He was a consummate character actor in films, an iconic TV detective, a storyteller, a gambler, a singer, a family man, a lover. He was larger than life and when ethnics were still being stereotyped, he made it cool to be Greek.

Telly's Coffee House [No. 8, 1952-12-30]

Telly Savalas' Ghost Story

Birdman of Alcatraz Movie clip - Death of a Canary (1962)

The Young Savages (1961) trailer

Kelly's Heroes 1970s BestTrailer

Telly Savalas Interview/Kojak/How did you get into acting? Today 1971