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Orestis Makris

Orestis Makris

Actor · born 30 September 1898 · Chalkis, Euboea, Greece

Orestis Makris (Greek: Ορέστης Μακρής; 30 September 1898 – 29 January 1975) was a Greek actor and tenor.

Makris graduated from the Athens Conservatoire and first entered the scene as a tenor in the troupe of Rosalia Nika in 1925. He later joined the Papaioannou troupe, before moving to more comedic roles. Makris excelled in the portrayal of folk characters, especially the stock role of the "drunkard". Makris also participated in about forty movies, mostly as an over-strict father. He is considered one of the most significant modern Greek actors.

Where to start: A girl different from the others (1968).

As actor 33

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Orestis Makris movie?

By viewer score, A girl different from the others (1968) at 10.0/10.

What are Orestis Makris’s most popular movies?

The Counterfeit Coin.

How many movies has Orestis Makris made?

33 films on TMDB, 33 as actor.

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