Peter Falk: Columbo Star Dies at 83

Peter Falk was an American actor. Born on September 16, 1927, in New York City, he lost an eye to cancer as a child and wore a glass eye for life.

He is best known for playing the rumpled Los Angeles homicide detective Lieutenant Columbo in the TV series Columbo (1968-2003), winning four Emmy Awards. He earned Oscar nominations for Murder, Inc. and Pocketful of Miracles and appeared in The Princess Bride and Wings of Desire.

He collaborated with John Cassavetes in films such as A Woman Under the Influence. Falk had dementia late in life and died of pneumonia at his home in Beverly Hills on June 23, 2011, at age 83.

Achievements: Four Emmy Awards for Columbo, two Oscar nominations.

Birth: September 16, 1927 - New York City.

Profession: Actor.

Interesting Facts: He wore a glass eye after losing his right eye at age 3.