Peter Falk

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This is a contemporary casting direct from an original life mask of Peter Falk made as a display piece. The lifecast was originally made for make-up effects, and mask creation for feature films.

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                        This 1:1 life-size casting is professionally crafted using a professional grade plaster.

                          The casting has a sturdy metal loop in the back for displaying on a wall.

William Forsche offers you this high quality life mask direct from his Hollywood collection.

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- William Forsche

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Performer's Biography and other Media Credits

Biography for Peter Falk Date of Birth 16 September 1927, New York City, New York, USA Date of Death 23 June 2011, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA (Alzheimer's disease) Birth Name Peter Michael Falk Height 5' 6" (1.68 m) Mini Biography Peter Falk was born in 1927 in New York City. At the age of three, his right eye was surgically removed due to cancer. He graduated from Ossining High School, where he was President of his class. His early career choices involved becoming a certified public accountant, and he worked as an efficiency expert for the Budget Bureau of the state of Connecticut before becoming an actor. On choosing to change careers, he studied the acting art with Eva Le Gallienne and Sanford Meisner. His most famous role is that of the detective Columbo, however this was not his first foray into acting the role of a detective, during a high school play, he stood in for such a role when the original student actor fell sick. He has been married twice, and is the father of two children - Catherine, a private detective in real life, and Jackie. He was diagnosed with dementia in 2008, which was most likely brought on by Alzheimer's disease. IMDb Mini Biography By: Rachel Spouse Shera Danese (7 December 1977 - present) Alyce Mayo (17 April 1960 - 28 May 1976) (divorced) 2 children Trade Mark As Columbo: The raincoat, the cigar, the slouch, the false exit followed by the catchphrase, "One more thing..." Trivia One of his greatest passions is drawing and sketching; has studio on grounds of Beverly Hills estate. His right eye was surgically removed at the age of three, because of cancer. Graduated from Ossining High School. President of his class. Worked as an efficiency expert for the Budget Bureau of the state of Connecticut before becoming an actor. Studied acting with Eva Le Gallienne and Sanford Meisner. Was a certified public accountant. Falk puts damper on rumor that his trademark Columbo raincoat has been placed in the Smithsonian Institution: says it's in his upstairs closet. In his first foray into acting, he took the role of detective in a high school play when original student-actor fell sick. He left college to serve as a cook in the Merchant Marines. He later received political science degree from NY's New School, then graduated from Syracuse University. He applied at the CIA, but was turned down. He took state budget department job in Hartford, CT. Five years after he started taking acting lessons, he earned first Oscar nomination. Harry Cohn, head of Columbia Pictures and renowned for his boorishness and vulgarity, rejected Falk, declaring, "For the same money, I can get an actor with two eyes!". His father was of Russian Jewish ancestry and his mother was of Polish Jewish, with a mix of Hungarian and Czech Jewish ancestry further back. So, contrary to Falk's public image, he is not an Italian but a mixture of very hardy Jewish Eastern European stock. Once when he was playing in a Little League game, the umpire called him out. Falk thought that he was safe. He pulled his glass eye out of its socket and handed it to the umpire, telling him, "Here, I think you might need this." His daughter, Catherine Falk, is a private detective in real life. Lt. Columbo's first name is explicitly and even doggedly never revealed in the series (i.e. "What's your first name? Lieutenant...") However, with modern freeze-frame capabilities, when Columbo flashes his badge in the episode "Dead Weight" (Season 1 Episode 3), the name 'Frank' can clearly be seen on his ID. (If I can figure out how to post photo, I'll show the blow-up...). Columbo's wife, who he speaks of often, is never seen in the series. Interestingly, most of the facts that are supposedly known about Lt. Columbo's private life are up in the air and sometimes contradictory. This may be due to his character being somewhat forgetful or may be due to him leading a suspect with a 'likely story' hoping they will trip up and reveal a clue. His car, a 1959 Peugeot 403 Cabriolet, is in most every episode and is treated almost as a character. Children: Catherine, Jackie Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith, pg. 153-154. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387 He earned an MPA, Master of Public Administration degree, from Syracuse University in 1953. Began acting when he was 26, but did not officially declare himself an actor and move to New York until he was 28. During the June 5, 2000, episode of "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" (1999), Craig Kilborn's third question to Falk during "Five Questions" was this: "Use the words 'Falk' and 'you' in a sentence". Falk chuckled a bit, touched his nose, and replied simply: "Falk . . . you!". Has his look-alike puppet in the French show "Les guignols de l'info" (1988). He and his good friend John Cassavetes made 6 movies together: Husbands (1970), Machine Gun McCain (1969), Mikey and Nicky (1976), Opening Night (1977), Big Trouble (1986), A Woman Under the Influence (1974) and one movie made for TV: "Columbo: Étude in Black (#2.1)" (1972) Had a street renamed after him in his hometown of Ossining, New York. To unveil the Peter Falk Place street sign, he pulled off a trademark raincoat covering the sign. [2005] Is a close friend of Patrick McGoohan. Avatar's voice in the animated movie Wizards (1977) (voiced by Bob Holt) was modelled after Falk. He has inspired at least two Hanna-Barbera cartoon characters. Dick Dastardly in "Wacky Races" (1968) was based on Falk's Max Meen from The Great Race (1965), and Mumbly, the detective dog on "The New Tom & Jerry Show" (1975) was loosely based on Columbo. In 1961, he became the first actor nominated for an Oscar and an Emmy in the same year, receiving best supporting nominations for the movie Murder, Inc. (1960) and the TV show "The Law and Mr. Jones" (1960). He followed up in 1962 by being doubly nominated again for supporting actor for the movie Pocketful of Miracles (1961) and best actor (he won) for "The Price of Tomatoes," an episode of "The Dick Powell Theatre" (1961). Peter Falk's great-grandfather was Miksa Falk, a well-known Hungarian writer and politician. He was the editor of the liberal Hungarian newspaper, the Pester Lloyd. Tested for the role of Ted Henderson in Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969). He was involved in a car accident in June 2008 when he lost control while driving, sustaining a head injury. Had a hip replacement in June 2008. Diagnosed with dementia, probably brought on by Alzheimer's disease, in 2008. Had been a heavy cigarette smoker since his mid-teens, but after he started playing Columbo he mainly switched to cigars in real life. Wanted to join the Marines when he was seventeen, but was rejected because of his blind eye. Underwent a series of major dental operations in 2007. Honored as Knight of Arts and Letters by the Ministry of Culture of France; the medal was given to him by Gérard Depardieu in March 1996. Salary "Columbo: Murder by the Book (#1.1)" (1971) $350,000 per 2 hour episode Wind Across the Everglades (1958) $300/week Where Are They Now (2006) Release of his book, "Just One More Thing". (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. (January 2009) Shera Danese, Falk's wife of 32 years, files paperwork with the court, including sworn statements from longtime CPA, attorney, friends & family members, stating she is already attending to Falk's affairs, Falk named her as his guardian when first diagnosed with the disease, and long-estranged adopted daughter's attempt to gain conservatorship and control of his affairs is NOT in Falk's best interests. (May 2009) Shera Danese, his wife, is awarded conservatorship of his affairs. Filmography Jump to: Actor | Producer | Soundtrack | Director | Art Department | Writer | Thanks | Self | Archive Footage Hide Actor (107 titles) 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 1964 Ambassador at Large (TV movie) 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 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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