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Orestis Makris

Sep 30, 1898 - Jan 30, 1975 (76 years old) in 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.

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

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The Auntie from Chicago
Harilaos Bardas
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Maiden's Cheek
gym master Mr. Gikas
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The Counterfeit Coin
Vasilis Mavridis
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Stournara 288
Babis
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Mrs. Midwife
Lykourgos Bekos
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Snow White and the 7 Old Boys
Ceasar
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O Thymios takane thalassa
Vrasidas Moralis
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Thieves out!
Timoleon Adamantas
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To Fintanaki
Antonis
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The Drunkard
Haralabos Lardis

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