Giannis Argyris
Yannis Argyris (Schimatari, Boeotia, 1918 − 23 July 1993) was a Greek actor with a fifty-year career, one of the best known of his generation. He studied acting at the Drama School of the National Theatre and made his first appearance with the Carousos troupe in 1937, in William Shakespeare's Othello, at the age of just 19. Since then, he has performed hundreds of roles, both in theatre and cinema, and on television. He was the father of conductor Spyros Argyris.
Giannis Argyris filmography
Η μάνα της φόνισσας
1988
Rose and Thorn: Part II
1988
Triantafyllo ki agathi
1988
O orkos tou misous
1988
Αστέρι στη λάσπη
1988
Ο γυρολόγος
1980
Love on a Horse
as Alexis
The Constellation of Virgin
as Boulis
Pavlos Melas
1973
Provocation
as Eirini's father
Abuse of authority
as Arxigos
Δάκρυα για έναν αλήτη
1971
Η ζωή μου στα χέρια σου
1970
Astrapogiannos
as Konstadis Velousis
In the name of the law
as Forensic Surgeon
Η ανταρσία των 10
1970
Το κορίτσι του "17"
1969
I Neraida Kai to Palikari
as kapetan Vrontakis
To Our Teacher, with Love
as Thanasis Liapis
Η αρχόντισσα του λιμανιού
1969
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Who is Giannis Argyris?+
Giannis Argyris (1918–1993) was a prominent Greek performer with a five-decade career in film and theatre, known as one of the most recognizable character actors of his generation.
What is Giannis Argyris known for?+
He is recognized for his appearances in classic Greek films such as The Ogre of Athens (1956), the 1961 adaptation of Antigone, and the popular comedy I Neraida Kai to Palikari (1969).
What kind of work does Giannis Argyris make?+
He was a versatile performer who shifted between serious dramatic roles in classical stage adaptations and lighter, mainstream comedic performances. Explore the filmography of Giannis Argyris on Mood.
