Greek movie stars died in 2001
Here are 3 famous actors from Greece died in 2001:
Kostas Hatzichristos
Kostas Hatzichristos (November 27, 2014 Thessaloniki-October 3, 2001 Greece) was a Greek actor.
Kostas Hatzichristos was born on November 27, 1941, in Thessaloniki, Greece. He studied acting at the National Theatre of Greece before making his film debut in 1964 with the film "The Red Lanterns." Hatzichristos went on to have a successful career in both film and television, becoming one of Greece's most popular actors of the 1970s and 1980s.
He was known for his versatility in playing both comedic and dramatic roles, and for his distinctive voice which earned him several voice-over roles. Some of his notable film roles include "Evil in the Time of Heroes" (2009), "Anna" (1987), and "The Suspended Step of the Stork" (1991).
Aside from acting, Hatzichristos was also a writer and director. He wrote and directed the film "The Ring with the Blue Stone" (1975), which won the Critics' Award at the Thessaloniki Film Festival.
Kostas Hatzichristos passed away on October 3, 2001, in Greece, at the age of 59. Despite his untimely death, his legacy as an actor and filmmaker continues to be celebrated in Greece and beyond.
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Kostas Rigopoulos
Kostas Rigopoulos (November 22, 1930 Athens-January 14, 2001 Athens) also known as Konstantinos Rigopoulos was a Greek actor. His child is called Zoe Regopoulou.
Kostas Rigopoulos graduated from the Drama School of National Theatre of Greece and started his career on stage. He appeared in numerous theatrical productions and gained recognition for his outstanding performances. In the early 1950s, he started appearing in Greek films and soon became one of the most prominent actors of his generation.
Together with other acclaimed actors, such as Alekos Alexandrakis and Elli Lambeti, Kostas Rigopoulos dominated the golden age of Greek cinema in the 1950s and 1960s. He starred in more than 50 films and received praise for his versatile roles and his ability to portray complex characters.
In addition to his work in film and theatre, Kostas Rigopoulos was also a prolific TV actor. He appeared in numerous popular TV series and became a household name in Greece.
Kostas Rigopoulos was highly respected in the Greek acting community and received several awards for his contribution to the arts. He passed away in 2001 at the age of 70.
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Panos Papadopulos
Panos Papadopulos (August 1, 1920 Greece-February 18, 2001 Munich) a.k.a. Panos Papadopoulos was a Greek actor.
He was born in the city of Volos in Greece and began his acting career in Athens in the 1940s. Papadopulos appeared in over 40 films, including "The Unfaithfuls" (1953), "The Redeemer" (1953), "Madalena" (1955), and "Crash Truck" (1961). He was also a popular figure in theater and television, landing roles in numerous stage productions and TV dramas throughout his career. Papadopulos was known for his versatility as an actor and his ability to play a variety of roles with ease, from comedic to dramatic. He died in Munich at the age of 80.
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