Telly Savalas Biography, Age, Weight, Height, Friend, Like, Affairs, Favourite, Birthdate & Other

Telly Savalas was one of Hollywood’s most versatile showmen, widely recognised as the bald-headed cop from Kojak. His role as Theo Kojak, the lollipop sucking cop who used the trademark line Who loves Ya, baby? in Kojak, is regarded as one of the best performances of his career. Some of his other renowned films include, The Greatest Story Ever Told, Birdman of Alcatraz, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, The Scalphunters , Kelly Heros, Beyond the Poseidon Adventure and Cannonba ll Run II. His famous bald look and piercing eyes often landed him villainous roles including the treacherous, merciless villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld in the James Bond film, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

He soon became known for the atrocious, sadistic and psychotic roles he played on screen. This Golden Globe Award-winning actor had a very humble beginning, as his family struggled to make ends meet. Along with his brother, he did a number of odd jobs to support the family and also served in the United States Army for a while. He was awarded the prestigious Purple Heart medal for his military services and has been the recipient of a number of other accolades related to acting.