George Savalas: George Savalas. Actor: Kelly's Heroes. Greek-American actor George Savalas is best remembered for co-starring on his elder brother (Telly Savalas)'s popular television detective show Kojak (1973) (1973-78). He played Detective Stavros to Telly's Kojak and was billed as Demosthenes in the end credits to avoid confusion with the elder Savalas. George Savalas served in the Pacific during WWII and was a decorated U.S. Navy gunner. He learned his craft at Columbia...
Known For: Kelly's Heroes (Mulligan), Kojak (Det. StavrosSgt. StavrosDet. Stravros), Fake-Out (The Pit Boss), Kojak: The Belarus File (Stavros)