"Which actor, who died in 2011, became famous when portraying a TV character who became a household name in the 1970's? The actor won 4 emmys for his TV role and was nominated for film oscars for his parts in ""Pocketful of Miracles"" and ""Murder Inc.""."
Peter Falk (actor) PETER FALK Peter Falk Falk, Peter Peter Michael Falk