Bones refers to this behavior quite directly when a few people point out to Brennan that Booth allows himself to be the physical guy who doesn't know stuff to give their relationship balance. Booth's behavior only works, however, because he is a fairly confident guy who doesn't mind how others see him. 
Columbo is equally confident, even if he appears less so. He is also the quintessential detective of this type. His elf-like appearance, assumed bashfulness, and seemingly random stories about people in his family who may or may not exist disconcert others. Not to mention that supposedly forgotten "one more thing" that brings him back into the room.
Sometimes, the villains see through the pose/persona but even when they do, they can't entirely guess which way Columbo will jump, especially since Columbo manages--like Milan with red-zone dogs--to do something that every cell in the human body rebels against:
Columbo doesn't mind looking stupid if it helps him do what is necessary.
One of my role models! Not caring what others think--while still aspiring to help others--is a great trait to emulate.
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