Best known to TV viewers as the titular, rumpled Detective Columbo in the series Columbo, a role that earned him four Emmy Awards and one Golden Globe Award.

Before Fame

He had his right eye surgically removed when he was younger and wore a glass eye for most of his life.

Trivia

He has also appeared in films such as Pocketful of Miracles, A Woman Under the Influence and The Great Race.

Family Life

He was married to Alyce Mayo from 1960-1976; the couple adopted two daughters. He was later married to Shera Danese from 1977-2011.

Associated With

He was in the film The Princess Bride based off of the book by William Goldman.

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Peter Falk Highlights