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.
Known For
Top 34 Movies
The Counterfeit Coin
1955
Maiden's Cheek
1959
The Auntie from Chicago
1957
Stournara 288
1959
Snow White and the 7 Old Boys
1960
At Night The Entanglements
1957
Mrs. Midwife
1961
Grousouzis
1952
Our Good Angel
1961
The Drunkard
1950
Aristides and his Girls
1964
The steps of life
1962
Thieves out!
1961
Beggar of Love
1964
The Island of Silence
1958
The Girl of the Neighbourhood
1954
One Street Organ, One Life
1958
The Wizard of Athens
1931
The despised
1965
The Papadopoulou Family
1960
Horse and Carriage
1957
Ο Πόνος του Μπεκρή
1966
Καταδικασμένη και από το παιδί της
1955
O Thymios takane thalassa
1959
The Abduction of Persephone
1956
The Daily Wage of Pain
1964
Wronged
1964
To Fintanaki
1955
Τα παληόπαιδα
1963
With Pain and Tears
1965
Τι κι αν γεννήθηκα φτωχός
1967
One Drachma Jasmine
1960
A girl different from the others
1968
Every Sorrow And Tear
1964