George P. Cosmatos
Biography
George Pan Cosmatos was a Greek and Italian film director born in Florence, Italy, on January 4, 1941, and he died on April 19, 2005, in Victoria, Canada. After studying film in London, he served as an assistant director to Otto Preminger on Exodus in 1960. He later worked on Zorba the Greek in 1964, where he also appeared in a small role as Boy with Acne. Cosmatos grew up in Egypt and Cyprus. He became known for films such as Rappresaglia, starring Marcello Mastroianni, The Cassandra Crossing with Sophia Loren, and the World War II adventure movie Escape to Athena. His career also included drama films such as Massacre in Rome with Richard Burton, before he transitioned toward mainstream action and adventure cinema.
Career overview
George Pan Cosmatos was a Greek and Italian film director born in Florence, Italy, on January 4, 1941, and he passed away on April 19, 2005, in Victoria, Canada. After studying film in London, he began his career as an assistant director to Otto Preminger on the 1960 epic Exodus, which was based on Leon Uris's work about the birth of Israel. He subsequently worked on Zorba the Greek in 1964, in which he also appeared in a small role as Boy with Acne. Growing up in Egypt and Cyprus, Cosmatos reportedly spoke six languages.
Cosmatos achieved fame in Italy for directing movies such as Rappresaglia, also known as Massacre in Rome, which starred Marcello Mastroianni and Richard Burton and was based on the real-life Ardeatine massacre. His notable film work also includes The Cassandra Crossing in 1976 starring Sophia Loren, and the 1979 World War II adventure film Escape to Athena. Throughout his career, Cosmatos directed mainstream blockbuster action and adventure films, including Rambo II, establishing himself as a notable international filmmaker before his death in 2005.
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Full Filmography
22 titles- The Making of 'Tombstone' (2002) as Self
- We Get to Win This Time (2002) as Self
- Shadow Conspiracy (1997) Director
- Tombstone (1993) Director
- Leviathan (1989) Director
- Cobra (1986) Director
- Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) Director
- Of Unknown Origin (1983) Director
- Escape to Athena (1979) Director
- Escape to Athena (1979) Story
- The Cassandra Crossing (1976) Director
- The Cassandra Crossing (1976) Story
- The Cassandra Crossing (1976) Screenplay
- Massacre in Rome (1973) Director
- Massacre in Rome (1973) Screenplay
- Sin (1971) Director
- Sin (1971) Producer
- Sin (1971) Theatre Play
- Sin (1971) Screenplay
- Assignment Skybolt (1968) Assistant Director
- The Day the Fish Came Out (1967) Assistant Director
- Zorba the Greek (1964) as Acne Faced Boy
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is George P. Cosmatos best known for?
George P. Cosmatos is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tombstone (1993), Leviathan (1989), Cobra (1986), Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985).
When and where was George P. Cosmatos born?
George P. Cosmatos was born on January 4, 1941 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. They passed away on April 19, 2005.
How many credits does George P. Cosmatos have?
George P. Cosmatos has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2002.
What is George P. Cosmatos's background in cinema and television?
George Pan Cosmatos was a Greek and Italian film director born in Florence, Italy, on January 4, 1941, and he died on April 19, 2005, in Victoria, Canada. After studying film in London, he served as an assistant director to Otto Preminger on Exodus in 1960. He later worked on Zorba the Greek in 1964, where he also appe...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Zorba the Greek (1964) as Acne Faced Boy — aged about 23
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