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- Telly purchased a house in the Palm Desert because he enjoyed playing golf so much.

- Savalas was the best friend of fellow Greek-American actor, John Aniston, and he served as god father to his daughter, Friends actress, Jennifer Aniston.

- His brother, George Savalas, starred in "Kojak" (1973) with him.

- He was an accomplished poker player.

- Attended Columbia University in New York.

 

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