15 Things You Might Not Know About Columbo and Peter Falk

 15 Things You Might Not Know About Columbo and Peter Falk

Columbo

1. Columbo's first name is never mentioned in the series.
2. Columbo's raincoat was Peter Falk's own idea. He bought it for $15 in New York City in 1967.
3. Columbo's dog, Dog, was played by a basset hound named Bascomb. Bascomb was rescued from a pound by Peter Falk.
4. Columbo's car was a 1955 Peugeot 403 convertible.
5. Columbo's favorite food was chili.
6. Columbo's favorite drink was black coffee.
7. Columbo was a fan of opera and classical music.
8. Columbo was married to a woman named Rose, but she was never seen or mentioned in the series.
9. Columbo was a smoker, but he only smoked cigars.
10. Columbo was a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team.

Peter Falk

11. Peter Falk was originally considered too ugly to be a leading man.
12. Peter Falk lost his right eye to a cancerous tumor when he was three years old. He wore a glass eye for the rest of his life.
13. Peter Falk was a talented artist. He painted and drew throughout his life.
14. Peter Falk was a passionate advocate for people with disabilities.
15. Peter Falk was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1996.

Here is a bonus fact:

• Peter Falk was nominated for four Academy Awards and won four Emmy Awards for his performance as Columbo.

I hope you enjoyed learning these fun facts about Columbo and Peter Falk!