Peter Falk
| Born | September 16, 1927 |
| Hometown | New York City, New York (state), United States |
| Net worth | $5 million |
| Height | 5'6" (1.68m) |
| Spouse | Shera Danese, Alyce Mayo |
| Children | Jackie Falk, Catherine Falk |
| Parents | Michael Peter Falk, Madeline Hochhauser |
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Fred Savage Remembers His ‘The Princess Bride’ Grandpa, Peter Falk: “He Couldn’t Have Been Nicer…He’s Just the Warmest, Best Guy”
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made | Columbo: It's All in the Game | Nominated |
| 1994 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Columbo | Nominated |
| 1992 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made | Columbo and the Murder of a Rock Star | Nominated |
| 1991 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Columbo | Nominated |
| 1991 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama | Columbo | Nominated |
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