Greek movie stars died at 72
Here are 3 famous actors from Greece died at 72:
Nikos Kourkoulos
Nikos Kourkoulos (December 5, 1934 Athens-January 30, 2007 Athens) also known as Nicholas Kirk was a Greek actor. He had four children, Alkis Kourkoulos, Melita Kourkoulos - Kyriakopoulos, Philip Kourkoulos and Errieta Kourkoulos.
He died as a result of cancer.
Kourkoulos was considered one of the most important figures in Greek theatre and cinema. He starred in numerous popular films such as "Stella" and "Ipolochagos Natassa". He also had a successful career in television, starring in the popular series "O Agapitikos tis Dimitras". In addition to acting, he was also a stage director and a translator of plays. His work was recognized with several awards throughout his career, including a distinguished actor award at the Thessaloniki Film Festival. Kourkoulos was known for his versatile acting style and his ability to bring depth and complexity to his roles.
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Lambros Konstantaras
Lambros Konstantaras (March 13, 1913 Kolonaki-June 28, 1985 Voula) a.k.a. Lambros Konstantaras, Lambros Konstandaras, Panos Tsiros or Labros Konstadaras was a Greek actor. He had one child, Dimitris Konstadaras.
Konstantaras began his acting career in the 1930s and appeared in over 120 films throughout his career. He was a versatile actor and played a variety of roles, from leading man to character actor. He was particularly known for his performances in comedy films, but also played dramatic roles in films such as "The Germans Strike Again" (1943). Konstantaras also appeared on stage and on television, and was a popular figure in Greek entertainment for many years. In addition to his acting career, Konstantaras was also a noted singer and released several albums throughout his life. He passed away on June 28, 1985, in Voula, Greece.
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Mihalis Giannatos
Mihalis Giannatos (July 11, 1941 Istanbul-September 17, 2013 Athens) a.k.a. Michael Yannatos, Michael Jannatos, Michalis Yannatos, Mihail Giannatos, Mihalis Yannatos, Michalis Giannatos or Michael Giannatos was a Greek actor. He had three children, Gerasimos Giannatos, Ioannis Giannatos and Maria Giannatos.
He died as a result of cardiac arrest.
Giannatos studied acting at the National Theatre of Greece and made his debut in 1965. He appeared in over 50 films and television series throughout his career, including the film "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" in 2001. He was known for his versatility and ability to play a variety of roles, ranging from serious dramatic roles to comedic characters. In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Giannatos also taught acting at the National Theatre of Greece and the drama school of the municipality of Athens. He was awarded the Silver Cross of the Order of Phoenix in 2000 for his contributions to Greek culture and the arts.
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