Lefteris Voyatzis
Actor
Lefteris Vogiatzis (Greek: Λευτέρης Βογιατζής, 12 October 1944 – 2 May 2013) was a Greek theatre actor and director. Vogiatzis was born in Kallithea, Athens in 1945. He studied English literature at the University of Athens, he attended the Reinhurt Seminar in Vienna for two years and finished. Michailidis' Drama School in Athens. He first appeared on stage in 1973. Then he collaborated with Spyros Evangelatos, and the famous actress Elli Lampeti. Over the years, he played many roles in classical repertoire. In 1981 he founded the theatre company the Stage and in 1988 the new Stage. He directed and starred in many performances, while in 1989, he founded the laboratory of ancient drama, directing Antigone by Sophocles. Successful shows of his followed, such as "With Power from Kifissia", "Misanthrope", "Helen", "Night of the Owl", "Persians", "Ash and Shadow", "Clean Anymore" and other major plays. At the cinema, he starred almost exclusively in movies of Nikos Panagiotopoulos, with whom he was connected with a great friendship. On 30 April 2013, there was a rumour Lefteris Vogiatzis had died of cancer.
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Common questions
Who is Lefteris Voyatzis?+
Lefteris Voyatzis was an influential Greek theatre actor and director who founded the theatre companies The Stage and New Stage.
What is Lefteris Voyatzis known for?+
He is best known for directing and starring in major theatrical productions like Antigone and acting in films such as Acropol.
Which institutions was Lefteris Voyatzis associated with?+
He founded the theatre companies The Stage and New Stage, and collaborated closely with the Athens Epidaurus Festival.
What film collaborations marked his career?+
He starred almost exclusively in films directed by Nikos Panagiotopoulos, including Acropol and Melodrama?. Explore full filmographies and theatrical history for Lefteris Voyatzis on Mood.
