Giannis Gionakis
Biography
Giannis Gionakis was a Greek actor known for his work in film and theater. Born in Athens, Greece, on September 18, 1922, he initially began his studies at the medical school before turning to acting. He studied theatre at the Karolos Koun Dramatic School and the Greek Odeon. Gionakis became particularly well known for his comedic roles in movies, where he was associated with portrayals of kind but dim-witted people. Throughout his career, he accumulated 119 known credits in acting. He passed away on August 25, 2002, at the age of 79.
Career overview
Giannis Gionakis was a Greek actor known for his work in both film and theater. Born in Athens, Greece, on September 18, 1922, he initially began his studies at the medical school. However, he was eventually won over by acting and pursued theatrical training instead, studying at the Karolos Koun Dramatic School and the Greek Odeon.
Throughout his career, Gionakis became particularly well known for his comedic roles in movies. In his film work, he was associated with portrayals of kind but dim-witted people, establishing a recognized screen presence in Greek cinema.
His professional career encompassed numerous acting credits across media. Official records list him with 119 known credits for his work in the entertainment industry. Gionakis passed away on August 25, 2002, at the age of 79 in Athens, Greece.
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Full Filmography
119 titles- Κατά φαντασίαν εραστής (1989)
- Antzela, o peirasmos (1988) as Φρίξος
- Tarnanas enantion Tsitsiolinas (1987) as κυρ-Γιάννης
- Η ... Μικρομεσαία των Μπάτσων Σχολή (1987)
- Ο γύφτος και η Πόντια (1987)
- Αετονύχηδες και χαζοπούλια (1987) as Napoleon Bakafas
- Of the Poor Woman (1987)
- The cleaners (1987)
- Ο νίνζα με τη γκλίτσα (1986)
- Κορόιδο γαμπρός και κερατάς (1986)
- Raki No. 0, the Number! (1986) as Jack London
- Ο Iππότης της Λιγούρας (1986) as Translator
- Πρώτη νύχτα γάμου (1985)
- Πως να παντρέψεις την γυναίκα σου (1985)
- Crazy Holiday (1985) as Winter, Anna's father
- Δημόσιος κίνδυνος Νο:1... ...και κάτι! (1985)
- A Papadia in Bouzouki No. 2 (1985) as Παύλος
- Wheel, Bag and Truants 3 (1984) as Irodis
- Rock Star During the Day... At Night Maid (1984) as Hotel Owner
- Papasouzas (1983) as Παπα-Σεπτέμβρης
- Γύφτικη Κομπανία (1983)
- Wheel Bag and Kopana 2 (1983) as Irodis
- Mia papadia sta bouzoukia! (1983)
- Doste tin tsonta sto lao!.. (1983)
- Wheel Bag and Kopana (1982) as inspector
- Ο αυτάκιας (1982) as Officer Arhiromaios
- Traffic Cop Varvara (1981) as Pachoumis Fourtounas
- Koroido Romie (1981)
- Taste from Greece (1980) as Giannis
- Monday's Theater (1972) as Λαυρέντης
- Hero Bunker (1972)
- The Man Who Broke the Ice (1972) as Zaharias
- The Bedroom (1971) as Savvas Tsiviklis
- O agathiáris kai i atsída (1971) as Mihalis Tsoukalias
- Ena agori... alloiotiko ap' t' alla (1971)
- The Headstrong (1970) as Παντελής Καραμπίνας
- The Four Aces (1970) as Lilikos Bardamas
- My Luck Went Crazy (1970) as Zisis Karafantaris
- The madness of the square celibacy (1970) as Giorgos Agraniotis
- The Barber's Beauty (1969) as Giannis Psalidas
- The Crooked Wood (1969) as Nikos Maroulis
- The Father-in-Law (1968) as Christos Petefroutis
- A Rich Without Money (1967) as Giannis Bakouras
- The Greedy (1967) as Hristos Hrysafis
- Anakatosouras (1967) as Cameo (uncredited)
- The Big Fool (1967) as Ririkos
- Unmarried Groom (1967) as Eytyhios
- Boat of Joy (1967) as Tom Lucas
- Mini Skirt and Karate (1967) as Takis
- The Wedding Dance (1966) as Ilias
- My Sister Deserves a Beating (1966) as Spiros Dokos
- All Men Are the Same (1966) as Giorgos
- My Brother, the Lord (1966) as Feidias
- O tetraperatos (1966) as Avgerinos
- Agents 005 Against Goldenfoot (1965) as Damianos Bouralas
- Eva Has Not Sinned (1965) as Menelaos Touloubas
- The Stupid Face (1965) as Pashalis
- And All 14 Were Wonderful! (1965) as Grigoris Sparos
- A Bird in the Hand Is Worth Two in the Bush (1965) as Lakis Poures
- Beethoven and Bouzouki (1965) as Filippas
- Another One for the Million (1964) as Κοκός
- The Harefoot (1964) as Loukas Chelmis
- Exotic Vitamins (1964) as Dr. Fosteris
- Aristides and his Girls (1964)
- Fortune Hunters (1964)
- Nightwalks (1964)
- Giannis Messed Up (1964) as Giannis
- World and Kosmakis (1964) as Makis Karimis
- Everything the People Wants (1964) as Thanasis
- Seven Days of Lying (1963) as Michél
- The Mischief-Makers (1963)
- Tuesday the 13th (1963) as Sotiris Berketis
- Deluxe Crazy (1963) as Babis
- Fortunately Unemployed (1963)
- 10 Days in Paris (1962) as Miltos Zepa
- Runaway Bride (1962) as hotel owner
- Lafina (1962)
- Φτωχοί κομπιναδόροι (1962)
- The Devil and His Tail (1962) as Grigoris
- Sucker Groom (1962) as Loulis
- My Wife's Husband (1962) as Panayotis Panayotidis
- Don't Fall in Love on a Saturday (1962) as Giacomo Mondiani
- Dimos from Trikala (1962) as Vagos
- My Groom, the Lawyer! (1962) as Sotiris
- Athens by Night (1962)
- A Tramp's Christmas (1962) as Theodosis
- Koutroulis` Wedding (1962) as Manolis Koutroulis
- Poor Bums (1961) as Savvas
- Our Good Angel (1961) as Iraklis
- Alice in the Navy (1961) as Cadet
- Κορίτσια της Αθήνας (1961)
- Sharp as a Needle (1961) as Lalakis Karras
- Our Tears Have Dried Up (1961)
- Το αγρίμι (1960)
- The yellow gloves (1960) as Μπρίλης
- Elsewhere the Cackling (1960) as Mikis Pilidis
- A Pitiful Don Juan (1960)
- Love Games (1960) as Thanasakis
- I'm a man and... I'll have fun! (1960)
- As Long as There Are Women (1959)
- The Uncle from Canada (1959)
- Mousitsa (1959) as Vourdoubas
- A Fool And A Hater (1959) as Perlepes
- The Tomboy (1959) as Riris
- 2,000 Sailors and One Girl (1959)
- Marriage Adventures (1959)
- Jobs with Tassels (1959) as Alekos
- Lovers Without a Dime (1958) as Grigoris
- Four Brides and a Groom (1958) as Petros Christopoulos
- She's a Lunatic (1958) as Pipis
- Poverty can be bearable while living well (1958) as Giannis Pidihtos
- The Child of the Street (1957)
- At Night the Entanglements (1957)
- Jeep, Pavilion and Love (1957) as Tonis
- The Fairy Tale Girl (1956)
- The Grouch (1952) as Πέτρος Μαρκόπουλος
- Those Not Allowed to Love (1951) as pianist
- Above all... Coolness (1951) as Tilemachos Drakos
- Better the Devil You Know (1946)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Giannis Gionakis best known for?
Giannis Gionakis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Monday's Theater (1972), Hero Bunker (1972), The Four Aces (1970), The Barber's Beauty (1969).
When and where was Giannis Gionakis born?
Giannis Gionakis was born on September 18, 1922 in Athens, Greece. They passed away on August 25, 2002.
How many credits does Giannis Gionakis have?
Giannis Gionakis has accumulated over 119 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1946 to 1989.
What is Giannis Gionakis's background in cinema and television?
Giannis Gionakis was a Greek actor known for his work in film and theater. Born in Athens, Greece, on September 18, 1922, he initially began his studies at the medical school before turning to acting. He studied theatre at the Karolos Koun Dramatic School and the Greek Odeon. Gionakis became particularly well known for...
Giannis Gionakis by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Four Brides and a Groom (1958) as Petros Christopoulos — aged about 35
- Monday's Theater (1972) as Λαυρέντης — aged about 49
- The Four Aces (1970) as Lilikos Bardamas — aged about 47
- The yellow gloves (1960) as Μπρίλης — aged about 37
- Another One for the Million (1964) as Κοκός — aged about 41
- Poor Bums (1961) as Savvas — aged about 38
Full filmography (119) Born on September 18 In memoriam 2002
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