Peter Michael Falk September 16 1927 June 23 2011 was an American actor and comedian He is best known for his role as Lieutenant Columbo in the television series Columbo 19682003 which earned him four Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award Falk was twice nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Murder Inc 1960 and Pocketful of Miracles 1961 He is also known for his collaborations with filmmaker and actor John Cassavetes in films such as Husbands 1970 A Woman Under the Influence 1974 Opening Night 1977 Elaine Mays Mikey and Nicky 1976 and the Columbo episode Étude in Black 1972 Falks other film roles include Its a Mad Mad Mad Mad World 1963 The Great Race 1965 Anzio 1968 Murder by Death 1976 The Cheap Detective 1978 The InLaws 1979 The Princess Bride 1987 Wings of Desire 1987 The Player 1992 and Next 2007
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