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Mimis Fotopoulos

Greek actor, writer, poet and academic

Dimitris "Mimis" Fotopoulos (Greek: Δημήτρης (Μίμης) Φωτόπουλος; 8 April 1913 – 29 October 1986) was a Greek actor, writer, poet, and artist.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Mimis Fotopoulos (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Apr 20, 1913, died Oct 29, 1986.1

About

He was born in Zatouna, Gortynia, Arcadia. He studied at the Dramatic School of National Theatre (Δραματική Σχολή του Εθνικού Θεάτρου). He also studied at the Philosophical School at the University of Athens until his second year in 1933. He headed a theatrical company from 1952 and was an actor from 1960.

He died on 29 October 1986 in Athens, from a heart attack, aged 73.

From Wikipedia’s article on Mimis Fotopoulos, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens3
  • Date not recordedNational Theatre of Greece Drama School3

Career

Occupation: comedian, screenwriter, director, stage actor, poet, actor, painter, film actor.6

  • Date not recordedFounded Thiasos Mimi Fotopoulou4
  • Date not recordedFounded Thiasos Mimi Fotopoulou - Ntinou Iliopoulou5

Known for: The Counterfeit Coin, Barrel Piano, Poverty and Carnations, The Hurdy-Gurdy.7

Personal life

  • BornApr 20, 1913, Zatouna8
  • DiedOct 29, 1986, Athens9
  • CitizenshipGreece10
  • SpouseMargarita Tsala11

Awards

  • Date not recordedGold Cross of the Order of George I12

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