Orestis Makris
Known for: Acting
Born: September 29, 1898 in Chalkis, Euboea, Greece - Died: January 29, 1975
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 steps of life
Thomas Zarlatis
The Drunkard
Haralabos Lardis
The Counterfeit Coin
Vasilis Mavridis
The Papadopoulou Family
Nikos Karydoglou
The Daily Wage of Pain
Vangelis
A girl different from the others
The Auntie from Chicago
Harilaos Bardas
Mrs. Midwife
Lykourgos Bekos
Maiden's Cheek
gym master Mr. Gikas
Aristides and his Girls
Aristeidis
The despised
Grousouzis
Agathoklis
Thieves out!
Timoleon Adamantas
One Street Organ, One Life
Kosmas
O Thymios takane thalassa
Vrasidas Moralis
Snow White and the 7 Old Boys
Ceasar
The Wizard of Athens
Stournara 288
Babis
Beggar of Love
Wronged
mr Nikolas
With Pain and Tears
Vasilis
Horse and Carriage
Anestis
One Drachma Jasmine
grandfather
To Fintanaki
Antonis