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Peter Falk

Peter Falk

Birthname

AKA Peter Michael Falk, Peter Falk

Birthday September 16, 1927

Birthplace New York City, NY, United States

Death June 23, 2011

Manner of Death Natural Causes

Educated At The New School, Syracuse University, Hamilton College, Maxwell School Of Citizenship And Public Affairs

Nationality American, United States Of America

Occupations Film Actor, Television Actor, Autobiographer, Stage Actor

Spouse Shera Danese

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In my day, television was called a book.

— Grandpa, The Princess Bride

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