Columbo

fictitious character in eponymous American TV detective crime drama series
Person television_character Q2984579
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Columbo

Summary

Columbo is a television character[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on June 28, 1934[3]. He worked as a police detective[4]. He ranks in the top 5% of television_character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month).[5]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Columbo…
  • Columbo was born on June 28, 1934[3].
  • Among Columbo's spouses was Mrs. Columbo[6].
  • Columbo held citizenship in United States[7].
  • Columbo is identified as part of the Italian Americans ethnic group[8].
  • Columbo worked as a police detective[4].
  • Columbo is the creator of Richard Levinson[9].
  • Columbo is recorded as male[10].
  • Columbo's instance of is recorded as television character[11].
  • Columbo's instance of is recorded as fictional human[12].
  • Columbo's instance of is recorded as fictional detective[13].
  • Columbo's instance of is recorded as film character[14].
  • Among the performers on Columbo was Peter Falk[15].
  • Columbo was performed by Thomas Mitchell[16].
  • Among the performers on Columbo was Bert Freed[17].
  • Columbo's Commons category is recorded as Columbo (character)[18].
  • Columbo's residence is recorded as New York City[19].
  • Columbo's residence is recorded as Los Angeles[20].
  • Columbo was part of the conflict Korean War[21].
  • Columbo's family name is recorded as Columbo[22].
  • Columbo's family name is recorded as Colombo[23].
  • Columbo's given name is recorded as Frank[24].
  • Columbo's present in work is recorded as Columbo[25].
  • Columbo's present in work is recorded as Enough Rope[26].
  • Columbo's has characteristic is recorded as smoker[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Columbo was born in New York City[2]. He was born on June 28, 1934[3]. He is identified as part of the Italian Americans ethnic group[8].

Career and Affiliations

Columbo's professions included police detective[4].

Works and Contributions

Columbo is the creator of Richard Levinson[9].

Personal Life

Columbo was married to Mrs. He[6].

Why It Matters

Columbo ranks in the top 5% of television_character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month).[5] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Columbo born?

Columbo's place of birth was New York City[2].

Who was Columbo married to?

Columbo's spouses include Mrs. Columbo[6].

What did Columbo do for work?

Columbo worked as police detective[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . A Friend in Deed. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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