Awards

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Nominated for four Golden Globes, winning twice in 1975 and 1976, for Best Actor in a Drama Series (Kojak).
Won an Emmy for the first season of Kojak.
Nominated for a Golden Globe in 1966 for Best Supporting Actor in Battle of the Bulge.
Nominated for Best Supporting Actor Academy Award in 1963 for Birdman of Alcatraz.
Received a Purple Heart for his service in World War II.