Original Drawings From Legendary Actor Peter Falk Go Under The Hammer At Manor Auctions
A collection of 20 original Peter Falk (September 16, 1927 – June 23, 2011) drawings head to the auction block in Manor Auctions October 2011 Fine Art, Jewelry & Collectible Auction. Peter Falk is well known as a legendary Emmy Award winning actor who took part in over 40 films and television shows. In fact Peter Falk may be be known as the inquisitive Lt. Columbo from the television series Columbo. The lesser known fact about Peter Falk is that he was an accomplished artist who absolutely loved to draw and sketch. Falk developed distinctly recognizable style throughout his many years working from the model at the Art Students' League of New York and in his Beverly Hills studio. In October 2006 Falk had an exhibition of his artwork at the Butler Institute of American Art.
Peter Falk's acting career spanned nearly 50 years with his first stage role being a 1956 off-Broadway production of Dom Juan . His diverse career included stage, television and movies. Most notable roles include Columbo, The Princess Bride, The Great Race and Next. Falk was nominated for an Academy Award twice (for 1960's Murder, Inc. and 1961's Pocketful of Miracles), and won the Emmy Award on five occasions (four for Columbo) and the Golden Globe award once.
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