Greek movie stars died at 78
Here are 2 famous actors from Greece died at 78:
Vasilis Diamantopoulos
Vasilis Diamantopoulos (November 15, 1920 Piraeus-May 5, 1999 Athens) a.k.a. Vassili Diamantopoulos, Vasilis Diamandopoulos, Basile Diamantopoulos, Vasilis Diamadopoulos or Vasilis Diamamtopoulos was a Greek actor, television director and screenwriter.
He died in myocardial infarction.
Diamantopoulos had a prolific career in Greek theater, film, and television, beginning in the 1940s. He appeared in over 60 films, including "O Drakos" (1956), "The Red Lanterns" (1963), and "The Descent of the Nine" (1979). He was also a successful director and writer, working on popular Greek television series such as "Kosmos kai Syntrofia" and "Oi Aparadektoi". In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Diamantopoulos was also involved in the Greek Resistance during World War II, for which he was recognized and awarded by the Greek government. He was known for his versatility as an actor and his ability to portray a wide range of characters, from comedic to dramatic roles.
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Vasilis Georgiadis
Vasilis Georgiadis (August 12, 1921 Dardanelles-April 30, 2000 Athens) also known as Vassilis Georgiades was a Greek film director, actor and television director.
He died in myocardial infarction.
Georgiadis was born in the Dardanelles in Turkey, but his family moved to Athens when he was still a child. He started his career in theater as an actor and director before transitioning to film in the 1950s. He directed over 30 films, including popular hits such as "Madalena" and "Blood on the Land".
In addition to his film work, Georgiadis also directed numerous television shows in Greece, including the popular series "To Retiree" and "I Liza kai I Alli". He was known for his witty and humorous style, and his work was well-received by audiences across Greece.
In 1977, Georgiadis was elected as a member of the Hellenic Parliament, but he resigned just two years later to focus on his artistic career. He continued to work in both film and television until his death in 2000. With his extensive body of work, Georgiadis remains one of the most celebrated and beloved artists in Greek cinema and entertainment history.
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