Telly Savalas was one of the biggest stars of the 20th century, gaining fame from dozens of television shows and films, as well as a string of records. His biggest claim to fame was, of course, his hit television show Kojak, in which he played a Greek American detective who had a thing for lollipops.
Here are nine fascinating facts about the late, great Telly Savalas that you might not know.
1) Telly the Greek American
2) Telly the Spartan
3) Telly the Godfather
4) Telly the Pop Idol
5) Telly Honoring Tradition
6) Telly the Jack of all Trades
7) Telly the Singer
8) Telly the Bald Man
9) Telly the Friend