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Stefanos Linaios

Greek actor (1928–2026)

Stefanos Linaios (Greek: Στέφανος Ληναίος; born Dionysios Mytilinaios (Διονύσιος Μυτιληναίος); 6 August 1928 – 18 April 2026) was a Greek actor, writer, director, theatrical businessman and politician. He was a member of PASOK and served as an MP for the 1st Athens constituency from 1989 to 1990.2

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Born Aug 6, 1928, died Apr 18, 2026.1

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedDrama School of the Greek Art Theatre3

Linaios graduated from the Athens Theatre School in 1951 and from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London in 1969. During the period 1954 - 1967 he collaborated with more than 20 troupes in 100 theatrical plays while appearing in 100 films, radio broadcasts and on television. Since 1970, he has directed and participated in 50 plays and many radio and television programs.

He was the founder of the Contemporary Greek Theatre troupe at the Alpha Theatre in Athens. He wrote short stories such as "Some Deaths" and many studies including "Modern Theatre" and "TV as a Means of Education", which was taken into account in the establishment of ERT's educational television.

Linaios served as general secretary of the Greek Actors' Association in 1966–1967, when he was dismissed by the junta due to political views. He was an advisor to the Panhellenic Union of Free Theatre (PEETH) from 1975, and to the Greek Theatre Centre from 1977. Linaios was also a member of the British Actors' Association.

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Career

Occupation: politician, comedian, director, actor.7

  • 1989 to 1990Member of the Hellenic Parliament6
  • Date not recordedWorked at Drama School Athenian Stage Kalvou-Kalamboki4
  • Date not recordedFounded Synchrono Elliniko Theatro5

Known for: Thanassakis o politevomenos, The Underdog, Can't Pay? Won't Pay!, One-Penny Youth.8

Personal life

  • BornAug 6, 1928, Messini9
  • DiedApr 18, 2026, Athens10
  • CitizenshipGreece11
  • SpouseElli Fotiou 1963 to 202612

Linaios was married to the actress Elli Fotiou, with whom he had two children; Margarita (born 1968), for many years director of the Second Program of the Hellenic Radio, and Alexis (born 1970).

Linaios died on 18 April 2026, at the age of 97.

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