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Also Known As Peter Michael Falk
Born September 16, 1927 • New York City • New York
Died June 23, 2011 (aged 83)
Awards And Honors Emmy Award (1990) • Emmy Award (1976) • Emmy Award (1975) • Emmy Award (1972) • Tony Awards (1971)

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