Cypriot actors who deceased in 2011
Here are 1 famous actors from Cyprus died in 2011:
Michael Cacoyannis
Michael Cacoyannis (June 11, 1922 Limassol-July 25, 2011 Athens) a.k.a. Mihalis Kakogiannis, Kakogiannis, Mihalis, Mikhalis Kakogiannis, Michalis Cacoyiannis, Michalis Kakogiannis, Michael Yannis or M. Cacoyannis was a Cypriot screenwriter, film director, film editor, film producer and actor.
He gained international recognition for his film adaptation of the classic Greek tragedy "Electra" in 1962, which was nominated for three Academy Awards. Cacoyannis also directed other successful films including "Zorba the Greek" (1964) starring Anthony Quinn, for which he received another Academy Award nomination for Best Director. In addition to his work in film, Cacoyannis was also a prolific stage director and worked with some of the world's greatest actors. He was an advocate for Greek culture and language and received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the Order of Merit from the Greek government in 1986. Cacoyannis passed away in Athens in 2011 at the age of 89.
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