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Actor · Singer
Telly Savalas
American film and television actor and singer (1922 to 1994)
Telly Savalas was born on January 21, 1922 and died on January 22, 1994, aged 72.
- Born
- January 21, 1922, Garden City
- Died
- January 22, 1994
- Zodiac sign
- Aquarius
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Actor, Singer
Official links: Official website (tellysavalas.com) · Wikipedia
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Telly’s birthday, by the numbers
- Telly Savalas was born on a Saturday.
- Telly Savalas would have turned 104 in 2026.
- Half birthday: July 21. Birthstone: Garnet.
- Telly Savalas belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
- When Telly Savalas was born, Marlene Dietrich was 20. Compare
- Telly Savalas was 4 when Marilyn Monroe was born. Compare
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Frequently asked questions
When was Telly Savalas born?
Telly Savalas was born on January 21, 1922 and died on January 22, 1994, aged 72.
What is Telly Savalas’s zodiac sign?
Aquarius, born January 21.
Does Telly Savalas have an official website?
Yes: tellysavalas.com.