Fletch - (1985) Starring Chevy Chase. She has been in dozens of films and hundreds of hours of TV. Beth chadwick lady in waiting Fielding Chase in "Butterfly in Shades of Grey". Ward Fowler, 39. Columbo is the Best Series Ever had Amazing Drama with Comedy sprinkled Peter Falk was an Absolute Genius and no Actor could have played him with the skill of Peter Falk Great Acting by co stars and Great Writing Brilliant Show not 1 Bad episode!!!! 825 views made by Richard Luck. Hooray for the new killers list! An actor, singer, writer, designer - the consummate showman and irrefutable creative entity - his life never followed a simple path nor did it Ken Franklin in "Murder by the Book". Ad vertisement from shop fromintheshed. How many votes did he win just for that yellow jacket in the supermarket? Easy on Beth Chadwick! Hayden Danzinger, 30. He does so having scooped more than 10% of the total vote, his combination of mystery, magic and wit winning the hearts and minds of the viewing public. Pretty Boy Floyd. The fact that the latter didnt make the top 10 is ludicrous. I love the old Columbo movies, they were like a training ground for young aspiring directors.some great experimental stuff hidden in them. Frank Pembleton, Daniel Baldwin as Det. The issue of which Columbo villains are actually convicted is a matter of frequent speculation. We have got to get rid of that box! Julia is a writer for Collider with a penchant for peanut sauce, Savage Garden, and the great outdoors (provided she's observing from indoors). A page for describing YMMV: Columbo S 05 E 02. In addition to playing Marlowe, Bogie stepped into the shoes of Sam Spade in "The Maltese Falcon.". Born in 1927 in Ocala, Florida, and of Irish descent, he served toward the end of WWII with the United Elliot Markham in "Blueprint for Murder". His ancestry includes English, Dutch, Scottish, German and Swiss-German. Hector is of Basque and Puerto Rican descent, and "Elizondo" means "at the foot of the church" in Basque. Max Barsini, 51. Dr. Ray Flemming 52 Episodes 2001. I keep this in mind when I read comments about character actresses as Diane Baker, Joyce Van Patten, and Mariette Hartley (though I rarely read criticism of Marietteperhaps because of her powerful appearance). If she didnt try to involve Johnathon in her murder she would be in my personal top three of sympathetic villains. He did such a good job in this type of part that he's made a career of it in film.Dabney Wharton Coleman was born in Austin, Texas, to Mary Wharton (Johns) and Hugh Creighton in "Columbo and the Murder of a Rock Star". IMO he belongs on there easily.. Mark Halperin is number 15. As for nost annoying from the seventuies joe devlin jumps out Roger Stanford, 9. Kills her lover to better her career even though she had a beach house and personalised Adrian Carsini A . Hes easily the most loathsome, since hes supposed to protect the citizenry. Moreover, sometimes justice is not served with the final clue alone. Col. Rumford Viveca Scott, 19. She was a student, studying music and Hector Elizondo was born in New York City, New York, where he was raised, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Lauren Staton & Lisa Martin, 63. Thank you for sharing. However, under the law of. Fielding Chase, 64. She has also directed numerous documentaries and TV movies. The murder is bad enough, but him psychologically crushing the ex-wife is just cruel. Now You See Him (1976) as The Great Santini, A . Grace Wheeler, 33. Movies. Oscar-winning character actor Martin Landau was born on June 20, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York. Joe Devlin, 46. Columbo creators Richard Levinson and William Link's first choice to play their low-key detective was crooner Bing Crosby. Or Ann Baxter, with her husband buried in the backyard? Despite this, we know that Columbo villains (except Grace Wheeler and Lisa Kroeger, who Columbo let go)are all convicted because in Ashes to Ashes . [3] For the sake of clarity, all episodes in this article are arranged as they appear in the UK release. Ruth Lytton, 40. The harder question, I think, is: how much of these favorite killers is due to the character the writer created, and how much is due to the actors portrayal? He trained as an actor with Ren Simon at the cole Dramatique. 8. Despite leveraging his prominent reputation to advance her own career, she becomes determined to obtain her freedom by killing him. Dr. Ray Fleming, 2. Corleone and Newcastle arrested and imprisoned for (presumably) life. Compiled a few old fnaf pics I did between 2015-2018! Despite many a powerful performance, this actor's actor never quite achieved the stardom he deserved. Grace Wheeler, 33. Other than Beth Chadwick i think your horrible mentions are right on spot.. i agree beth chadwicks charachter is rather plain , lady in waiting in my opinion is only average at best , I just dont get much out of it but its still better than These 6 , dagger of the mind , mind over mayhem, last salute dead weight , short fuse and murder under glass . And as for the new episodes , billy conolly s charachtr is a real turn off for me although some people like it , but the episode is so bad on the whole that i generally dont make a direct comparison as i put it in the basement club with the likes of undercover, murder in malibu and no time to die . Ross Martin as Dale Kingston was the first episode I ever saw( I was 12)and his reaction to his being outwitted is still the best. Harold Van Wick, 31. Nelson Brenner, 35. Upload a file: Or drag a . He worked at a local hotel as a bellhop while still a teenager. Even 50 years since its first season began on 15th September 1971, Columbo remains a TV show like no other. Naive and energetic, Leighs portrayal of an aging actress is a thing of beauty, as she stares transfixed at reruns of her old films, jumping at any opportunity to step back into the spotlight. The original, and for a good proportion of viewers still the best, Columbo baddie, the erudite Dr Flemming was fiendishly clever while oozing arrogance and self-assurance - traits that have delighted fans for decades. Go figure. Colonel Frank Brailie, 50. One month after graduating from Sayreville War Memorial High School in 1971, Greg auditioned for and won a Harold McCain in "A Bird in the Hand". Ranking the Best Killers on Columbo. Schlubby working class hero, Crime . The Villains from the TV detective show COLUMBO. The Greatest Cartoon Characters In TV History; 6. Likewise, the 4 from the later series were all excellent choices, as were the baddies (although I liked Jose Ferrers performance and would have expected him to garner a few votes). Dr. Mayfield is my favorite killer of all, both because of the way he was presented and because a physician working to do in his patient during surgery hits home to an old geezer like me. She made her Broadway debut in "Peter Pan" as Nibs the same year. Dexter and Norman Paris, 18. Ed Begley Jr. also spend some time in the L.A.P.D. Here's the full set of Columbo Villains in order of appearance. Indeed, Carsini was probably Columbos favourite killer until smoochy-smoochy Lauren Staton came along 20 years later, Aside from a handful of vino-sipping cognoscenti, few could resent The Great Santini topping the favourite Columbo killer rankings. Swanny Swanson, 38. He is the son of Carmen Medina Reyes and Martn Echevarra Elizondo. 13. As always, I'm never disappointed by the main Character COLUMBO. Dale Kingston, 7. No Columbo-phile could neglect the three-time villain, Jack Cassidy (father of David) in their Best Of lists.Appearing as the primary antagonist in "Murder By The Book," "Publish or Perish," and . But which of the series 71 confirmed murderers have the most mass appeal? Despite this, we know that Columbo villains (except Grace Wheeler and Lisa Kroeger, who Columbo let go)are all convicted because in Ashes to Ashes, Columbo says that he has never lost a case. Living in apartments, Janet was a bright child who skipped several grades and finished high school when she was 15. The Great Santini 0:00. 3. Dr. Bart Keppel, 22. With effortless class and elegant charm Gene Barry took '50s and '60s TV by storm, after a rather lackluster start on the musical stage and in films. Patrick McGoohan, Robert Culp, Jack Cassidy, George Hamilton and William Shatner are the only actors to play more than one murderer. Finally printed them all out. Noted these days for his dashing, sporting, jet-setting playboy image and perpetually bronzed skin tones in commercials, film spoofs and reality shows, George Hamilton was, at the onset, a serious contender for dramatic film stardom. Whether or not the episode was flawless, she was a pleasure to watch. Dale Kingston She has been married to Rick Blue since 1998. He died on December 26, 1999 in San Bernardino, Swanny Swanson in "Last Salute to the Commodore". It is the cause of this discrepancy which becomes the most tragic reveal of all, and prompts Columbo to do the unthinkable: let her off the hook. A brilliant, restrained performance from Patrick McGoohan who delivered an unrepentant killer that we can still sympathise with. At age 17, he was hired by the New York Daily News to work in the promotions department before he became a staff cartoonist and illustrator. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Columbo: Mystery Movie Collection 1994-2003 [DVD] at the best online prices at eBay! Viveca Scott, 19. [1] In France and the Netherlands (also Region 2), however, the DVDs were released as 12 seasons. His father, Henry Bauchau, is a noted author, psychoanalyst, and philosopher, while his mother was an educator who also helped operate a publishing company. What about Theodore Bikels character who thought his intellect would triumph over Columbos, or Lee Grant as the woman who tried shipping her stepdaughter away to keep her from revealing her suspicions? In the role of Tommy Brown, a singer who has amassed legions of young and eager female fans through his biblical songs and teachings, Cash seems to be living his best life, however a dark secret (and BOY is it dark) sees the character suffocating under the control of his dogmatic wife (yup, the old domineering woman chestnut) and relegated to the role of performing monkey, unable to engage in the fruits of rock stardom, namely bedding young women and buying flashy cars. Columbo then aired less frequently on ABC beginning in 1989. On Film and Television he starred in and directed the series "Tour of Duty" for over 3 seasons on CBS. However, one of the most interesting aspects of Columbo is the space it affords its villains. Luis Montoya Eric Prince, 68. The Columbo murderer comes by way of an impressive lot of talented actors. John Finnegan. All credit to Gene Barry, who set such a villainous benchmark for the series. Eric Prince in "Ashes to Ashes".McGoohan is the only actor to play four murderers on the series. Dr. Bart Keppel in "Double Exposure".He also played Jordan Rowe, the father of the murder Justin Rowe, in "Columbo Goes to College". Jamie Lee Curtis Pays Homage to Her Mother Janet Leigh on 'Halloween Kills' Red Carpet. Dr Ray Flemming ( Prescription: Murder) If smugness has a name, it must be Dr Ray Flemming. First, the theme song by Morton Stevens was spellbinding and soothing enough to pull everyone close to the TV . Most relevant reviews See all 6 reviews. Nora Chandler, 15. Dr. Mayfield is a solid choice and certainly belongs on the list. As I wrote earlier, the ranking of the killer and episode generally go hand in hand. Natty. Luis Montoya, 36. Mercedes gifted to her , nice , most suspenseful actual murder shoot in my view also good scenes with columbo in particular her derelict childhood house where she had a trip down memory lane and gave columbo Reply to username. The last installment was broadcast in 2003. Columbo then aired less frequently on ABC beginning in 1989. In addition to her acting career, Grant also became a director, making her directorial debut with the film "Tell Me a Riddle" in 1980. . I am surprised, though, that Martin Landau didnt get a single votea terrific performance, or rather, two terrific performances. Raised in a tenement and acting in community theaters since age eight, Nimoy did not make his Hollywood debut until he was 20, with a bit Dr. Barry Mayfield in "A Stitch in Crime". Killer , that one is an episode i rate so low that it occasionally slips my mind . Comm. 6. We take a look at some of TV detective show Columbo's killer cameos. He was raised in North Hollywood, California and then moved to small town San Marino with his mother, Jane, and his father Richard, a lawyer, and his older sister, Linda. Cathleen Calvert & Patrick Kingsley, 67. Columbo cast list, including photos of the actors when available. He made his film debut in 1938 and has worked steadily since, often cast as the friendly, good-natured buddy of the hero but occasionally being cast as a villain; one of his Major General Martin Hollister in "Dead Weight". Its especially sad for Norman, who continues to live in the shadow of more popular and boisterous twin brother Dexter. I don't think I want any more". Or havent cast your vote at all yet? With his appearance in Season 3's Double Exposure he set the record for the time of being the most prolific Columbo killer, but was later matched by Jack Cassidy and both were ultimately surpassed by Patrick McGoohan. Dragon Ball Z. Clumsiness aside, the joy from this episode comes from Columbo's enlisting of Fowler's 'as-an-actor-I-have-access-to-the-thoughts-and-emotions-of-everyone' powers to help him get into the mindset of the killer, as well as the genuine affection the two seem to hold for one another. He is an actor, known for Hard Times (1975), Dark Shadows (1966) and A More Perfect Union: America Becomes a Nation (1989). Columbo is meant to be a (relatively) tame show. She was previously married to David Mamet. Robert Culp also appeared in four episodes but played the killer in only three. Colonel Lyle C. Rumford in "By Dawn's Early Light". A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Eddie Albert was a circus trapeze flier before becoming a stage and radio actor. Ones who didnt make the top ten but would have made my listMark Halperin as Colmbos boss. I think you're a very kind man. But the love-in cant last long, as Columbo warns her not to count on his good nature when it comes to matters of law and order. Hugh Creighton, 59. Joyce Van Patten made an amusing cameo in 1974's Negative Reaction as a saintly nun who mistakes Columbo for a vagrant when he shows up at a homeless shelter to do some snooping. After two pilot episodes in 1968 and 1971, the show originally aired on NBC from 1971 to 1978 as one of the rotating programs of The NBC Mystery Movie. I protest. Kay Freestone, played brilliantly by Trish Van Devere. On my list. James Christopher Read was born on July 31, 1953 and was raised in Schenectady, New York. The only omission that I cannot forgive is that of the great Swanny Swanson (aka Fred Draper). Corleone arrested and imprisoned for (presumably) life. Hard to argue with any in this sumptuous top 10, although Id have loved seeing Kay Freestone make the list. Thousands of votes have been cast, so heres the (reasonably, at time of writing) definitive list of Columbo fans top 10 killers, From adorable old women to cool-cat college kids, theres a Columbo killer to warm every heart.. Adrian Carsini, 20. It merely means that there is a wealth of good roles and performances to choose from. In particular, his monologue to Columbo about hanging up his uniform and tending his roses leaves a lump in the throat. [Dexter] Shut up! He played the killer both times. Borchadt discovered their affair and threatened to expose it. Justin Rowe & Cooper Redman, 57. Lee Grant is an American actress and director who has had a long and distinguished career in film, television, and theater. But i dont admire the episode very much on the whole also i just The following characters appear as villains who did not actually commit murder; A variety of Columbo books were published. Humphrey Bogart has played multiple famed detectives. by redsoxvida Mar 09, 2012. 56 Episodes 2003. Leon Lamarr Rip Torn was born Elmore Rual Torn Jr. on February 6, 1931 in Temple, Texas, the son of Thelma Mary (Spacek) and Elmore Rudolph Torn, who was an agriculturalist and economist, credited with popularizing the custom of eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day. His latter performance earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. 1. Ed Begley, Jr. as the bogus insurance adjuster looking for puzzle pieces to steal a treasure? Patrick McGoohan, Robert Culp, Jack Cassidy, George Hamilton and William Shatner are the only actors to play more than one murderer. Finally, even though Martin Landau only appeared in one Columbo episode, 1973's Double Shock, he did technically play two killers, as he appeared in a dual role as murderous twins Norman and Dexter Paris! Katie and Jake were a set of fraternal twins born to Terry and Wanda Fitgerald, as they grew they displayed psychotic, destructive and sadistic tendencies. Monk. She received elocution lessons for her 16th birthday (at her own request), and later attended the Guildhall School of Lillian Stanhope in "Dagger of the Mind". Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. The first two Columbo episodes were pilots, then in 1971 thru 1978 as part of a rotating group of shows under the NBC Mystery Movie, which featured the great theme by Henry Mancini. An icy, elegant blonde with a knack for playing complex and strong-willed female leads, enormously popular actress Faye Dunaway starred in several films which defined what many would come to call Hollywood's "second Golden Age." Appearances: Murder by the Book (1971) as Ken Franklin. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. a list of 145 titles created 11 Mar 2022 Movies Watched in 2022 a list of 1754 titles . He was previously married to Marilyn Marie Fair and Ruth Marie Ronberg. Adrian Monk. Yes i agree kay freestone is my favorite female killer , attractive, sexy and ambitous In some cases, Columbo villains commit multiple murders, but the final clue often only involves one. Alex Benedict, 11. Nelson Brenner in "Identity Crisis". 10. I dont dislike fade in to murder but i just think its average at best. Colonel Frank Brailie, 50. Columbo Blu-ray boxsets officially on the way! Ultimately, Richard Basehart became best-known to television audiences as Admiral Harriman Nelson, commander of the glass-nosed nuclear submarine 'S.S.R.N Seaview' in Irwin Allen's Voyage to the One of four children, Blackman was born in London's East End, to Edith Eliza (Stokes), a homemaker, and Frederick Thomas Blackman, a statistician employed with the Civil Service. Findlay Crawford, 69. 1. All villain images available as downloads, posters and postcards from our Etsy Store.Or, to buy the villain design in a T-Shirt or other merch, just click on the villain image or go to our Redbubble site. Excellent stuff. Peter Falk was absolutely irreplaceable and ranks second on my list of greatest character actors over the past 75 years. Eric Prince Beau Felton -- Photo by: Chris Haston/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank. Tommy brown id prefer anyday Comm. Just think Lieutenant, if you had investigated my niece's death, all this need never have happened. He is an actor, known for In the Loop (2009), United 93 (2006) and Men in Black 3 (2012). Paul Hanlon, "Rip" is a family name, taken by Tyne Daly was born on February 21, 1946 in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. Wayne Jennings, 56. Cases against some antagonists, such as Swanny Swanson probably would not hold up in the real world. THE VILLAINS IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE: 1. All villain images available as downloads, posters and postcards from our Etsy Store .Or, to buy the villain design in a T-Shirt or other merch, just click on the villain image or go to our Redbubble site. Born in South Amboy, New Jersey, Greg Evigan grew up in Sayreville. Dr. Wesley Corman, 55. Several characters on this list do not physically commit murder. I loved Patrick mc goohan s episodes he was so Funny and charismatic and always had a smart answer for columbo so in terms of funniness he would be top ( not so funny in By dawns early light due to its strict nature ) Emmett Clayton didnt impress me too much in The most dangerous match but I loved Kay Freestone and Abigail Mitchell . Because the Columbo episodes from 1989 to 2003 aired infrequently . Tie: Dr. Bart Keppell/Hugh Creighton, Horrible Mentions (Most Annoying or Boring Murderers): Jack Cassidy appeared as a Columbo killer three times, making his debut in the first episode of the series, Murder by the Book. While in high school he won acclaim as Cornelius Hackl in Hello Dolly, which won the New Jersey High School Musical Contest. I think he genuinely loves his wife and is so kind (in a way) to her at the end of the episode when he whispers in her ear that hes guilty but he loves her. Sure, Tommy must endure a broken leg, but bones heal faster than an emasculated ego. . Dr. Ray Flemming (Gene Barry), a psychiatrist, murders his wife (Nina Foch) and persuades his mistress Joan Hudson (Katherine Justice), who is an actress and one of his patients, to support his alibi by impersonating her. For once Columbo is pitted against a killer as earthy and unsophisticated as himself and it doesnt hurt the episode a bit. Facilier happens to be an exception to this particular trope; halfway through the film he's forced to turn to his Friends to keep his plans afloat - and it's pretty obvious he's . Tie: Joe Devlin/Max Barsini/Ruth Lytton. The pleasure lies in watching Columbo (Peter Falk) snare the guilty party. Although Richard Kiley's rich baritone and strong vocal talent was much in evidence and received due respect with his award of a Tony for "Man of La Mancha", it was little used in his television and movie appearances. That could have come from any pillow in a hospital room, First I will attend to this young fool and then I will talk to my lawyer in regard to the two of you, And I thought I'd performed the perfect murder, Lieutenant, you would do me an enormous favour if you stopped calling me sir. Kay Freestone, 44. The ultimate Lieutenant Columbo Site for Villains. An understandable motive; however, the joy in Gordons portrayal is found in her ever-growing affection for the man tasked with uncovering her secret, as well as her mimicking of his infamous just one more thing catchphrase. Columbo (TV Series 1971-2003) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Rudy "Doc" Strassa, 61. Most relevant reviews See all 44 reviews. 10. Falk and Nimoy created a great atmosphere of disdain that made A Stitch In Crime my 4th favorite episode and always a blast to watch. In Ransom for a dead man, Leslie Williams (played by Lee Grant), an exceptional tort attorney, finds herself uninterested in her husband, a highly esteemed member of the state supreme court. Oh, come on. Thanks for reading, and dont dare be a stranger or else Ill send Wayne Jennings round to get ya! Leslie Williams, 3. Dr. Mark Collier, 32. Born George Stevens Hamilton in Memphis, TN, on August 12, 1939, Dr. Mark Collier in "A Deadly State of Mind". In "Requiem for a Falling Star," Columbo simultaneously pursues and idolizes a former matinee idol whose secretary died in a suspicious fire. Animation villains tend to hold the upper hand until the very last second (if not later) when a risky gambit on the part of the hero suddenly saves the day. Columbo. Commissioner Halperin, Honorable Mentions (Excellent Murderers): Dr. Joan Allenby, 49. Andrew Stevens, President/CEO of Andrew Stevens Entertainment and Stevens Entertainment Group, has produced and/or financed one hundred and eighty films through his various production and distribution companies. He developed an interest in folk music, eventually being an accomplished banjo player and a Findlay Crawford in "Murder With Too Many Notes". Ward Fowler, 39. Ransom for a Dead Man. THE VILLAINS IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE: 1. She blames her love of the creepy and weird on a childhood diet of Point Horror, Agatha Christie and Dr Who. For example, is Barry Mayfield serving a few years for attempted murder, even though he committed 2 murders really justice? Leslie devises a plan to stage his kidnapping and demand a ransom, only to pay it to herself once his lifeless body is discovered. 5. Columbo Villians 2023 - The definitive list of all the bad guys in Columbo. I thought Carsini deserves to be near the top also. Are you sure you won't join me Lieutenant? Columbo Villians 2023 - The definitive list of all the bad guys in Columbo. Nicol Williamson was an enormously talented actor who was considered by some critics to be the finest actor of his generation in the late 1960s and the 1970s, rivaled only by Albert Finney, whom Williamson bested in the classics. Hawaii Five-O is considered one of the best classic TV shows, and for a good reason. I feel that women still have a tougher row to hoe when put up against males in an acting competition. She makes guesses, and her guesses are all wrong. Billy Connolly was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland. Like Reply Delete. Columbo then aired less frequently on ABC from 1989 to 2003. Oliver Brandt Columbo appeared on the network in a series of ABC TV movies from 1989 to 2003. Ken Franklin, 4. Columbo: Mystery Movie Collection, 1989. Trish Van Devere was as good as they came in portraying her. William Shatner also appeared in both eras of Columbo, each time playing a murderer. THE COLUMBOPHILE BLOG 2023. Engaging characters. From wide-eyed chimney sweep to down-trodden Pulitzer Prize-winning killer, Dick Van Dyke has a varied career and "Negative Reaction" allows everyones favorite fake-cockney a chance to present as one of the more sympathetic villains in the Columbo franchise. No Columbo killer delivered lines quite like Donald Pleasence, making Adrian Carsini an aural sensation for viewers. Every episode of "Columbo" is actually a made-for-TV movie, airing intermittently from the original pilot in 1968 all the way until the final episode in 2003. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for playing the title character in Cyrano de Bergerac (1950). Free shipping for many products! The last installment was broadcast in 2003. With effortless class and elegant charm Gene Barry took '50s and '60s TV by storm, after a rather lackluster start on the musical stage and in films. Moreover, unlike most minority Fred Draper was born on September 2, 1923 in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. Swanny Swanson 13. Not a criticism of the survey, and I dont feel at all slighted. HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET -- Season 3 -- Pictured: (l-r) Isabella Hofmann as Capt. On behalf of Swanny, Ill demand a recount! He and his five siblings were left alone and his dreams of moving to the U.S. were put on hold. Helen Shaver has built a lasting legacy, both behind and in front of the camera. General hollister ,dead weight She is an actress, known for The Arrival (1996), Slap Shot (1977) and The Insider (1999). Lauren Staton & Lisa Martin, 63. Robert Culp also made three Columbo appearances as the killer, as well as an additional performance in Columbo Goes to College as the father of one of the murderers. Wings of Desire. Voice of an angel, heart of a sexual predator and playboy, ol Tommy Brown likesly owes his high ranking in this poll to the enduring popularity of Johnny Cash, who was superbly cast as the biblical-crooner-cum-murderer. Bad guys from each episode with links to great merch. Im very pleased with the list and think the top 10 has great representation. Leon Lamarr, 60. The fact is that Columbo episodes were so expertly cast that there really was no badly played villain, though some episodes were better written than others. In its original run, Columbo had some fabulous famous folks play both killers and victims. Purchased item: Columbo Villains / Murderers - Just One More Thing - A3 Wall Art - Print Peter Falk - 1968 - 2003 - TV Show - Murder - 70s Fashion. Oliver Brandt, 41. Most relevant reviews See all 20 reviews. He was born to be the Perfect Columbo villain. Born in Grodek, Poland, Ross Martin grew up on New York City's Lower East Side. Elliott Blake, 47. 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