Greek movie stars died in 1973
Here are 2 famous actresses from Greece died in 1973:
Katina Paxinou
Katina Paxinou (December 17, 1900 Piraeus-February 22, 1973 Athens) also known as Ekaterini Konstantopoulou, Κατίνα Παξινού or Aikaterini Konstantopoulou was a Greek actor.
She began her career in theater in Greece before moving to Paris in the 1920s to study acting with Charles Dullin. Paxinou gained international recognition for her role as Pilar in the 1943 film "For Whom the Bell Tolls," for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She was the first Greek actor to win an Academy Award.
Paxinou also appeared in a number of other films, including "Mourning Becomes Electra" and "Rhapsody in Blue." She continued to act in theater productions in Greece and around the world until her death in 1973. In addition to her work as an actor, Paxinou was an outspoken supporter of the resistance against Nazi occupation of Greece during World War II.
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Vasiliki Maliaros
Vasiliki Maliaros (October 16, 1883 Athens-February 9, 1973 The Bronx) was a Greek actor.
Maliaros is best known for her role as the elderly peasant in the classic horror film "The Exorcist" (1973), directed by William Friedkin. Despite her limited acting experience and age at the time, Maliaros delivered a memorable performance in the iconic movie, which has become a cornerstone of the horror genre.
Before her acting career, Maliaros was a nurse and midwife, and she immigrated to the United States in her 60s to live with her daughters. After "The Exorcist," Maliaros appeared on popular TV shows such as "Kojak" and "The Doctors," and she remained active in her community until her death in 1973. Today, she is remembered as a talented actor who left a lasting impression on one of the most famous horror movies in history.
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