Greek movie stars died in 2000
Here are 2 famous actors from Greece died in 2000:
John Colicos
John Colicos (December 10, 1928 Montreal-March 6, 2000 Toronto) a.k.a. John Collicos was a Greek actor. He had one child, Nicholas Colicos.
Colicos began his acting career in Canada, performing in various stage productions and Shakespeare plays. In the 1960s, he moved to the United States and started appearing in TV series such as "The Twilight Zone" and "Mission: Impossible". He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of the Klingon commander Kor in the original Star Trek series, a role he would reprise in several other Star Trek productions.
In addition to his work in sci-fi TV shows and movies, Colicos appeared in numerous other films and TV series, including "Battlestar Galactica", "The Beachcombers" and "The Changeling". He was also a respected stage actor, performing in productions of "Hamlet", "Richard III" and "Macbeth", among others.
Colicos was recognized for his contributions to the arts, receiving the Order of Canada in 1986 and being inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 1999. He passed away in 2000 at the age of 71, leaving behind a legacy as one of Canada's most beloved actors.
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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 studied law and theater in Athens before making his way into the film industry. Georgiadis began his career as an actor in the 1940s and 1950s appearing in numerous films in both Greece and Italy.
He transitioned to directing in the 1960s and quickly made a name for himself with his distinct style and bold themes. His films often explored social issues and political topics such as the resistance during World War II and the Greek Civil War.
Georgiadis directed over 25 films in his career including the critically acclaimed "Blood on the Land" and "The Silent One". He was also a successful television director, working on popular Greek shows such as "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?".
Throughout his career, Georgiadis received numerous awards for his contributions to Greek cinema including the Golden Athena award at the Athens International Film Festival. He passed away in Athens in 2000, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most important figures in Greek film history.
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