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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...
Known for
The FugitiveSeries • 1963
MannixSeries • 1967
The VirginianSeries • 1962
Dr. KildareSeries • 1961
AliceSeries • 1976
Daniel BooneSeries • 1964
All in the FamilySeries • 1971
KojakSeries • 1973
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Series • 1964
Kolchak: The Night StalkerSeries • 1974
Kelly's HeroesMovie • 1970
Alice in WonderlandSeries • 1985
The OutfitMovie • 1973
Violent CityMovie • 1970
Good Neighbor SamMovie • 1964
Genghis KhanMovie • 1965
The Slender ThreadMovie • 1965