Peter Falk Filmography: Every Movie and TV Show in Order
All 54 Peter Falk roles in chronological order (1955 to 2017): 42 movies and 12 TV series.

How many movies and TV shows has Peter Falk been in? This complete Peter Falk filmography lists 54 credited roles (42 films, 12 TV series), in chronological order from 1955 to 2017, with links to our full guides where available.
Peter Falk movies in order
- Wind Across the Everglades (1958) as Writer
- Murder, Inc. (1960) as Abe Reles
- Pocketful of Miracles (1961) as Joy Boy
- Pressure Point (1962) as Young Psychiatrist
- It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) as Third Cab Driver
- Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964) as Guy Gisborne
- Attack and Retreat (1964) as lieutenant Mario
- The Great Race (1965) as Max
- Penelope (1966) as Lt. Horatio Bixbee
- Prescription: Murder (1968) as Columbo
- Anzio (1968) as Cpl. Jack Rabinoff
- Machine Gun McCain (1969) as Charlie Adamo
- Castle Keep (1969) as Sgt. Rossi
- Husbands (1970) as Archie Black
- Ransom for a Dead Man (1972) as Columbo
- A Woman Under the Influence (1974) as Nick Longhetti
- Murder by Death (1976) as Sam Diamond
- Mikey and Nicky (1976) as Mikey
- Opening Night (1977) as Self (uncredited)
- The Cheap Detective (1978) as Lou Peckinpaugh
- The Brink's Job (1978) as Tony Pino
- The Muppets Go Hollywood (1979) as Self (uncredited)
- The In-Laws (1979) as Vincent J. Ricardo
- ...All the Marbles (1981) as Harry Sears
- The Great Muppet Caper (1981) as Tramp (uncredited)
- Big Trouble (1986) as Steve Rickey
- Wings of Desire (1987) as The Filmstar
- The Princess Bride (1987) as The Grandfather
- Vibes (1988) as Harry Buscafusco
- Cookie (1989) as Dominick 'Dino' Capisco
- Tune in Tomorrow... (1990) as Pedro Carmichael
- The Player (1992) as Peter Falk
- Faraway, So Close! (1993) as Peter Falk
- Roommates (1995) as Rocky Holzeck
- Made (2001) as Max
- Corky Romano (2001) as Francis A. 'Pops' Romano
- The Lost World (2001) as Theo Kerr
- Undisputed (2002) as Mendy Ripstein
- Shark Tale (2004) as Don Feinberg (voice)
- The Thing About My Folks (2005) as Sam Kleinman
- Next (2007) as Irv
- Arthur Miller: Writer (2017) as Self (archive footage)
Peter Falk TV shows
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Meyer Fine
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Waller - Gambler
- Wagon Train (1957) as Gus Morgan
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Ramos Clementine
- The Untouchables (1959) as Duke Mullen
- The Untouchables (1959) as Nate Selko
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Robert Evans
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- Columbo (1971) as Lt. Columbo
- Reading Rainbow (1983) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- American Masters (1986) as Self
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Peter Falk
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Frequently asked questions
How many movies has Peter Falk been in?
Peter Falk has 42 credited film roles and 12 TV roles, for a total of 54 credits from 1955 to 2017.
What was Peter Falk's first major role?
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955).
What is Peter Falk's most recent project?
Arthur Miller: Writer (2017).



