Peter Falk

    • Full name: Peter Michael Falk
    • Born: September 16, 1927
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York
    • Eastern European/Jewish descent
    • Attended: The New School for Social Research, Hamilton College and Syracuse University
    • Has a glass eye as a result of a malignant tumor
    • Awards: 6 Emmy Awards
    • Ex-spouse: Alyce Mayo
    • Remarried: Shera Danese
    • Adopted two daughters with Mayo, Catherine and Jackie
    • December 2008: It was reported that Falk has Alzheimer's and dementiaUS Weekly: Columbo Star Peter Falk Has Alzheimer's (December 16, 2008)
  • Peter Falk is an American actor who portrayed the character of Lt. Columbo on the television series Columbo. Falk also appeared in several films including Pocketful of Miracles, The In-Laws and The Princess Bride.
  • Alzheimer's Disease

    On December 16, 2008, Falk's daughter, Catherine, revealed that her father was battling Alzheimer's Disease and dementia. She stated that Falk needed "full-time custodial care for his health and safety."US Weekly: Columbo Star Peter Falk Has Alzheimer's (December 16, 2008) Catherine is seeking conservatorship to "protect" her father. A hearing for the case has been set for January 2009. Falk turned 81 years old on September 16, 2008.HollyScoop: Peter Falk Has Alzheimer's Disease (December 16, 2008)
  • Film and Television

    • 1958: Wind Across the Everglades
    • 1960: Pretty Boy Floyd
    • 1961: Pocketful of Miracles
    • 1963: The Balcony
    • 1965: The Great Race
    • 1965-1966: The Trials of O'Brien
    • 1969: Castle Keep
    • 1971-2003: Columbo
    • 1978: The Cheap Detective
    • 1986: Big Trouble
    • 1987: The Princess Bride
    • 1990: Tune in Tomorrow
    • 2000: Enemies of Laughter
    • 2002: Undisputed
    • 2003: Three Days of Rain
    • 2005: Checking Out
    • 2005: The Thing About My Folks
    • 2007: Three Days to Vegas
    • 2007: Next
    • 2008: American Cowslip

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