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Orestis Makris
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. He was decorated with the Order of the Phoenix. He died on 29 January 1975 in Athens and is buried at the First Cemetery in a family grave.
Known For
The Auntie from Chicago
as Harilaos Bardas
Maiden's Cheek
as gym master Mr. Gikas
The Counterfeit Coin
as Vasilis Mavridis
Stournara 288
as Babis
Mrs. Midwife
as Lykourgos Bekos
Snow White and the 7 Old Boys
as Ceasar
O Thymios takane thalassa
as Vrasidas Moralis
Thieves out!
as Timoleon Adamantas
To Fintanaki
as Antonis
The Drunkard
as Haralabos Lardis
