George Savalas

Acting

Born December 5, 1924 — Died October 2, 1985

From Bronx, New York, USA

Also known as Demosthenes Savalas, Demosthenes

Biography

Greek-American actor George Savalas is best remembered for co-starring on his elder brother (Telly Savalas)'s popular television detective show Kojak (1973) (1973-78). He played Detective Stavros to Telly's Kojak, changed his middle name later in life from "Nicholas" to "Demosthenes" and was billed ...