Greek movie stars died at 38
Here are 2 famous actors from Greece died at 38:
Filopimin Finos
Filopimin Finos (April 5, 2015 Locris-January 26, 1977 Athens) otherwise known as Filopimin Finos, Filopoimin Finos, Filipimin Finos or Philopemen Finos was a Greek film director, actor, film editor and film producer.
He died as a result of cancer.
Filopimin Finos was born on April 5, 1915 in Locris, a region in central Greece. He started his career as an actor in the 1930s, and later went on to direct, edit and produce films. He was a pioneering figure in the Greek film industry and became one of the most important figures in Greek cinema.
His production company, Finos Films, was responsible for the production of numerous successful films during the 1940s and 1950s. His films were known for their high production values and their ability to reflect the social and political issues of their time.
Filopimin Finos was also known for his humanitarian work, as he established a foundation to support underprivileged children in Greece. He was a widely respected figure in Greek society, and his contribution to the Greek film industry has had a lasting impact on the country's culture.
Filopimin Finos passed away on January 26, 1977 in Athens, Greece due to cancer. Despite his death, his legacy still lives on in the Greek film industry, as he remains a beloved and influential figure to this day.
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Yorgos Javellas
Yorgos Javellas (April 5, 2015 Athens-October 18, 1976) also known as George Tzavellas, Giorgos Th. Tzavellas, Giorgos Tzavellas, Yiorgos Tzavellas or Yorgos Javellas was a Greek screenwriter, actor, film director, playwright and film producer.
He began his career in the film industry in the 1940s as an actor, appearing in a number of Greek films. He later transitioned to screenwriting and gained recognition for his work on the classic Greek film "Stella" in 1955. Javellas went on to direct a number of films, including "The Red Lanterns" in 1963, which won the Silver Bear for Best Director award at the Berlin International Film Festival. He was also a successful playwright, with one of his best-known works being "The Assumption." Beyond his contributions to the arts, Javellas was also active in politics, serving as a member of the Greek parliament from 1961 to 1964. He passed away in 1976 at the age of 61.
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