Orestis Makris

Orestis Makris (76)

1898-09-30 - 1975-01-30 | 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.

On Movies

  • Τι κι αν γεννήθηκα φτωχός
  • Ο Πόνος του Μπεκρή
  • Με Πόνο και με Δάκρυα
  • Wronged
  • Κάθε Καημός Και Δάκρυ
  • Ζητιάνος Μιας Αγάπης
  • The steps of life
  • Mrs. Midwife
  • Ο Καλός Μας Άγγελος
  • Thieves out!
  • Snow White and the 7 Old Boys
  • One Drachma Jasmine
  • Papadopoulou family
  • Maiden's Cheek
  • O Thymios takane thalassa
  • Stournara 288
  • One Street Organ, One Life
  • The Auntie from Chicago
  • Horse and Carriage
  • At Night The Entanglements
  • The Counterfeit Coin
  • To Fintanaki
  • Grousouzis
  • The Drunkard
  • The Wizard of Athens

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