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| Born | September 16, 1927 |
| Hometown | The Bronx, New York, United States of America |
| Height | 5'6" (1.68m) |
| Spouse | Shera Danese (m 1977 - 2011) , Alyce Mayo (m 1960 - 1976) |
| Children | Jackie Falk , Catherine Falk |
| Parents | Michael Peter Falk , Madeline Hochhauser |
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Columbo’s greatest mystery: why do Gen Zers adore him?
- The year’s biggest mystery wears a big flapping trenchcoat and hang-dog smile. America has gone crazy for a retro-thriller inspired by a 50-year-old cop show – but why? That’s the puzzler presented by Poker Face, the new hit from Knives Out creator Rian Johnson. The series, which has just had its finale in the US – a UK air date has yet to be announced – stars Natasha Lyonne as a flinty sleuth and has captivated viewers with its old-school mystery-of-the-week format.
MOVIES & TV SHOWS
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Columbo | Nominated |
| 1994 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made | Columbo: It's All in the Game | Nominated |
| 1992 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made | Columbo and the Murder of a Rock Star | Nominated |
| 1991 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Columbo | Nominated |
| 1991 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama | Columbo | Nominated |
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