Christos Callow was born in Athens

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 in 1955. He studied vocal music at the National Conservatory in Athens and theatre at the Katselis Drama School. In 1979 he was given the part of Archbishop Ansnan in Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar

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. Callow appeared in numerous TV series including Granada Television

Granada Television

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's production of Lord Elgin and Some Stones of No Value. In 1990 he was selected to represent Greece at the Eurovision Song Contest

Eurovision Song Contest

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 in Zagreb

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with the song "Horis Skopo" (Without Purpose). The song was placed 19th out of 22 entries.