Greek movie stars died in 2003
Here are 3 famous actors from Greece died in 2003:
Dinos Dimopoulos
Dinos Dimopoulos (August 22, 1921 Palairos-February 28, 2003 Athens) also known as Ντίνος Δημόπουλος was a Greek screenwriter, film director, actor and theatre director. He had two children, Myrto Dimopoulos and Christos Dimopoulos.
Dimopoulos was a prominent figure in the Greek cinema industry from the 1950s to the early 1990s. He directed and wrote the screenplay for several popular films, including "The Red Lanterns" (1963), "Stella" (1955), and "The Torment" (1960). He also acted in several films, including "Room for Let" (1957) and "Magic City" (1955).
Dimopoulos was also a respected theatre director, having directed many plays in Greece and abroad. He was especially known for his adaptations of ancient Greek tragedies, which he updated to reflect modern times.
In addition to his work in the arts, Dimopoulos was also involved in politics. He was a member of the Communist Party of Greece and actively participated in the resistance against the Nazi occupation during World War II.
Dimopoulos passed away in Athens at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential figures in Greek cinema and theatre.
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Titos Vandis
Titos Vandis (November 7, 1917 Thessaloniki-February 23, 2003 Athens) otherwise known as Tito Vandis or Titos Wandis was a Greek actor.
He began his acting career in 1940 and went on to appear in over 100 films and television shows. Vandis was particularly known for his roles in Hollywood films such as "Never on Sunday" (1960) and "Zorba the Greek" (1964). He gained international recognition for his versatility as an actor, playing both comedic and dramatic roles. Vandis was also a prominent figure in the Greek theater scene, having performed in numerous productions throughout his career. In addition to his acting work, Vandis was known for his activism, particularly in his support for workers' rights and political prisoners. He remained active in the entertainment industry until his death in 2003 at the age of 85.
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Elia Kazan
Elia Kazan (September 7, 1909 Constantinople-September 28, 2003 Manhattan) also known as Elias Kazanjoglou, Elia 'Gadget' Kazan, Gadg, The Actor's Director, Gadget, Elia Kazanjoglous, Ἠλίας Καζαντζόγλου, Elias Kazantzoglou or Elias Kazancioglu was a Greek film director, screenwriter, film producer, actor, theatre director and novelist. He had six children, Nicholas Kazan, Katharine Kazan, Chris Kazan, Judy Kazan, Leo Kazan and Marco Kazan.
Kazan is considered one of the most influential and pioneering figures in American theatre and cinema. He co-founded the influential Actors Studio in 1947, which revolutionized acting by emphasizing Method Acting and psychological realism. Kazan's early career in theatre included directing plays written by Arthur Miller and Tennessee Williams, both of whom he would later collaborate with in films.
Kazan's first film as a director was "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" (1945), followed by "Gentleman's Agreement" (1947) and "A Streetcar Named Desire" (1951), all of which earned him Academy Award nominations. He won two Oscars for Best Director, for "Gentleman's Agreement" and "On the Waterfront" (1954), which starred Marlon Brando in what is widely considered one of the greatest performances in film history.
Kazan's legacy is marred by his controversial testimony before the House Committee on Un-American Activities in 1952, during which he named names of suspected Communist sympathizers in the entertainment industry. This decision led to a lifelong rift between Kazan and many of his former colleagues and friends, who saw his actions as betrayal and opportunism.
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