Greek movie stars died at 50

Here are 1 famous actors from Greece died at 50:

George Regas

George Regas (November 19, 1890 Faris-December 13, 1940 Los Angeles) also known as Jorge Rigas, George Rigas, Geo. Regas, Georgios Thomas Regakos, George Regis or Georges Rigas was a Greek actor.

He died as a result of infection.

George Regas began his career as a stuntman before transitioning to acting in silent films in the 1910s. He went on to appear in over 330 films, usually in supporting roles as a gangster, henchman, or exotic character. Some of his most notable films include "Duck Soup" (1933), "Gone with the Wind" (1939), and "The Thief of Bagdad" (1940). Regas was known for his athletic ability and often performed his own stunts, which led to multiple injuries throughout his career. He was also a skilled horseman and frequently rode horses in his films. Regas was one of the founding members of the Screen Actors Guild, which was established in 1933. Despite his prolific career, he died at the age of 50 due to complications from an infected tooth.

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