Telly SavalasAwards

Born:
January 21, 1922 in Garden City, NY
Occupation:
Actor
Birth name:
Aristotle Savalas
Biography:
American actor Telly Savalas was born into a transplanted Greek family in Garden City, New York. After dropping out of Columbia University, Savalas served in World War II, from which he was discharged with a Purple Heart disability. Though not a performer himself, Savalas remained active in show...Read More

  • Battle of the Bulge

    Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

    Nominated
    Hollywood Foreign Press Association
    1965

  • Birdman of Alcatraz

    Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

    Nominated
    Hollywood Foreign Press Association
    1962

  • Birdman of Alcatraz

    Best Supporting Actor

    Nominated
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
    1962

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