Dionysis Papagiannopoulos
Dionysis Papagiannopoulos (Greek: Διονύσης Παπαγιαννόπουλος; 12 July 1912 – 13 April 1984) was a Greek actor. He was born in Diakopto in the northeastern part of Achaea in 1912. He studied at the Drama School of the National Theatre of Greece (Ethniko Theatro) in Athens and made his stage debut in 1938, appearing as the Knight in William Shakespeare's King Lear. He excelled in Shakespeare's Hamlet as the Grave Digger and in Dimitris Psathas' Fonazei o Kleftis as General Solon Karaleon. Dionysis Papagiannopoulos acted in all types of plays and appeared in more than 120 films in supporting and leading roles. One of his leading roles in cinema was O Kyr Giorgis Ekpaidevetai (Mr. Giorgis is being educated) (1977) which was the last film made by Finos Film and marked the end of an era. He also worked for television. One of his biggest successes was his role once again as Mr Giorgis for the television show Louna Park. He was generally considered as an actor with an enormous talent and incredible acting techniques. He always left a strong impression in all the roles he had, comical and dramatic. Remarkable was his work in the play To Megalo mas Tsirko by Iakovos Kambanelis, in which he portrayed Theodoros Kolokotronis, Eleftherios Venizelos and Karagiozis. Also he left a very good impression for his work in his last film, Voyage to Cythera directed by the famous Theo Angelopoulos. He died suddenly at the age of 71, in his apartment on Alexandras Avenue, today to the Metro Station Ampelokipoi region, due to a stroke. The people of Diakopto erected a statue in his memory, although, during his life, some had opposed him due to political issues.
Acting
Movie
Voyage to Cythera
as Antonis
1984
Movie
Stella
as Mitsos
1955
Movie
We Have Only One Life
as Mr. Daouglou
1958
Movie
Maiden's Cheek
as Mr. Makrydakis
1959
Movie
I Neraida Kai to Palikari
as kapetan Fourtounakis
1969
Movie
Miss Manager
as Thomas Vasileiou
1964
Movie
Throbs at the Desk
as Mr. Nikiteas
1963
Movie
The Policeman of the 16th Precinct
as Labros
1959
Movie
The Lady and the Tramp
as Mr. Katsaros
1968
Movie
Lola
as Στέλιος
1964
Movie
A Matter of Earnestness
as Thodoros Grouezas
1965
Movie
The Barefoot Prince
as Klearhos
1966
Movie
Jenny Jenny
as Kosmas Skoutaris
1966
Movie
Mermaids for Love
as Mr. Athanasiou
1968
Movie
Some tired boys
as Spyros Karlaftis
1967
Movie
The Orgies Villa
as Lieutenant
1964
Movie
A Knight for Vasoula
as Captain Fatouros
1968
Movie
A Crazy Crazy Family
as Stelios
1965
Movie
The Liar
as Mr. Delipetros
1963
Movie
Groom from London
as Kyriakos
1967
Movie
For Whom the Bell Rings
as Apostolis Lampirikos
1968
Movie
Bouzouki Strumming
as Lefteris
1966
Movie
The Woman Driver
as judge
1964
Movie
A Fool And A Hater
as Sotiris Karamaounas
1959