Peter Falk
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09/15/1927
New York, NY |
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| Bing Crosy was the first choice to play Columbo and Lee J. Cobb was also considered before Falk finally landed the role. (The Columbo character first appeared on TV in a 1960 episode of The Chevy M |
| After finishing school, he unsuccessfully interviewed for a position with the CIA. Spent three years as an efficiency expert for the Connecticut State Budget Bureau. |
| Lost his right eye to a tumor at the age of 3. |
| Surprised his former high-school classmates by attending his 50th reunion in 1995. He had been senior class president. |
| First appeared on stage in a camp production of The Pirates of Penzance at the age of 12. |
