Peter Falk, Rumpled and Crafty Actor in Television’s ‘Columbo,’ Dies at 83
By BRUCE WEBER
Mr. Falk, known for his signature role on television, had a wide-ranging career in comedy and drama in film and onstage.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
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