Orestis Makris
ActingOrestis 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
Maiden's Cheek
gym master Mr. Gikas
The Counterfeit Coin
Vasilis Mavridis
The Auntie from Chicago
Harilaos Bardas
Grousouzis
Agathoklis
The Drunkard
Haralabos Lardis
One Street Organ, One Life
Kosmas
Thieves out!
Timoleon Adamantas
Mrs. Midwife
Lykourgos Bekos
Stournara 288
Babis
Our Good Angel
Diamadis Narlis
Filmography — Acting
Maiden's Cheek
gym master Mr. Gikas
The Counterfeit Coin
Vasilis Mavridis
The Auntie from Chicago
Harilaos Bardas
Grousouzis
Agathoklis
The Drunkard
Haralabos Lardis
One Street Organ, One Life
Kosmas
Thieves out!
Timoleon Adamantas
Mrs. Midwife
Lykourgos Bekos
Stournara 288
Babis
Our Good Angel
Diamadis Narlis
With Pain and Tears
Vasilis
The Daily Wage of Pain
Vangelis
One Drachma Jasmine
grandfather
The Girl of the Neighbourhood
Stamos
The Papadopoulou Family
Nikos Karydoglou
The Abduction of Persephone
Τι κι αν γεννήθηκα φτωχός
Stamatis Vagenas
The Wizard of Athens
At Night The Entanglements
Sotiris
O Thymios takane thalassa
Vrasidas Moralis
The Island of Silence
Snow White and the 7 Old Boys
Ceasar
The steps of life
Thomas Zarlatis
Every Sorrow And Tear
To Fintanaki
Antonis
Horse and Carriage
Anestis
Aristides and his Girls
Aristeidis
Beggar of Love
The despised
Καταδικασμένη και από το παιδί της
Wronged
mr Nikolas
Ο Πόνος του Μπεκρή
Thanos Logothetis
Τα παληόπαιδα
