SAVALAS' BATTLE WITH CANCER. During the last years of his life, Telly battled prostate cancer after doctors diagnosed him in 1989, 5 years after his third marriage. He was diagnosed late because he chose to ignore earlier signs of the disease. By that time, the cancer had spread to his bladder wall's underlying layers. Aristotelis "Telly" Savalas (January 21, 1922 - January 22, 1994) was a Greek American actor. 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). Savalas' other roles include Birdman of Alcatraz.
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Did you know, though, that Telly Savalas, the actor best known as the title character of the '70s crime series Kojack, was her godfather? He and John Aniston, both Greek-American actors, were. Jennifer Aniston grew up in the showbiz eye and can even name a famed television star as her godfather. John Aniston and Telly Savalas were good friends and when Jennifer was born, John asked Savalas to take on that all-important role, according to Money Inc. Sadly, John and Jennifer's mother, Nancy Dow divorced when Jennifer was a small girl. 3) Telly the Godfather. Savalas was the godfather to a baby who would grow up to be another of Hollywood's famous Greeks — Jennifer Aniston. Baby Jennifer Aniston in her mom's arms with dad John in the background and a smiling godfather, Telly Savalas. Family stories have circulated in the press that as Nono Telly held baby Jennifer in. Telly Savalas appeared on many mainstream American magazines and was also a popular singing sensation with a sultry voice. RIP Telly Savalas. The legendary actor passed away on January 22, 1994. In attendance, Nicolette Sheridan, Jennifer Aniston, Frank Sinatra, and many more celebrities.
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(Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) Savalas also happened to be the Godfather of A-lister Jennifer Aniston; He had been friends with her father, the late John Aniston, who was also an actor of Greek descent. Related: Remembering Ray Bolger, The Scarecrow in 'The Wizard of Oz,' Who Passed from Bladder Cancer in 1987 Jennifer Joanna Aniston (born February 11, 1969) is an American actress. She rose to international fame for her role as Rachel Green on the television sitcom Friends from 1994 to 2004,. Her godfather was actor Telly Savalas, one of her father's best friends. Telly Savalas. Actor: Kojak. Of Greek descent on both sides, the son of immigrants, Savalas was a soldier during World War II, although most of his enlistment records were destroyed in a fire at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1973. He later studied psychology at Columbia University under the GI Bill. Iconically bald, he often played character roles, sometimes. Telly Savalas. Actor: Kojak. Of Greek descent on both sides, the son of immigrants, Savalas was a soldier during World War II, although most of his enlistment records were destroyed in a fire at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1973. He later studied psychology at Columbia University under the GI Bill.
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This was the catchphrase of Telly Savalas, Jennifer Aniston's godfather. Jennifer Aniston's character Brooke gets a "Telly Savalas" wax job during the movie. In real life, Savalas was Aniston's godfather. 30 more All. Spoilers. Contribute to this page. Suggest an edit or add missing content. Top Gap. Telly Savalas Is Jennifer Aniston's Godfather! Jennifer Aniston is best known for playing Rachel —the TV character who launched a million haircuts—on Friends. She's since starred in movies like Office Space, Marley & Me, and Horrible Bosses and the romantic comedy Wanderlust with Paul Rudd. Next up are Cake and Horrible Bosses 2, both.
Savalas died in 1994 at the age of 70, best remembered for his two TV decades as New York's toughest detective. DID YOU KNOW? Telly Savalas is the godfather of former "Friends" star Jennifer. 3) Telly the Godfather. Telly Savalas was the godfather to a baby who would grow up to be another of Hollywood's famous Greeks— Jennifer Aniston. Family stories have circulated in the press that as Nono Telly held baby Jennifer in the back seat of his Rolls Royce, Aniston threw up on Savalas' black velvet dinner jacket.
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Jennifer Aniston is an American actress, director, producer, and businessperson.. Jennifer's father was a friend of actor Telly Savalas. Savalas was Jennifer's godfather. Jennifer's mother was of one quarter Italian-Arbëreshë (Albanian), as well as of Scottish, and some English, descent; some of her ancestors were from Canada.. Telly Savalas was married three times and had five children. He was also the Godfather of famous Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston. Savalas passed away on January 22, 1994, of prostate cancer at the Sheraton-Universal Hotel in Universal City, California. *Watch Telly Savalas- Who Loves Ya, Baby 1976 & Greek Dance
