Anna Panagiotopoulou was a Greek actress, screenwriter and playwright; She participated in numerous television programs, film and theatre performances.
Antonis Kanakis, also known as Antonios Doumas, is a Greek television host and actor born in Thessaloniki on February 18, 1969. He began his career early, working as a DJ at age 15 and on pirate radio stations from the age of 12. Around that time, he chose the surname Kanakis. During his youth, he also held jobs such as selling snacks at a cinema and working as a waiter. He has worked extensively in Athens, building a career that spans radio and television. Kanakis’s professional journey includes significant roles in various media outlets. He previously worked for Kiss FM Thessaloniki, ET3 channel, Star Channel, and the Municipal Radio of Thessaloniki, where he served as director and creator of FM 101. He was a principal participant in the satirical TV program A.M.A.N ta Katharmata alongside Sotiris Kalivatsis and Giannis Servetas. Currently, he is the key host of the parody show Radio Arvyla , which premiered on ANT1 on April 14, 2008, and has since moved to Skai (2019), YouTube (2020), and Open TV (2021). He is also a producer, director, and presenter of shows like Komfouzio and AMAN . Antonis Kanakis is an entrepreneur as well, owning radio stations Imagine 89.7 since 2007 (formerly Studio 5), FLY 104 since 2016, and Paidaki 97.5 since 2023 (formerly Easy FM and ANT1 Radio Thessaloniki). He has also collaborated with ActionAid, directing and presenting documentaries in Sierra Leone. In 2015, he published his first book, Μπαμπά... (mia kanoniki imera) , following his father's death. As a popular Greek comedian, he is known for satirical commentary, including a skit posted online mocking Kimberly Guilfoyle’s fashion choices, which involved him wearing a black wig, a shimmering silver dress, and a pink feather boa. Radio Arvyla frequently provides political commentary on Greek sociopolitical issues, satirizing figures like Nikos Konstantinides and using segments like Stathis Panagiotopoulos telling jokes.
Dionysis Papagiannopoulos, born on July 12, 1912, in Diakopto, Achaea, was a beloved Greek actor. Throughout his career, he appeared in theatre, film, and television, becoming one of the most prominent figures in Greek comedy while also distinguishing himself in dramatic roles. His versatility made him a treasured figure in Greek cinema and theater. Papagiannopoulos’s formal training began at the Drama School of the National Theatre of Greece, where he studied. He made his stage debut in 1938 as the Knight in Shakespeare's King Lear , and later portrayed the Grave Digger in Hamlet . He remained with the National Theatre until 1941, performing with many major theatre companies over a span of 46 years. During World War II, he served in the Greek armed forces, with notable action on the Albanian front as a second lieutenant. His early film work included Children of Athens in 1947 and he appeared in over 133 films throughout his career, including A Knight for Vasilia , The Villa of Orgies , Kyri-Giorgis is Trained , and Fouskothalassies . He portrayed General Solon Karaleon in Dimitris Psathas’ Fonazei o Kleftis , Theodoros Kolokotronis, Eleftherios Venizelos, and Karagiozis in To Megalo mas Tsirko , and appeared in Theo Angelopoulos' Voyage to Cythera . Giorgis in the television show Louna Park , where he portrayed Barba-Giorgis, which established him in popular consciousness. He also appeared in Gorgones kai magkes , filmed on the island of Hydra, alongside Martha Karagianni and Mary Hronopoulou. He received several awards for his work, including an acting award for 'The Cannon and the Nightingale'. A statue was erected in his memory in Diakopto, placed on the beach near the start of the Diakofto-Kalavryta rack railway. He performed many charitable acts, primarily in the area where he was born.
Eleni Randou, a Greek, is professionally involved in acting, screenwriting and production, covering theater, television and cinema.
Giannis Bezos, born on September 10, 1956, in Athens, is a Greek actor, director, and singer. He grew up in the Filopappou area of Athens and his family originates from Kerastari, Arcadia. Having been recognized as a leading Greek actor of his time, he received his early education at the First Gymnasium in Athens and then pursued theatrical training at the Dimitris Konstantinidis Theatre Workshop, culminating in his graduation in 1978. Early in his career, he collaborated with Aliki Vougiouklaki on stage, and director Thymios Karakatsanis discovered him during a theatrical performance at the Smaroula Theatre. He also served a 28-month military service as a reserve lieutenant in the Artillery. Bezos’s career spans decades, encompassing television, film, theatre, and music. He gained significant recognition through his roles in various popular television series, including Oi Aparadektoi (1991–1993), Tis Ellados ta Paidia (1993–1995), Ekeines ki ego (1996–1998), Flower-spread Life (1998–1999), Akros oikogeneiakon (2001–2003), and Eftyhismenoi Mazi (2007–2010). He has appeared in five feature films and lent his voice to the character of Manny in the Ice Age film series. He took on a starring role in a Greek adaptation of La Cage aux Folles at the Palladium Theatre in March 2009; subsequently, he directed a rendition of Molière's The Imaginary Invalid at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, portraying the role of Argan. He has frequently collaborated with director Andreas Morfonios. Beyond acting, Bezos has explored other creative avenues. He has recorded vocals for albums by Giorgos Hatzinasios, Notis Mavroudis, and Thanos Mikroutsikos, demonstrating his singing talent. He hosted the arts documentary series Milontas gia theatro on ERT2 starting in April 2016. Currently, he is slated to star in the new comedy series Super Heroes on ANT1, which he has stated will be his last television role. The series, conceived by Nikos Papadopoulos and Antonis Boubas, depicts daily life in a Greek supermarket. He often describes himself as being 'elsewhere' and embraces this persona.
Harry Klynn was a Greek comedian, satirical actor and politician. Notable as one of the founders of modern Greek satire, he is considered one of its main representatives.
Tzimis Panousis, as a Greek musician, songwriter, performer, satirical comedian, radio producer and actor, had a significant presence on the Greek scene. He gained fame thanks to his satirical approach and his caustic, original lyrics, which target both the political and social reality of Greece and the general nature of the human psyche.
Lakis Lazopoulos, also known as Apostolos, is active in Greece as a comedian, actor, screenwriter, presenter, producer, author, columnist, lyricist and singer. In a poll conducted for the SKAI television program "Great Greeks" in 2009, he was ranked among the hundred most influential Greeks in history.
Sappho Notara, born Sappho Hadanou, was a Greek actress who stood out in her secondary interpretations . In Greek cinema he appeared mainly in comedy films, often incarnate Aunt or The The A housewife. Keep the radio show "Mrs. Sunday". One from What? Her last theatrical appearances occurred in the play "Pornography" (1981).
Sotiris Moustakas, a Greek Cypriot actor, was considered one of the leading comedians on the Greek stage; his contribution to the Greek theater brought him awards, and he remained active in the profession until the end of his life.
Thanasis Vengos, a Greek comedian, actor, director, film producer and entrepreneur, founded the production company THB Laughter Films.
Vasilis Logothetidis is considered one of the most distinguished names in Greek comedy, both on stage and on screen. He was born Vasilis Tavlaridis. He adopted the surname Logothetidis when he made his first appearance in the theater in 1919.
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