Peter Falk

Summary

Peter Falk is a human^[1]. He was born in The Bronx^[2]. He was born on September 16, 1927^[3]. He died in Beverly Hills^[4]. He died on June 23, 2011^[5]. He worked as a television actor^[6], film actor^[7], autobiographer^[8], stage actor^[9], and actor^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.11% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,708 views/month, #1,079 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Peter Falk's place of birth was The Bronx^[2].
• Peter Falk's place of birth was New York City^[12].
• Peter Falk passed away in Beverly Hills^[4].
• Peter Falk was born on September 16, 1927^[3].
• Peter Falk died on June 23, 2011^[5].
• Peter Falk is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery^[13].
• Among Peter Falk's spouses was Shera Danese^[14].
• Peter Falk held citizenship in United States^[15].
• English was Peter Falk's native language^[16].
• Peter Falk's professions included television actor^[6].
• Peter Falk's professions included film actor^[7].
• Peter Falk worked as an autobiographer^[8].
• Peter Falk worked as a stage actor^[9].
• Peter Falk's professions included actor^[10].
• Peter Falk worked as a film producer^[17].
• Peter Falk was educated at Hamilton College^[18].
• Peter Falk's education included a stint at The New School^[19].
• Peter Falk's education included a stint at Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs^[20].
• Peter Falk's education included a stint at Syracuse University^[21].
• Peter Falk's education included a stint at Ossining High School^[22].
• A notable work attributed to Peter Falk is Columbo^[23].
• A notable work attributed to Peter Falk is Shark Tale^[24].
• A notable work attributed to Peter Falk is The Princess Bride^[25].
• Peter Falk received the Golden Globe Awards^[26].
• Peter Falk received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series^[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include The Bronx^[2], a borough of New York City^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1898^[30] and New York City^[12], a global city^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1624^[33]. Peter Falk was born on September 16, 1927^[3]. English was his native language^[16].

Education

Educated at Hamilton College^[18], a liberal arts college in the United States^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1793^[36]; The New School^[19], a private university^[37], in United States^[38], founded in 1919^[39]; Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs^[20], a public policy school^[40], in United States^[41], founded in 1924^[42]; Syracuse University^[21], a private university^[43], in United States^[44], founded in 1870^[45]; and Ossining High School^[22], a high school^[46], in United States^[47]. Peter Falk studied under Eva Le Gallienne^[48].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television actor^[6], film actor^[7], autobiographer^[8], stage actor^[9], actor^[10], and film producer^[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Columbo^[23], a television series^[49]; Shark Tale^[24], an animated film^[50], directed by Vicky Jenson^[51]; and The Princess Bride^[25], a film^[52], directed by Rob Reiner^[53]. Things named for Peter Falk include 231307 Peterfalk^[54], an asteroid^[55].

Recognition

Awards received include Golden Globe Awards^[26], a group of awards^[56], in United States^[57], founded in 1944^[58], headquartered in Beverly Hills^[59]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series^[27], a class of award^[60], in United States^[61], founded in 1954^[62]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie^[63], a class of award^[64], in United States^[65], founded in 1952^[66]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[67], a commemorative plaque^[68], in United States^[69].

Personal Life

Among Peter Falk's spouses was Shera Danese^[14].

Death and Burial

Peter Falk died on June 23, 2011^[5]. He passed away in Beverly Hills^[4]. Recorded cause of death include Alzheimer's disease^[70] and pneumonia^[71]. Burial took place at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery^[13].

Why It Matters

Peter Falk ranks in the top 0.11% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,708 views/month, #1,079 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[72] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[73]

Entities named for him include 231307 Peterfalk^[54], an asteroid^[55].

FAQs

Where was Peter Falk born?

Peter Falk was born in The Bronx^[2].

Where did Peter Falk die?

Peter Falk passed away in Beverly Hills^[4].

Who was Peter Falk married to?

Peter Falk's spouses include Shera Danese^[14].

What did Peter Falk do for work?

Peter Falk worked as television actor^[6], film actor^[7], autobiographer^[8], stage actor^[9], and actor^[10].

Where did Peter Falk go to school?

Peter Falk was educated at Hamilton College^[18], The New School^[19], Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs^[20], and Syracuse University^[21].

What awards did Peter Falk receive?

Honors received include Golden Globe Awards^[26], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series^[27], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series^[74], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series^[75].