Orestis Makris
Born September 30, 1898 (Age: 127)
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Chalkis, Euboea, Greece
Biography
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.
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
A girl different from the others
1968
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Age: 69
The despised
1965
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Age: 66
The Daily Wage of Pain
1964
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as Vangelis
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Age: 65
Τα παληόπαιδα
1963
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Age: 64
The steps of life
1962
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as Thomas Zarlatis
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Age: 64
Mrs. Midwife
1961
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as Lykourgos Bekos
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Age: 62
Our Good Angel
1961
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as Diamadis Narlis
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Age: 62
Thieves out!
1961
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as Timoleon Adamantas
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Age: 62
Snow White and the 7 Old Boys
1960
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as Ceasar
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Age: 62
One Drachma Jasmine
1960
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as grandfather
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Age: 62
Maiden's Cheek
1959
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as gym master Mr. Gikas
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Age: 61
O Thymios takane thalassa
1959
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as Vrasidas Moralis
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Age: 60
Stournara 288
1959
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as Babis
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Age: 60
One Street Organ, One Life
1958
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as Kosmas
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Age: 60
The Island of Silence
1958
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Age: 59
The Abduction of Persephone
1956
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Age: 58
To Fintanaki
1955
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as Antonis
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Age: 57
Καταδικασμένη και από το παιδί της
1955
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Age: 56
The Wizard of Athens
1931
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Age: 33