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Aristotle Savalas (1922 - 1994) Telly Savalas is best remembered for his role as the tough-talking New York City detective Theodore Kojak. Birth Name: Aristotle Savalas Place of birth: Garden City, New York (USA) Nationality: Greek Citizenship: American Parents: Nicholas and Christina Savalas, Greek immigrants to the United States of America Siblings: (in order of birth) Gus, (Telly), George, Theodore and Katherine Children: (in order of birth) Christina, Penelope, Candace, Nicholas, Christian and Ariana Wives: Katherine Nicholaidis, Marilynn (Lynn) Gardner and Julie Hovland Goddaughter: Jennifer Aniston-Pitt First Job: Selling newspapers and shining shoes Preparatory Education: Sewaneka High School, Floral, New York College: Armed Forces Institute, Columbia University where he studied psychology, radio and English. Occupation: Actor, Director Awards: Oscar Nomination for his role in "Birdman of Alcatraz" (1963), Television Emmy for "Kojak" (1973); Golden Globe Award for "Kojak" (1975 and 1976), Selected Acting Roles: - "Kojak", A 1970s TV Show about a bald, lollypop eating, tough New York City Police Detective. His well known line in the TV show was: "Who loves ya’, baby?") - The James Bond villain Blofeld in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" (1969) - a Feto Gomez, a prisoner in "Birdman of Alcatraz" (1963) Sports: (participating) Swimming and Golf, (watching) Horse Racing and Pro Football Books: Historical biographies Inscribed on his headstone, a familiar quote from Aristotle reads: "The hour of departure has arrived, and we go our ways - I to die and you to live. Which is better God only knows." For further information visit: http://www.tellysavalas.com/