Giannis Fyrios
Biography
Giannis Fyrios was a Greek actor known for his work in film and theater. Also known by the stage name Giannis Fyrios, he was born on January 23, 1913, in Andros, Greece, though another source notes his birth date as January 23, 1912. He studied at the Drama School of Dionysis Devaris, who was a former actor of the director Konstantinos Christomanos. He made his first theater appearance in 1937 with the troupe of Ios Palaiologos and Sp. Patrikios. His cinema debut occurred in 1952 in the film Mavri gehi, directed by Stelios Tatasopoulos, alongside actors such as Giorgos Foundas and Frosso Kokkola. During his career, he accumulated 79 known acting credits. He passed away on April 16, 2007, at the age of 94.
Career overview
Giannis Firios was a Greek actor born on January 23, 1912, in Andros, Greece, with records also noting his birth year as 1913. He studied at the Drama School of Dionysis Devaris, a former actor of the famous director Konstantinos Christomanos. Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, he accumulated known acting credits across film and television.
He made his first appearance in the theater in 1937, performing with the troupe of Ios Palaiologos and Sp. Patrikios. Following his stage work, he transitioned to the cinema, making his film debut in 1952 in the movie Mavri gehi, directed by Stelios Tatasopoulos. In his first cinematic appearance, he acted alongside fellow cast members including Giorgos Foundas and Frosso Kokkola.
Later in life, he passed away on April 16, 2007, at the age of 94. His professional life spanned decades in the Greek performing arts, encompassing both theatrical productions and cinematic projects.
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Full Filmography
80 titles- A Touch of Spice (2003) as Alekakis
- Παππούδες εν δράσει (2000) as Σπύρος
- Something is going on with the people next door (1999) as Παπαδόπουλος
- Konstantinos and Helen (1998) as κος Παπαδόπουλος
- Towards Freedom (1996)
- Ulysses' Gaze (1995) as Servant
- Oi Treis Harites (1990) as Στέλιος
- Oi Treis Harites (1990) as κ. Μπουρούχας
- Παράξενο Σαββατοκύριακο (1989)
- Όλη η δόξα... Όλη η χάρη... (1989)
- Μιμή η ερωτιάρα (1989)
- Landscape in the Mist (1988)
- Γιώτα Χι ώρα μηδέν (1988)
- Κομαντάτ Μαρία (1988)
- Η πολυτεχνίτισσα (1987)
- Η Μανιάτισσα (1987) as Νικόδημος
- A Leftist Night's Dream (1987)
- Αλλού παπάς αλλού τα ράσα του (1987)
- Ταξί αγάπη μου (1986)
- Ακυβέρνητες Πολιτείες (1985) as Syzigos Marietoulas
- Πρώτη νύχτα γάμου (1985)
- Ο Ανδροκλής και τα λιοντάρια του (1985)
- Και κλάμα ο ξενοδόχος (1985)
- Ο νταβατζής με τα ριγέ σώβρακα (1985)
- Loafing and Camouflage (1984) as retired Senior Officer
- Μήτσος ο Ρεζίλης (1984) as Lawyer
- When The Wheels Danced (1984)
- Iron Lady (1983) as bus passenger
- Η δημοκρατία του νέφους (1983)
- American Playhouse (1982) as Kostas
- Father Gomenios (1982) as waiter
- Ο αυτάκιας (1982)
- And the First Matakias (1982)
- Ο Ρεπόρτερ (1982)
- The Child of the Tube (1982)
- Nelly, the Spy (1981)
- Politsmana's Balcony (1981) as Uncle
- The Last Man (1981) as Kosmas' father
- Taste from Greece (1980) as Gerasimos
- The Wicked World of Thanasis (1979)
- The Bald Student (1979) as Odysseas
- Wandering (1979)
- Υπόθεση Πολκ (1978)
- The Travelling Players (1975) as Accordionist
- The Man Who Ran a Lot (1973)
- Hero Bunker (1972)
- How did we end up like this, Sotiris? (1972)
- The Jet Set (1972)
- Yves! Yves! (1972)
- Hippocrates And Democracy (1972)
- Κάθε ναυάγιο και μια κόλασι (1971)
- What Did You Do in the War, Thanassi? (1971) as judge
- The Windbag (1971) as Dionysis Conte Rosa
- Isaiah, Don't Dance (1969) as Soutzoukoglou
- Prokopis the Unlucky One (1969)
- Captain Fandis Bastounis (1968)
- So Many Dreams on the Streets (1968)
- Our love (1968) as spectator
- The Clown (1968)
- Kokovios and Sparos in the Spider's Web (1967)
- Manolakis Teddy Boys (1967)
- My Daughter the Liar! (1967)
- The 7th Day of Creation (1966)
- The Secrets of Sinful Athens (1966) as American antiquities thief
- Oh, If I Only Were a Man (1966) as Stella's boss #3
- Electricity... Water... Telephone, Plots with Installments (1966) as lawyer
- Ladies of the Courtyard (1966)
- The Matchmaker (1966)
- The Hunchback (1966)
- Δύσκολοι δρόμοι (1965)
- The Immigrant (1965)
- Heartbreak in the Slums (1965)
- Οι κολασμένοι (1964)
- Έξυπνοι και Κορόιδα (1962)
- Taxi Driver (1962)
- Don't Fall in Love on a Saturday (1962) as policeman
- Μας κλέψανε τη Γκόλφω (1961)
- The Unwilling Nanny (1959)
- Θα σε περιμένω πάντα (1954)
- Mavri Gi (1952) as Yakoumis
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Giannis Fyrios best known for?
Giannis Fyrios is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Ipcress File (1965), Oi Treis Harites (1990), Oi Treis Harites (1990), Landscape in the Mist (1988).
When and where was Giannis Fyrios born?
Giannis Fyrios was born on January 23, 1913 in Andros, Greece. They passed away on April 16, 2007.
How many credits does Giannis Fyrios have?
Giannis Fyrios has accumulated over 80 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2003.
What is Giannis Fyrios's background in cinema and television?
Giannis Fyrios was a Greek actor known for his work in film and theater. Also known by the stage name Giannis Fyrios, he was born on January 23, 1913, in Andros, Greece, though another source notes his birth date as January 23, 1912. He studied at the Drama School of Dionysis Devaris, who was a former actor of the dire...
Giannis Fyrios by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Oi Treis Harites (1990) as Στέλιος — aged about 77
- Oi Treis Harites (1990) as κ. Μπουρούχας — aged about 77
- Landscape in the Mist (1988) — aged about 75
- Loafing and Camouflage (1984) as retired Senior Officer — aged about 71
- The 7th Day of Creation (1966) — aged about 53
- Konstantinos and Helen (1998) as κος Παπαδόπουλος — aged about 85
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