Peter Falk won the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series three times (1972, 1976, 1990).
| Year | Contest | Category | For | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Columbo | 1 · 2 |
| 1976 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Columbo | 1 · 2 |
| 1972 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Columbo | 1 · 2 |