Dionysis Papagiannopoulos
Biography
Dionysis Papagiannopoulos was a Greek actor born in Diakopto in 1912. He studied at the Drama School of the National Theatre of Greece in Athens and made his stage debut in 1938. Papagiannopoulos appeared in various plays and films, with over 120 film credits. One of his notable roles was in the film O Kyr Giorgis Ekpaidevetai, where he played a leading part. He also excelled in Shakespeare's plays, including Hamlet as the Grave Digger and King Lear as the Knight. Papagiannopoulos' acting career spanned multiple genres and he appeared in numerous supporting and leading roles throughout his career. He passed away on April 13, 1984.
Career overview
Dionysis Papagiannopoulos was a Greek actor who made his stage debut in 1938, appearing in a production of William Shakespeare's King Lear. He studied at the Drama School of the National Theatre of Greece in Athens. Papagiannopoulos excelled in various stage roles, including performances in Shakespeare's Hamlet and Dimitris Psathas' Fonazei o Kleftis, where he played the role of General Solon Karaleon.
Papagiannopoulos' acting career spanned multiple types of plays and he appeared in over 120 films in supporting and leading roles. One of his notable roles in cinema was in the film O Kyr Giorgis Ekpaidevetai, where he played the lead. The actor's extensive filmography showcases his versatility and range as a performer.
Throughout his career, Papagiannopoulos accumulated a significant number of credits, with over 127 known credits to his name. His contributions to Greek cinema and theatre are notable, and he remains a respected figure in the entertainment industry.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
127 titles- 1821 at the Cinema (2021) as (archive footage)
- Voyage to Cythera (1984) as Antonis
- Koroido Romie (1981)
- Each With Their Own Madness... (1980) as Iordanis Stavropoulos
- Behind the Curtain: Dionysis Papagiannopoulos (1979) as Self
- Mr. Giorgis is Trained (1977) as Giorgis Kolaouzos
- A Law-Abiding Citizen (1974) as Uncle Manolis
- My Only Son, My Good Boy (1973)
- The Charlatan (1973) as Balamoutis
- Lysistrata (1972) as Provoulos
- Ο Πατούχας (1972) as Saitonikolis
- If I Were Rich (1972) as Aristeidis Tsitsis
- Great Brides, Gullible Grooms (1972) as Archelaos
- The Tough Guy With the Tricycle (1972)
- Crazier Than the Crazy (1972)
- Καυτά... ψυχρά κι' ανάποδα (1971) as Kleanthis Toboglou
- Vacation to Our Cyprus (1971) as Mr. Hatzigiannis
- Carefree... Nut (1971) as Nikiforos
- The Revolutionary (1971) as Κόντες Ντιμάρας
- Zavoliara (1971) as John Birdas
- The Teacher was One Hell of a Man (1970) as Babis Hanos
- Crazy Girls Awesome Boys (1970)
- The Incredible (1970) as Thomas Karalis
- To Win the Lottery (1970) as Tzavelakos
- Beautiful days (1970) as Pantelaras
- Giakoumis, A Roman Heart (1970) as Grantis
- The madness of the square celibacy (1970) as John Agras
- A Hippie With Slippers (1970) as Pelopidas
- Grooms Wanted with Dowry (1970)
- An Unbelievable Sucker (1969) as Mr. Haroupoglou
- I Neraida Kai to Palikari (1969) as kapetan Fourtounakis
- The Man Who Returned from the Plates (1969) as Spyros Lounas
- To nyfopazaro (1969)
- Για ένα ταγάρι δολάρια (1969)
- Groom with tassels (1969) as Periklis
- Wake up, you sucker... (1969) as Kyriakos Baroles
- The Ladykiller (1969) as John Christian
- The Cannon and the Nightingale (1968) as Triandafyllou
- Doctor Z-Vengos (1968) as Apostolos
- Come in, Kitso! (1968) as Klearhos
- Mermaids for Love (1968) as Mr. Athanasiou
- The Lady and the Tramp (1968) as Mr. Katsaros
- Horafa family (1968) as Deranged Scientist
- The Liar (1968) as Thomas Argyriou
- For Whom the Bell Rings (1968) as Apostolis Lampirikos
- A Knight for Vasoula (1968) as Captain Fatouros
- A Thief with Philotimo (1968) as Thanasis
- Mikes Is Getting Married (1968) as Παναγιώτης Συναξαρίδης
- My son-in-low, the fortune hunter (1967) as Hrysos
- Erotes sti Lesvo (1967)
- Some tired boys (1967) as Spyros Karlaftis
- The Greedy (1967) as Michael Kampantais
- For the heart of beautiful Helen (1967)
- Groom from London (1967) as Kyriakos
- The Playful Girl (1967) as Giakoumis Lorentzos
- If My Past Could Speak (1967)
- Oh, If I Only Were a Man (1966) as Othon Belalis
- Five Thousand Lies (1966) as Aristidis Fesarlis
- Jenny Jenny (1966) as Kosmas Skoutaris
- My Sister Deserves a Beating (1966) as Kleanthis Fragkopoulos
- Rough Seas (1966) as Nikolis Sfakianos
- Bouzouki Strumming (1966) as Lefteris
- The Barefoot Prince (1966) as Klearhos
- Ladies of the Courtyard (1966) as Nondas Bosikos
- All Men Are the Same (1966) as Menelaos
- Ο Μπαμπάς Μου Ο Τεντυμπόυς (1966) as Mr. Foteinos
- Atonement (1965)
- A Crazy Crazy Family (1965) as Stelios
- A Matter of Earnestness (1965) as Thodoros Grouezas
- The Robber Cries Thief! (1965) as Solonas Karaleontas
- Poor Millionaire (1965) as Cleon
- Κάνε Με Πρωθυπουργό (1965) as Kimon
- Miss Manager (1964) as Thomas Vasileiou
- The Orgies Villa (1964) as Lieutenant
- Lola (1964) as Στέλιος
- The Woman Driver (1964) as judge
- If Luck Favors You (1964) as Alekos
- Uncompromising in Life (1964)
- To gelio vgike ap' ton Paradeiso (1963) as Xenophon Haritidis
- Mr. Wing Commander (1963) as MP Karatzovas
- Ο Αδελφός μου... ο Τροχονόμος (1963)
- Throbs at the Desk (1963) as Mr. Nikiteas
- The Liar (1963) as Mr. Delipetros
- What the Night Hides (1963)
- Crazy Blood (1963) as Mayor
- Scandals on the Island of Love (1963) as Christos Vergis
- You Came Too Late (1962) as Alexis
- Παγίδα (1962)
- Confession of a Mother (1962) as Vlasis
- My Wife's Husband (1962) as Psychiatrist
- Κλάψε Φτωχή Μου Καρδιά (1962)
- Ποτέ Δε Σε Ξέχασα (1962) as Telis
- A Tramp's Christmas (1962) as Varanis
- The Girl of the Battalion (1962)
- Pure And Dishonored (1962) as Miranda's Father
- Μυρτιά (1961) as Tsakalos
- Η Ζωή Μου Αρχίζει Με Σένα (1961)
- Thieves out! (1961) as Kleanthis Kleftodimos
- The Daywork of Happiness (1960) as Isidoros
- The Island of Love (1960) as Alexis
- The Young Lady's Fool (1960) as Telis Karalis
- Snow White and the 7 Old Boys (1960) as Stylianos
- Thieves Rejoice Only Once (1960) as Pafsanias
- Sinful Youth (1960) as Simademenos
- Stournara 288 (1959) as Agisilaos Papafronimopoulos
- Crime in Kolonaki (1959) as Delios
- Bouboulina (1959)
- Maiden's Cheek (1959) as Mr. Makrydakis
- Ο Γιάννος κι η Παγώνα (1959)
- The Policeman of the 16th Precinct (1959) as Labros
- Erotic Stories (1959) as Labrini's husband
- A Fool And A Hater (1959) as Sotiris Karamaounas
- Ali Pasas and Lady Frosyni (1959) as Ali Pasas
- Lisa, Tosca of Athens (1959) as Antonis Papadeas
- Return from the front (1959)
- Happy Bums (1958) as Tenoro Nte Fiasko
- We Have Only One Life (1958) as Mr. Daouglou
- An Italian in Greece (1958) as villager
- Of Fortune The Written (1957)
- The tree children from Volo (1957) as Aristidis Gionas
- Stella (1955) as Mitsos
- Two Grapes (1955)
- Joe, the Amazing (1955) as Himbatzis
- Ο άνεμος του μίσους (1954)
- The Little Mouse (1954) as Costas
- Bloody Christmas (1951) as Condemned
- Ο Γυρισμός της Μάνας as Ζαφείρης
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dionysis Papagiannopoulos best known for?
Dionysis Papagiannopoulos is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lysistrata (1972), Vacation to Our Cyprus (1971), The Old Story of Yu Hong (2026), Horafa family (1968).
When and where was Dionysis Papagiannopoulos born?
Dionysis Papagiannopoulos was born on January 1, 1912 in Diakopto, Achaia, Greece. They passed away on April 17, 1984.
How many credits does Dionysis Papagiannopoulos have?
Dionysis Papagiannopoulos has accumulated over 127 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2021.
What is Dionysis Papagiannopoulos's background in cinema and television?
Dionysis Papagiannopoulos was a Greek actor born in Diakopto in 1912. He studied at the Drama School of the National Theatre of Greece in Athens and made his stage debut in 1938. Papagiannopoulos appeared in various plays and films, with over 120 film credits. One of his notable roles was in the film O Kyr Giorgis Ekpa...
Dionysis Papagiannopoulos by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Policeman of the 16th Precinct (1959) as Labros — aged about 47
- To gelio vgike ap' ton Paradeiso (1963) as Xenophon Haritidis — aged about 51
- Bouboulina (1959) — aged about 47
- Vacation to Our Cyprus (1971) as Mr. Hatzigiannis — aged about 59
- Jenny Jenny (1966) as Kosmas Skoutaris — aged about 54
- Throbs at the Desk (1963) as Mr. Nikiteas — aged about 51
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