Net Worth Over Time
Net Worth Timeline
1960$0.1MC
Murder, Inc. Oscar Nomination
Nominated for an Academy Award for 'Murder, Inc.'
1968$0.5M+400%B
Columbo Television Debut
First appears as Lieutenant Columbo.
1972$1M+100%B
Columbo Emmy Award
Wins his first Primetime Emmy Award for 'Columbo'.
1987$2M+100%B
Wings of Desire
Appears as himself in 'Wings of Desire'.
1993$5M+150%B
Columbo Returns to TV
Revives the 'Columbo' series, boosting his popularity.
2003$10M+100%B
Columbo's Last Episode
Last appearance as 'Columbo' in 'Columbo Likes the Nightlife'.
2009$12M+20%B
Battles with Dementia
Suffers from advanced dementia in his final years.
2011$14M+17%B
Death in Beverly Hills
Peter Falk dies in Beverly Hills at age 83.
2026$14MB
Columbo's Enduring Legacy
Remains iconic for his portrayal of Lieutenant Columbo.
Last updated: February 23, 2026