Jenny Karezi
Biography
Jenny Karezi was a Greek film and stage actress. Born in Athens, Greece, she was the daughter of a mathematician father and a high school teacher mother. Karezi was accepted into the Greek National Theater's Drama School in 1951, where she studied under the guidance of notable figures such as playwright Angelos Terzakis and director Dimitris Rontiris. Upon graduating in 1954, she began starring in theater productions alongside notable actors, including Alexis Minotis and Katina Paxinou. Karezi's stage debut was in the Marika Kotopouli theatre in the French comedy La belle Heléne, alongside Melina Mercouri and Vasil.
Career overview
Jenny Karezi was a Greek film and stage actress. She was born in Athens, Greece, to a mathematician father and a high school teacher mother. In 1951, she was accepted at the Greek National Theater, where she studied in the Drama School. Her teachers included the playwright Angelos Terzakis and the director Dimitris Rontiris.
Upon graduation in 1954, Karezi was thrust into starring roles in the theatre. She played alongside actors such as Alexis Minotis and Katina Paxinou. Her stage debut was in the Marika Kotopouli theatre in the French comedy La belle Helene, with Melina Mercouri and Vasil. Karezi's career in the theatre spanned multiple roles and collaborations with notable actors of her time.
Karezi's acting credits include numerous stage performances. The exact number of her credits is not specified, but it is mentioned that she had a significant number of roles throughout her career. Her talent, beauty, and class were notable qualities that characterized her as an actress.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
37 titles- 1821 at the Cinema (2021) as (archive footage)
- Μαύρη χρυσαλλίδα (1990) as Ναταλία φον Κράουζε
- Μαύρη χρυσαλλίδα (1990) Writer
- Lysistrata (1972) as Lysistrati
- Erotic Symphony (1972) as Eirini / Betty Stergiou
- Erotic Symphony (1972) Writer
- Manto Mavrogenous (1971) as Manto Mavrogenous
- A Woman in the Resistance (1970) as Άννα Κολέτη
- Love and Blood (1968) as Foni Yeraka
- A Knight for Vasoula (1968) as Vasoula Liontou
- Concert for Machine Guns (1967) as Niki
- He And She (1967)
- Jenny Jenny (1966) as Jenny Skoutari
- A Bullet Through the Heart (1966) as Carla
- A Crazy, Crazy Family (1965) as Mika
- Miss Manager (1964) as Lila Vasileiou
- Lola (1964) as Λόλα
- A Great Love (1964) as Lena
- The Red Lanterns (1963) as Eleni Niculescu
- Runaway Bride (1962) as Kaiti Alexopoulou
- Betrayed love (1962) as Anna
- Athens by Night (1962)
- Who Is Margarita? (1961) as Margarita Kondostavrou
- Date in Corfu (1960) as Diana Laniti / Mirka
- The Young Lady's Fool (1960) as Julia Karali
- Snow White and the 7 Old Boys (1960) as Alexia
- The Island of the Brave (1960) as Dona
- Christina (1960) as Hristina
- Taxeidi me ton erota (1959) as Gianna
- Wrecks Of Life (1959)
- She's a Lunatic (1958) as Jenny
- One Street Organ, One Life (1958) as Nina
- Trouble for Fathers (1957) as Μπίλλυ Μαυρογιάννη
- The Auntie from Chicago (1957) as Katina Barda
- The Lagoon of Desire (1957) as Asimoula
- Laterna, Poverty and Carnation (1957) as Καίτη
- The Hurdy-Gurdy (1955) as Kaiti
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jenny Karezi best known for?
Jenny Karezi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lysistrata (1972), A Woman in the Resistance (1970), Love and Blood (1968), Jenny Jenny (1966).
When and where was Jenny Karezi born?
Jenny Karezi was born on January 1, 1932 in Athens - Greece. They passed away on July 27, 1992.
How many credits does Jenny Karezi have?
Jenny Karezi has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2021.
What is Jenny Karezi's background in cinema and television?
Jenny Karezi was a Greek film and stage actress. Born in Athens, Greece, she was the daughter of a mathematician father and a high school teacher mother. Karezi was accepted into the Greek National Theater's Drama School in 1951, where she studied under the guidance of notable figures such as playwright Angelos Terzaki...
Jenny Karezi by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Love and Blood (1968) as Foni Yeraka — aged about 36
- Jenny Jenny (1966) as Jenny Skoutari — aged about 34
- The Red Lanterns (1963) as Eleni Niculescu — aged about 31
- The Auntie from Chicago (1957) as Katina Barda — aged about 25
- Trouble for Fathers (1957) as Μπίλλυ Μαυρογιάννη — aged about 25
- Lysistrata (1972) as Lysistrati — aged about 40
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