Orestis Makris
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 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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The steps of life
as Thomas Zarlatis
1962
The Drunkard
as Haralabos Lardis
1950
The Counterfeit Coin
as Vasilis Mavridis
1955
The Papadopoulou Family
as Nikos Karydoglou
1960
The Daily Wage of Pain
as Vangelis
1964
A girl different from the others
1968
The Auntie from Chicago
as Harilaos Bardas
1957
Mrs. Midwife
as Lykourgos Bekos
1961
Maiden's Cheek
as gym master Mr. Gikas
1959
Aristides and his Girls
as Aristeidis
1964
The despised
1965
Grousouzis
as Agathoklis
1952
Thieves out!
as Timoleon Adamantas
1961
One Street Organ, One Life
as Kosmas
1958
O Thymios takane thalassa
as Vrasidas Moralis
1959
Snow White and the 7 Old Boys
as Ceasar
1960
The Wizard of Athens
1931
Stournara 288
as Babis
1959
Beggar of Love
1964
With Pain and Tears
as Vasilis
1965