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Orestis Makris

Orestis Makris

Acting·September 30, 1898·January 30, 197576 years old·Chalkis, Euboea, Greece

Orestis Makris (Greek: Ορέστης Μακρής; 30 September 1898 – 29 January 1975) was a Greek actor and tenor.

Makris graduated from the Athens Conservatoire and first entered the scene as a tenor in the troupe of Rosalia Nika in 1925. He later joined the Papaioannou troupe, before moving to more comedic roles. Makris excelled in the portrayal of folk characters, especially the stock role of the "drunkard". Makris also participated in about forty movies, mostly as an over-strict father. He is considered one of the most significant modern Greek actors.

He was decorated with the Order of the Phoenix. He died on 29 January 1975 in Athens and is buried at the First Cemetery in a family grave.

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Filmography · 35
1968A girl different from the others1967Τι κι αν γεννήθηκα φτωχός1966Ο Πόνος του Μπεκρή1965With Pain and Tears1965The despised1964Wronged1964Every Sorrow And Tear1964Beggar of Love1964Aristides and his Girls1964The Daily Wage of Pain1963Όλα και τη ζωή μου ακόμα1963Τα παληόπαιδα1962The steps of life1961Mrs. Midwife1961Our Good Angel1961Thieves out!1960Snow White and the 7 Old Boys1960One Drachma Jasmine1960The Papadopoulou Family1959Maiden's Cheek1959O Thymios takane thalassa1959Stournara 2881958One Street Organ, One Life1958The Island of Silence1957The Auntie from Chicago1957Horse and Carriage1957At Night The Entanglements1956The Abduction of Persephone1955The Counterfeit Coin1955To Fintanaki1955Καταδικασμένη και από το παιδί της1954The Girl of the Neighbourhood1952Grousouzis1950The Drunkard1931The Wizard of Athens
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