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Orestis Makris

Orestis Makris

Acting
30 Sept 1898
30 Jan 1975
Chalkis, Euboea, Greece

Biography

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 conside...

Also Known As

Ορέστης Μακρής, Орестис Макрис

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