalas was 37+ in The Detectives as 'Ben'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 16 1959

The Untouchables
Telly Savalas was 37+ in The Untouchables as 'Leo Stazak'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1959

The Twilight Zone
Telly Savalas was 37+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Erich Streator'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959

Bonanza
Telly Savalas was 37+ in Bonanza as 'Charles Augustus Hackett'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959

77 Sunset Strip
Telly Savalas was 36+ in 77 Sunset Strip as 'Brother Hendricksen'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958

Naked City
Telly Savalas was 36+ in Naked City as 'Gabriel Hody'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958

The Red Skelton Show
Telly Savalas was 29+ in The Red Skelton Show as 'Self / Tex'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1951

Armstrong Circle Theatre
Telly Savalas was 28+ in Armstrong Circle Theatre TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 06 1950

The Bob Hope Show
Telly Savalas was 28+ in The Bob Hope Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950

Bambi Awards
Telly Savalas was 25+ in Bambi Awards as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1948

Golden Globe Awards
Telly Savalas was 21+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Winner, Self - Nominee, Self - Presenter'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944