Yannis Tsortekis
Biography
Yiannis Tsortekis is a Greek actor and director working in cinema, television, and theatre. Born in 1967 in Neo Psychiko, Athens, he is a graduate of the National Theater and holds a degree from the Department of Theater Studies at the University of Patras. Tsortekis gained recognition for his role in the 2007-2008 television adaptation of Miltiadis Karagatsis’s short story To 10, which aired on Alpha TV. His filmography includes appearances in The Little Fish and The Ballad of the Holey Heart. With 41 known credits in his career, he is also recognized by the name Γιάννης Τσορτέκης. He continues to be active in the performing arts as both an actor and director.
Career overview
Yiannis Tsortekis is a Greek actor and director who works across the mediums of cinema, television, and theatre. Born in 1967 in Neo Psychiko, Athens, he completed his formal training as a graduate of the National Theater. Additionally, he holds a degree from the Department of Theater Studies within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Patras. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 41 known credits in the entertainment industry.
Tsortekis gained significant public recognition for his role in the 2007-2008 television adaptation of the short story To 10 by Miltiadis Karagatsis, which aired on Alpha TV. His filmography includes appearances in several cinematic productions, most notably The Little Fish and the more recent film The Ballad of the Holey Heart. In 2021, he received an award for Best Actor. He is also recognized under the stage name Γιάννης Τσορτέκης.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
40 titles- January 5th (2025) as Father
- Agios Erotas (2024) as Kleanthis Varelas
- Ο Σκαραβαίος (2024) as Markos Alexiou
- Brando with a Glass Eye (2024) as Vasilis
- Crossing (2023) as Antonis
- The Summer with Carmen (2023) as Self
- Fonissa (2023)
- The Chaos She Left Behind (2023) as Dimitris
- Maestro in Blue (2022) as Charalampos
- Αυτή η Νύχτα Μένει (2022) as Γιώργης
- Dark Sea (2022) as Σάββας Γκορίτσας
- Not Tomorrow (2022) as Nikitas
- 11.20 a.m. (2022) as Dimitris
- The Volunteer (2022) as Yorgos
- Soul Food (2021)
- Cartes Postales from Greece (2021) as Γιώργος
- Green Sea (2021) as Roula
- Iro /he.roː/ (2020)
- Ballad for a Pierced Heart (2020) as Iraklis
- Entropy (2018)
- 37 Days (2018) as Stelios
- USSAK (2017) as Zafos
- Freezer (2017) as Michalis
- Mum, I'm Back (2017)
- Suntan (2016) as Takis
- Spring Awakening (2016) as Kostas
- Cruiser (2015)
- At Home (2014) as Markos
- Stratos (2014) as Giorgos
- II (2014) as Guide
- 45 Degrees (2013) as Taxi Driver
- J.A.C.E. (2012) as Thomas Tepelenis
- Dad, Lenin and Freddy (2011)
- Wasted Youth (2011) as Tasos
- Harisma (2010) as Mihalis
- 13½ (2010) as Father
- Guilt (2009) as Clark
- Το 10 (2007) as Nikolas Valvis
- Save Me (2001)
- Crescendo (2000)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Yannis Tsortekis best known for?
Yannis Tsortekis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Agios Erotas (2024), Green Sea (2021), In the Flesh (2013).
When and where was Yannis Tsortekis born?
Yannis Tsortekis was born on January 1, 1967 in Athens, Greece.
How many credits does Yannis Tsortekis have?
Yannis Tsortekis has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2000 to 2025.
What is Yannis Tsortekis's background in cinema and television?
Yiannis Tsortekis is a Greek actor and director working in cinema, television, and theatre. Born in 1967 in Neo Psychiko, Athens, he is a graduate of the National Theater and holds a degree from the Department of Theater Studies at the University of Patras. Tsortekis gained recognition for his role in the 2007-2008 tel...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Agios Erotas (2024) as Kleanthis Varelas — aged about 57
- Green Sea (2021) as Roula — aged about 54
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