| HannahConner88
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Peter Falk played the Grandpa in the movie adaptation of my favorite book; The Princess Bride. I will always think of him as Grandpa because of that role.
Grandson: "Maybe you could come over and read it again to me tomorrow."
Grandpa: "As you wish."
He will be missed.
Reply #1. Jun 24 11, 10:26 PM
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| callie_ross
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AWWWW! I grew up watching Columbo with my parents who were big fans! He will certainly be missed & I'll never forget him! Rest in peace, Mr. Falk. :(
Reply #2. Jun 24 11, 11:44 PM
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Cymruambyth 
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There's a thread on the movies board about underrated actors. Peter Falk fell into that category. The man was a fine actor, on stage and in film and television. RIP, Mr. Falk.
Reply #3. Jun 25 11, 12:38 AM
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boxjaw
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He will be sorely missed. I am a Columbo fan through and through. He was also good in his film roles. "Murder Inc.", and "The Castle Keep" come to mind. He was a talent.
Reply #4. Jun 25 11, 12:38 AM
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| lesley153
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Lovely man.
Reply #5. Jun 25 11, 1:14 PM
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Professer
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just finished watchin Princess Bride for 2nd time, a great film
Reply #6. Jun 25 11, 2:44 PM
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Cymruambyth
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I worked with a couple of actors who had worked with Halk and they both saud that he was one of the kindest men they'd ever met, always willing to support his fellow cast members rather than grabbing the spotlight. One of them said that if it hadn't been for Peter Falk he would have turned tail and fled Hollywood (he said it wasn't called Tinsel Town for nothing. He said Gertrude Stein was right when she was asked what it was like there and replied "There is no there there!") Falk was such a good mentor he couldn't pass up the chance to continue working with him because he learned so much from him. All the really great actors are like Peter Falk, willing to share the spotlight and treating cast and crew members well. It's the Prima Donnas who give actors a bad name.
Reply #7. Jun 25 11, 6:42 PM
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Saints2668
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RIP Mr. Falk! Columbo was a GREAT series!
Reply #8. Jun 25 11, 7:12 PM
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turbotude
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I had been told that Mr. Falk was not only a great actor, but a wonderful person, too. Cym just confirmed that, yet again!
Reply #9. Jun 26 11, 7:09 AM
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TheRambler
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Very sad news. The Princess Bride is also one of my favourite films but he was in so many movies and tv programs before Columbo. It's great that he lived until he was 83 and he'll be sadly missed. RIP Peter, hope there was a cigar waiting for you.
Reply #10. Jun 26 11, 9:15 AM
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dthompsen
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Also was excellent in "Murder by Death"
Reply #11. Jun 26 11, 9:51 AM
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| MrHulot_
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I'm very saddened by the news, he's one of my favorite actors. Columbo is one of my favorite TV shows. My favorite film role of his is his performance in the 1987 German film Wings of Desire. I highly recommend everybody watch it,such a beautiful film.
Reply #12. Jun 26 11, 2:40 PM
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boxjaw
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I forgot about that film MrHulot_. You are right, wonderful film.
Reply #13. Jun 27 11, 7:13 AM
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| jokes_2500
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Colombo rocks!!
Reply #14. Mar 12 12, 9:21 AM
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