Date of Birth: January 21, 1922
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Date of Death: January 22, 1994
Biography
Aristotelis “Telly” Savalas was born on January 21, 1922, in Garden City, New York. He was an American actor and singer best known for his role as the bald-headed, tough-talking, lollipop-loving NYPD Detective Lieutenant Theo Kojak in the television series “Kojak” (1973–1978). Savalas’ career spanned over four decades, with notable film roles in “The Dirty Dozen” (1967), “Birdman of Alcatraz” (1962), and “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” (1969). Before becoming an actor, Savalas served in World War II and later worked as a news director and executive at ABC. His deep voice, distinctive look, and charismatic presence made him a beloved figure in entertainment. Savalas passed away on January 22, 1994, from bladder and prostate cancer.
5 Interesting Facts about Telly Savalas
1. Telly Savalas was originally considering a career in psychology before he turned to acting.
2. He was a close friend of actor John Aniston, the father of Jennifer Aniston, and even became her godfather.
3. Savalas recorded several albums and had a minor hit with his spoken word version of “If,” which reached No. 1 in the UK.
4. Despite his tough-guy persona on screen, he was known for his philanthropy and support of many charitable causes.
5. Savalas was a skilled poker player and participated in numerous celebrity poker tournaments.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Telly Savalas
1. “Who loves ya, baby?”
2. “I’m a romantic realist. I knew I would become a star, just as I know some day the bubble will burst.”
3. “We’re all born bald, baby.”
4. “The greatest gift is to be happy.”
5. “Acting is all about honesty. If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the height of his career, Telly Savalas achieved an estimated net worth of $5 million.
Children
Telly Savalas had six children: Christina Savalas, Penelope Savalas, Candace Savalas, Nicholas Savalas, Ariana Savalas, and Christian Savalas.
Relevant Links
1. [Telly Savalas – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001699/
2. [Telly Savalas – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telly_Savalas
3. [Telly Savalas – Biography](https://www.biography.com/actor/telly-savalas
4. [Telly Savalas – Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/telly_savalas
5. [Telly Savalas – Find a Grave](https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/738/telly-savalas
