Aristotelis "Telly" Savalas (January 21, 1922 – January 22, 1994) was an American film and television actor and singer, whose career spanned four decades. Best known for playing the title role in the 1970s crime drama Kojak, Savalas was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Birdman of Alcatraz (1962). His other movie credits include The Young Savages (1961), The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965), Battle of the Bulge (1965), The Dirty Dozen (1967), The Scalphunters (1968), supervillain Ernst Stavro Blofeld in the James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969), Kelly's Heroes (1970), Pretty Maids All in a Row (1971), Inside Out (1975) and Escape to Athena (1979).
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gerry logan 30 Jul 2011
great capture when I think of him I must remember that tall tale sucker he always had in his mouth but this is a great capture of him as always grand jobJulie Mayser 30 Jul 2011
A great job... you have captured that sinister sneer perfectly! wonderful edges and soft transitions....~Katie~ . 30 Jul 2011
amazing pencil work!Katerina Koukiotis 29 Jul 2011
gorgeous portrait!!