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Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011)
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011) From: Goose Gander Date: 29 Jun 11 - 01:42 AM Sad to see him go . . . |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011) From: Abby Sale Date: 28 Jun 11 - 12:07 PM Me, too. No matter what he played, I couldn't help seeing him as Joy Boy in Pocketful of Miracles. It was a fine Damon Runyon play ("Apple Annie," I think) and Falk did brilliant Runyon Broadway characters. I think he got pretty good mileage. Several times on TV I heard him and also read him relate one story - refreshingly different each time... Seems very early on he was turned down after an audition. He mildly complained that he thought he did pretty well. The producer allowed that he was a good enough actor but for the same money he could hire an actor with _two_ eyed. RIP |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011) From: Stilly River Sage Date: 27 Jun 11 - 11:32 PM They replayed a 1995 interview with him on Fresh Air today. It was a good one. SRS |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011) From: EBarnacle Date: 27 Jun 11 - 08:20 PM He made rumpled right. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011) From: Jack the Sailor Date: 27 Jun 11 - 01:16 PM Check out this cartoon |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011) From: Little Hawk Date: 27 Jun 11 - 09:44 AM I think that's exactly what we all do when we die, Dave. We revert to our original state. This barrel of laughs here is just a temporary excursion. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011) From: Dave MacKenzie Date: 27 Jun 11 - 04:35 AM Seeing as in 'Wings of Desire', Peter, playing himself, is an angel who has opted to become mortal, does this mean that he has now reverted to his original state? |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011) From: goatfell Date: 26 Jun 11 - 11:55 AM so sad RIP Peter |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011) From: catspaw49 Date: 26 Jun 11 - 10:56 AM Had the same thought Hawk......Figured it was one of the 'Catters like us who are known by a screen name and their real name but couldn't make that work nor could I make it work on the Glen Campbell thread. I finally figured out that Charley might be in the early stages of Alz himself or possibly just an advanced case of CRS (Can't Remember Shit).............Then I realized I had spent half an hour researching this mystery and realized that perhaps I was more fucked up than Charley! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011) From: Little Hawk Date: 26 Jun 11 - 06:10 AM Above? Where? You mean in the music section? |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011) From: Charley Noble Date: 25 Jun 11 - 08:48 PM See George's tribute sung above. Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011) From: GUEST,ranger steve Date: 25 Jun 11 - 08:36 PM Aside from being a leading man, he was a great character actor, which is a dying breed. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011) From: Mrrzy Date: 25 Jun 11 - 06:30 PM Serpentine! Serpentine! Sorry to see another great go, even if he had already left... |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011) From: Little Hawk Date: 25 Jun 11 - 04:18 PM I used to love those Peter Falk shows. I didn't know about Spaw back then, didn't even know he existed, but I think that Peter Falk's routine closely resembled Spaw's...the shabby clothing, the wretched heap of a car he drove, the shambling walk, bleary eyes, and apparent lack of comprehension of what the hell is going on, the vague mumbling, and the inane questions that seem to lead nowhere...but all the while he is cleverly leading people on to think he's a hopeless dumbass without a clue whilst leading them slowly and surely into a trap from which they cannot possibly escape! Very clever. The only real difference I can think of, in fact, is this: Spaw IS a hopeless dumbass! ;-D Anyway, so long, Peter Falk. I hope you find "all the marbles" when you get to Heaven or wherever it is that you're going. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011) From: olddude Date: 25 Jun 11 - 03:44 PM One of my all time favorite actors ... loved his movies and his TV series ... he will be missed for sure God Bless and thank you for the memories |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011) From: BrooklynJay Date: 25 Jun 11 - 09:29 AM A fine actor. He will truly be missed. When he was quite young, he lost an eye due to a malignancy. Afterwards, he wore a glass replacement. I remember a story he told many years ago on a TV interview show: As a young man, he was playing in a baseball game and was called "out" by an umpire when he felt he was clearly "safe," having beaten both the ball and the tag by the opposing player. He removed his glass eye and offered it to the umpire, saying "You need this more than I do!" Jay |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011) From: Fiolar Date: 25 Jun 11 - 07:44 AM RIP Peter. Don't forget the overcoat. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011) From: pdq Date: 24 Jun 11 - 07:15 PM Some TV stars took charge of their shows enought to make sure that they were always top quality. Some of the were James Garner, Mary Tyler-Moore, Peter Falk, Carol Burnett and Andy Griffith. All entertainers we could be proud of. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011) From: catspaw49 Date: 24 Jun 11 - 06:43 PM There is nothing great that can be said of Peter Falk that he doesn't deserve. This was an American actor of the highest order. Peter Falk didn't do bad stuff because his presence made the project good. He is known best for the iconic and quirky character of Lieutenant Columbo which will live forever with anyone who saw even a tiny bit of the series. A complete filmography is below but his roles ranged from small to starring and he maintained that same high degree of excellence til the end of his career. Some of his least known movies are some of his best as well because Falk always created "characters" that fit each part so well. I have missed him since the Alz was announced and I am glad its over for him now but the American cinema has lost a real giant. And btw, he was one helluvan artist as well! Good bio/obit HERE Spaw 2009 American Cowslip Father Randolph 2007 Next Irv 2007 Three Days to Vegas Gus 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald 2005 The Thing About My Folks Sam Kleinman 2005 Checking Out Morris Applebaum 2004 When Angels Come to Town (TV movie) Max 2004 Shark Tale Don Feinberg (voice) 2003 Finding John Christmas (TV movie) Max 2003 Wilder Days (TV movie) James 'Pop Up' Morse 1971-2003 Columbo (TV series) Columbo – Columbo Likes the Nightlife (2003) … Columbo – Murder with Too Many Notes (2000) … Columbo – Ashes to Ashes (1998) … Columbo – A Trace of Murder (1997) … Columbo – Strange Bedfellows (1995) … Columbo See all 68 episodes » 2002 Undisputed Mendy Ripstein 2002 Three Days of Rain Waldo 2001 The Lost World (TV movie) Reverend Theo Kerr 2001 A Town Without Christmas (TV movie) Max 2001 Corky Romano Francis A. Romano 2001 Made Max 2001 Hubert's Brain (short) Bailey (voice) 2000 Enemies of Laughter Paul's Father 2000 Lakeboat The Pierman 2000 A Storm in Summer (TV movie) Abel Shaddick 2000 From Where I Sit (TV movie) Abe 1998 Vig (TV movie) Vinnie 1997 Pronto (TV movie) Harry Arno (Henri Arnaud) 1996 The Sunshine Boys (TV movie) Willie Clark 1995 Roommates Rocky Holzcek 1995 Cops n Roberts Salvatore Santini 1992 The Larry Sanders Show (TV series) Peter Falk – Out of the Loop (1992) … Peter Falk 1990 Tune in Tomorrow... Pedro Carmichael 1990 In the Spirit Roger Flan 1989 Cookie Dominick Capisco 1988 Vibes Harry Buscafusco 1987 The Princess Bride The Grandfather / Narrator 1987 Happy New Year Nick 1987 Wings of Desire Der Filmstar 1986 Big Trouble Steve Rickey 1981 ...All the Marbles Harry Sears 1981 The Great Muppet Caper Tramp (uncredited) 1979 The In-Laws Vincent J. Ricardo 1978 The Brink's Job Tony Pino 1978 The Cheap Detective Lou Peckinpaugh 1977 Opening Night Cameo appearance (uncredited) 1977 The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Frank Sinatra (TV movie) Columbo (uncredited) 1976 Mikey and Nicky Mikey 1976 Murder by Death Sam Diamond 1976 Griffin and Phoenix: A Love Story (TV movie) Geoffrey Griffin 1974 A Woman Under the Influence Nick Longhetti 1971 A Step Out of Line (TV movie) Harry Connors 1971 The Name of the Game (TV series) Lewis Corbett – A Sister from Napoli (1971) … Lewis Corbett 1970 Husbands Archie Black 1970 Rosolino Paternò, soldato... Peter Pawney 1969 Castle Keep Sgt. Rossi 1969 Machine Gun McCain Charlie Adamo 1968 Anzio Cpl. Jack Rabinoff 1968 A Hatful of Rain (TV movie) Polo Pope 1968 Prescription: Murder (TV movie) Lt. Columbo 1967 Too Many Thieves Danny 1967 Luv Milt Manville 1967 The Red Skelton Hour (TV series) Colonel Hush-Hush – Episode #16.16 (1967) … Colonel Hush-Hush 1966 Penelope Lieutenant Horatio Bixbee 1963-1966 Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (TV series) Bara / Bert Graumann / Mike Galway – Dear Deductible (1966) … Mike Galway – Perilous Times (1965) … Bara – Four Kings (1963) … Bert Graumann 1966 Brigadoon (TV movie) Jeff Douglas 1965-1966 The Trials of O'Brien (TV series) Daniel O'Brien – The Only Game in Town (1966) … Daniel O'Brien – The Greatest Game: Part 2 (1966) … Daniel O'Brien – The Greatest Game: Part 1 (1966) … Daniel O'Brien – The Partridge Papers (1966) … Daniel O'Brien – The Blue Steel Suite (1966) … Daniel O'Brien See all 22 episodes » 1965 The Great Race Maximilian Meen 1964 Ben Casey (TV series) Dr. Jimmy Reynolds – Courage at 3:00 A.M. (1964) – For Jimmy, the Best of Everything (1964) … Dr. Jimmy Reynolds 1964 Attack and Retreat Medic Captain 1962-1964 The DuPont Show of the Week (TV series) Collucci / Danilo Diaz – Ambassador at Large (1964) … Danilo Diaz – A Sound of Hunting (1962) … Collucci 1964 Ambassador at Large (TV movie) 1964 Robin and the 7 Hoods Guy Gisborne 1964 Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine (TV series) Cameo – Episode #2.14 (1964) … Cameo 1963 It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World Third Cab Driver 1963 Wagon Train (TV series) Gus Morgan – The Gus Morgan Story (1963) … Gus Morgan 1963 Dr. Kildare (TV series) Matt Gunderson – The Balance and the Crucible (1963) … Matt Gunderson 1963 The Balcony Police Chief 1962-1963 The Dick Powell Theatre (TV series) Dimitre Fresco / Dr. Alan Keegan / Martin – The Rage of Silence (1963) … Martin – The Doomsday Boys (1962) … Dr. Alan Keegan – Price of Tomatoes (1962) … Dimitre Fresco 1962 The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (TV series) Robert Evans – Bonfire (1962) … Robert Evans 1962 Pressure Point Young Psychiatrist 1962 Here's Edie (TV series) Cabbie – Episode #1.1 (1962) … Cabbie 1958-1962 Naked City (TV series) Extortionist / Frank O'Hearn / Gimpy / … – Lament for a Dead Indian (1962) … Frank O'Hearn – A Very Cautious Boy (1961) … Lee Staunton – A Death of Princes (1960) … Gimpy (uncredited) – Lady Bug, Lady Bug (1958) … Extortionist 1962 87th Precinct (TV series) Greg Brovane – The Pigeon (1962) … Greg Brovane 1962 The New Breed (TV series) Lopez – Cross the Little Line (1962) … Lopez 1961 Pocketful of Miracles Joy Boy 1961 Twilight Zone (TV series) Ramos Clemente – The Mirror (1961) … Ramos Clemente 1960-1961 The Untouchables (TV series) Duke Mullen / Nate Selko – The Troubleshooter (1961) … Nate Selko – The Underworld Bank (1960) … Duke Mullen 1961 Target: The Corruptors (TV series) Nick Longo – The Million Dollar Dump (1961) … Nick Longo 1961 The Barbara Stanwyck Show (TV series) Joe – The Assassin (1961) … Joe 1961 Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV series) Meyer Fine – Gratitude (1961) … Meyer Fine 1961 The Million Dollar Incident (TV movie) Sammy 1961 Cry Vengeance! (TV movie) Priest 1961 The Aquanauts (TV series) Angel / Jeremiah Wilson – The Double Adventure (1961) … Angel – The Jeremiah Adventure (1961) … Jeremiah Wilson 1961 The Law and Mr. Jones (TV series) Sydney Jarmon – Cold Turkey (1961) … Sydney Jarmon 1960 The Witness (TV series) Abe "Kid Twist" Reles – Kid Twist (1960) … Abe "Kid Twist" Reles 1960 The Secret of the Purple Reef Tom Weber 1960 Have Gun - Will Travel (TV series) Waller – The Poker Fiend (1960) … Waller 1960 The Islanders (TV series) Hooker – Hostage Island (1960) … Hooker 1960 Murder, Inc. Reles 1959-1960 Play of the Week (TV series) Mestizo – The Emperor's Clothes (1960) – The Power and the Glory (1959) … Mestizo 1960 Pretty Boy Floyd Shorty Walters 1959 Brenner (TV series) Fred Gaines – Blind Spot (1959) … Fred Gaines 1959 Decoy (TV series) Fred Dana – The Come Back (1959) … Fred Dana 1959 New York Confidential (TV series) Pete – The Girl from Nowhere (1959) … Pete 1959 The Bloody Brood Nico 1958 Wind Across the Everglades Writer 1958 Kraft Theatre (TV series) Izzy – Night Cry (1958) … Izzy (as Peter Faulk) 1958 Armstrong Circle Theatre (TV series) Petar Porovic – The New Class (1958) … Petar Porovic 1957 Studio One in Hollywood (TV series) Carmen's Assistant / Jack – Rudy (1957) … Jack – The Mother Bit (1957) … Carmen's Assistant 1957 Camera Three (TV series) Stendhal – Stendhal (1957) … Stendhal 1957 Robert Montgomery Presents (TV series) – Return Visit (1957) |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011) From: katlaughing Date: 24 Jun 11 - 06:40 PM Me, too, Jack! That slow shuffle..turn around...point the finger and ask that telling question. Ah, loved his acting and characters. Sad to hear of his passing and the sad facts of family strife. Thanks, Mr. Falk and RIP, katfan |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011) From: Q (Frank Staplin) Date: 24 Jun 11 - 06:10 PM I always enjoyed his detective series. Sorry to see him go. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011) From: David C. Carter Date: 24 Jun 11 - 05:49 PM He did a lot of work,along with Ben Gazzara, for free, for John Cassevettes,and who knows who else? May he rest in eternal peace. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor (1927-2011) From: Jack the Sailor Date: 24 Jun 11 - 04:56 PM I kind of expect him to rise up at his funeral and say "One more question." |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor From: Stilly River Sage Date: 24 Jun 11 - 04:14 PM I saw an article with part of a story about his daughter, and poked around to find the rest of the story: (December 2008) Adopted daughter, Catherine Falk, files for conservatorship, explaining that Falk has been suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and, at 81, he no longer recognizes anyone. Later sworn statements from the Falk family, family friends and associates report Catherine has been long-estranged from her father and would not handle his affairs in his best interest. Sad times in a family. The UK article only gave the daughter's story that she wanted to protect her father, it didn't explore why the wife couldn't do it. Perhaps the daughter sent out promotional materials to support her case? SRS |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor From: fat B****rd Date: 24 Jun 11 - 03:58 PM Sad news. RIP Mr. Falk. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor From: Stilly River Sage Date: 24 Jun 11 - 03:58 PM I thought he died a while ago. I think he had Alzheimers, maybe that was what was announced a while ago? I don't find a cause of death mentioned on IMDb. Goodbye, Columbo. |
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Subject: Obit: Peter Falk, American actor From: gnu Date: 24 Jun 11 - 03:47 PM RIP cool dude and thanks. |
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