Georgios Demosthenes[1] Savalas (Greek: Γεώργιος Δημοσθένης Σαβάλας; December 5, 1924 – October 2, 1985) was an American film and television actor.

He was the younger brother of actor Telly Savalas, with whom he acted in the popular 1970s TV crime series Kojak.

[2] Born in The Bronx, New York City to immigrants from Greece, he was one of five children: brothers Aristotelis (Telly), Gus, and Ted; and sister Katherine.

[4] He served in the Pacific War as a United States Navy gunner but also acted, produced and directed stage performances on military bases.

[3][4] He appeared in off-Broadway productions such as Death of a Salesman and Arms and Man while working with his father in two businesses: a hotel and a heating and air-conditioning company.