Aristotelis (TELLY) Savalas was an American actor and singer whose career spanned four decades. Noted for his bald head and deep, resonant voice, he is perhaps best known for portraying Lt. Theo Kojak on the crime drama series Kojak (1973–1978) and James Bond archvillain Ernst Stavro Blofeld in the film On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969). For Birdman of Alcatraz, he was nominated for the Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor. As a singer, Savalas released a cover of the Bread song "If", which became a UK No. 1 single in 1975. During Saturday’s Role with Renos Nicos Spanoudes, Hellenic Radio’s representative in Greece, Katerina Simboni Paraskeva pays tribute to Telly Savalas this week. Katerina also updates us on the latest entertainment news and other happenings in Greece. Listen to the podcast and find out more!
