Giannis Vogiatzis
Biography
Giannis Vogiatzis is a Greek actor known for his work in theatre and film. Born in Aitoliko, Aetolia-Acarnania, his birth date is cited as December 16, 1926, in some records and June 12, 1927, in others. He received his education at the National Theatre of Greece Drama School and attended the University of Piraeus. Vogiatzis began his professional stage career in 1955 following his graduation, appearing in a production of The Merchant of Venice at the Dionyssia Theater. His film debut occurred in 1957 with the movie Laterna, Ftoheia kai Garyfallo. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with various theatrical groups and gained recognition for his comedic talent on the radio. He has 80 known credits in the industry.
Career overview
Giannis Vogiatzis is a Greek actor known for his work in both theatre and film. Born on December 16, 1926, in Aitoliko, Aetolia-Acarnania, he pursued his formal training at the National Theatre of Greece Drama School and also attended the University of Piraeus. Following his graduation, he made his professional stage debut in 1955, appearing in a production of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice at the Dionyssia Theater.
Throughout his career, Vogiatzis has collaborated with numerous theatrical groups and has served as a leader for several of them. His transition to the silver screen occurred in 1957 with his debut in the film Laterna, Ftoheia kai Garyfallo. Beyond his stage and film work, his comedic talent established him as a recognizable figure in radio. According to his professional records, he is credited with 80 acting appearances. While some records indicate a birth date of June 12, 1927, in Etoliko, Greece, other biographical accounts specify his birth as December 16, 1926, in Aitoliko.
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Full Filmography
80 titles- Smyrna my Beloved: The Series (2022) as Polykarpos
- Smyrna (2021) as Polykarpos
- Lost and Found: An Athenian Story (2017) as Elias
- The Family Hurts (2009) as Filotas Karras
- Οι εργένηδες (1991) as Γιάννης Σαλιάρης
- Iptamena manoulia (1989)
- Ο βιολιστής της φάπας (1989)
- Ο Παπα-Ράμπο (1988) as Παπα Γιάννης
- Ο παπαφαγάνας (1987)
- Gomena ypsilou kindynou (1987)
- Kai kapsouria kai bakouria (1987)
- Σχολή θηλυκών καμακιών (1986) as Stelios
- Η κόμπρα του σούπερ μάρκετ (1986)
- Ο μάγκας με τα πράσινα (1986)
- Ματάκιας και βρωμόστομος (1986)
- Gymna skandala (1985)
- Ο Ράμπο απ' τα Τρίκαλα (1985)
- Rock Star During the Day... At Night Maid (1984)
- Μήτσος ο Ρεζίλης (1984) as Man in night club
- If the Violin Were a Bird (1984) as Vlasis Boukas
- National Priests (1984)
- I'm crazy, I do whatever I want (1984) as Anaximandros Trellidis
- Wheel, Bag and Truants 3 (1984) as Damianos
- Ένας Πρωτάρης Στο Κολλέγιο! (1984)
- Μπορούμε και κάτω απ' τα θρανία (1983)
- Daskale ti didaskes? (1983) as Judge
- Agries plakes sta thrania (1983) as Manolis Varelas
- Wheel Bag and Kopana 2 (1983) as Damianos
- Sheriff "The Mechanophagous" (1983)
- Θα Σε Κλέψω, Μ' Ακούς; (1982) as Agostin
- The sex hunter (1981)
- You are in the EEC, Learn About the EEC (1981) as Leonidas
- Kotsos at the EEC (1980) as Dutch Councillor
- Χίλια Χρόνια Πριν - Βυζάντιο: Η Γιορτή των Καλενδών (1976)
- One Crazy Crazy Hijacker (1973) as Captain Drakakis
- Δουλικό Αμέσου Δράσεως (1972) as Angelos
- Sweetwater Erotic (1972)
- Men Know How to Love (1971)
- I lived a monk without love (1971) as Theoharis
- Mom's Child (1970) as Tilemahos
- Grooms Wanted with Dowry (1970)
- Yannis is afraid of the Beast... (1969) as Periklis Saltafidis
- Ο Κίτσος και τ' αδέλφια του (1968)
- An Italian girl from Kypseli (1968) as Πολυκράτης
- Mermaids for Love (1968) as Panagis
- A Lady In Bouzoukia (1968) as Thanasis Masouros
- Mikes Is Getting Married (1968) as Μικές Παρδάλογλου
- The Blue Beads from Greece (1967) as Memas Gardoubas
- Wedding night (1967) as Anestis Triandafyllou
- Five Thousand Lies (1966)
- All Men Are the Same (1966) as Nikos
- Date In The Air (1966) as Vaggelis Grimpas
- My wife went mad (1966) as Giorgos
- The Ruthless (1965) as Othonas Lappas
- Kiss the Girls (1965) as Jim Pappas
- The Stupid Face (1965) as Manolis
- I'll Make You Queen (1964) as Gerasimos
- Miss Manager (1964) as Vasilis
- Paras and Foukaras (1964) as Mihalis
- Nightwalks (1964)
- The Orgies Villa (1964) as Antonis
- The Twins (1964) as Dr. Hatzilolos
- Lola (1964) as Σερβιτόρος
- Something Hot (1964) as Man in Audience (uncredited)
- The Poor Demons (1964) as priest
- Thymios in the Land of Striptease (1963)
- Someone like It Cold... (1963) as Thodoros
- Jack of All Trades, Master of None (1963) as restaurant's customer
- One Girl For Two Men (1963) as Prokopis
- The King of Gaffes (1962) as Thrasyvoulos
- Don't Fall in Love on a Saturday (1962) as Antonis
- The Miss Of The Mister (1962) as fur seller
- Hooray for Madness (1962) as Telemachus
- Klearhos, Marina and the short one (1961) as Lazaros
- Η Ζωή Μου Αρχίζει Με Σένα (1961)
- Lisa and the Other Woman (1961) as Giorgos
- The Papadopoulou Family (1960) as Stelios
- The Treasure of the Beatitude (1959) as lawyer
- The Cicada and the Ant (1958) as Photographer
- Laterna, Poverty and Carnation (1957) as Γυναικολόγος
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Giannis Vogiatzis best known for?
Giannis Vogiatzis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I'll Make You Queen (1964), Klearhos, Marina and the short one (1961), Η Ζωή Μου Αρχίζει Με Σένα (1961).
When and where was Giannis Vogiatzis born?
Giannis Vogiatzis was born on June 12, 1927 in Etoliko, Greece.
How many credits does Giannis Vogiatzis have?
Giannis Vogiatzis has accumulated over 80 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2022.
What is Giannis Vogiatzis's background in cinema and television?
Giannis Vogiatzis is a Greek actor known for his work in theatre and film. Born in Aitoliko, Aetolia-Acarnania, his birth date is cited as December 16, 1926, in some records and June 12, 1927, in others. He received his education at the National Theatre of Greece Drama School and attended the University of Piraeus. Vog...
Giannis Vogiatzis by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- I'll Make You Queen (1964) as Gerasimos — aged about 37
- Klearhos, Marina and the short one (1961) as Lazaros — aged about 34
- Η Ζωή Μου Αρχίζει Με Σένα (1961) — aged about 34
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