Peter Falk

Throughout his childhood, Peter Falk did a lot of things. Of course, this included playing sports such as basketball and baseball. Along the way, though, at 12 years old, Falk had the chance to star in a stage play entitled The Pirates of Penzance. Little did he know that stint became the first step he made towards achieving celebrity stardom.

Over the years, many big-name figures in the entertainment industry praise Falk for his ability to smoothly transition between dramatic and comedic performances. With that said, a couple of on-screen projects he’s worked on throughout his career include Pocketful of Miracles, The Cheap Detective, Wings of Desire, and his all-time iconic portrayal of the titular character in the Columbo TV series. Besides achieving a high degree of recognition under the spotlight, however, the actor was also happily married to actress Shera Danese – which is made all the more apparent with the touching note written on his tombstone.