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.
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
34 titles
Maiden's Cheek
The Auntie from Chicago
Our Good Angel
The Counterfeit Coin
The Drunkard
The Girl of the Neighbourhood
Stournara 288
Grousouzis
Thieves out!
One Street Organ, One Life
The Papadopoulou Family
Snow White and the 7 Old Boys
Mrs. Midwife
Ο Πόνος του Μπεκρή
Horse and Carriage
The Island of Silence
The Abduction of Persephone
The Daily Wage of Pain
Καταδικασμένη και από το παιδί της
O Thymios takane thalassa
The steps of life
A girl different from the others
Wronged
At Night The Entanglements
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