Nick Dennis
Biography
Nick Dennis was a Greek American film actor born in Volos, Thessaly, Greece. He began his acting career in films in 1947. Dennis was known for playing ethnic types, often Greek characters, in various films. He appeared in notable films such as Kiss Me Deadly and Sirocco, starring Humphrey Bogart. In addition to his film work, Dennis also appeared in television programs in the 1960s and 1970s, including medical drama Ben Casey and detective show Kojak. He also played a role in the play and film adaptation of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, specifically the part of Pablo Gonzales in the 1951 film version.
Career overview
Nick Dennis began his acting career in films in 1947. He was known for playing ethnic types, often Greek characters, in various movies. One notable film featuring Dennis is Kiss Me Deadly, and he also appeared in the Humphrey Bogart film Sirocco.
In addition to his film work, Dennis appeared in several television programs in the 1960s and 1970s. He played the role of Orderly Nick Kanavaras on the medical drama Ben Casey and Uncle Constantine on the detective show Kojak. Dennis' fluency in Greek allowed him to accurately portray ethnic characters.
Dennis' acting career also extended to the stage, where he played the role of Pablo Gonzales in Tennessee Williams' play A Streetcar Named Desire. The play was adapted into a film in 1951, with Dennis reprising his stage role in the film version. Throughout his career, Dennis accumulated a total of 41 known credits, primarily in acting.
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Full Filmography
47 titles- Kojak (1973) as Constantine
- Kojak (1973) as Uncle Constantino
- Kojak (1973) as Charley
- Kojak (1973) as Charlie
- Lotsa Luck (1973) as Mario
- The Night of the Cat (1973)
- Columbo (1971) as Guard
- The Good Guys and the Bad Guys (1969) as Engineer #2
- The Legend of Lylah Clare (1968) as Nick
- Ironside (1967)
- The Danny Thomas Hour (1967) as Mr. Alexandros
- Gunpoint (1966) as Nicos
- 4 for Texas (1963) as Angel
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Danny
- Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) as Crazed Prisoner (uncredited)
- Ben Casey (1961)
- Ben Casey (1961) as Nick Kanavaras
- The Investigators (1961)
- Too Late Blues (1961) as Nick Bubalinas
- Spartacus (1960) as Dionysius
- The Rebel (1959) as Sheriff Rocky Spiropolous
- The Rebel (1959) as Trapper
- The Rebel (1959) as Greco
- Johnny Staccato (1959)
- Alaska Passage (1959) as Pete Harris
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957) as Chico Burns
- Slaughter on 10th Avenue (1957) as Midget
- The Adventures of Jim Bowie (1956)
- Hot Blood (1956) as Korka (uncredited)
- East of Eden (1955) as Rantani
- Kiss Me Deadly (1955) as Nick
- The Big Knife (1955) as Mickey Feeney
- Top of the World (1955) as Cappi
- The Glory Brigade (1953) as Cpl. Marakis
- Man in the Dark (1953) as Cookie
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Waiter
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Sgt. Juliana
- Cavalcade of America (1952) as Sgt. Chiaco
- The Iron Mistress (1952) as Nez Coupe
- Eight Iron Men (1952) as Pvt. Sapiros
- Anything Can Happen (1952) as Chancho
- A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) as Pablo Gonzales
- Sirocco (1951) as Nasir Aboud
- Ten Tall Men (1951) as Mouse
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Tony
- A Double Life (1947) as Stagehand (uncredited)
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When and where was Nick Dennis born?
Nick Dennis was born on April 26, 1904 in Volos, Thessaly, Greece. They passed away on November 14, 1980.
How many credits does Nick Dennis have?
Nick Dennis has accumulated over 47 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 1973.
What is Nick Dennis's background in cinema and television?
Nick Dennis was a Greek American film actor born in Volos, Thessaly, Greece. He began his acting career in films in 1947. Dennis was known for playing ethnic types, often Greek characters, in various films. He appeared in notable films such as Kiss Me Deadly and Sirocco, starring Humphrey Bogart. In addition to his fil...