Dionyssis Papayannopoulos
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Dionyssis Papagiannopoulos (Greek: Διονύσης Παπαγιαννόπουλος, 1912 - April 13, 1984) was a Greek
actor
He was born in Diakopto
in the northeastern part of the Achaea
prefecture in 1912. He studied in Athens
at the dramatic school of the national theatre. For the first time, his emphasis in the stage in which he did roles of the knight of King Lear
. At the national theatre he remained until 1941. For 46 years, he played in the largest theatrical company in that time. His first movie was in 1947 in Paidia tis Athinas («Παιδιά της Αθήνας = The Children of Athens), he even played in over 136 movies including Enas ippotis gia tin Vasoula (Ένας ιππότης για την Βασούλα = One Knight For Vasoula), I vila ton orgion (Η βίλα των οργίων), Fouskothalassies (Φουσκοθαλασσιές), O Kyrios Pterarchos (Ο Κύριος Πτέραρχος), etc. His final movie was Taxidi sta Kythira
(Ταξίδι στα Κύθηρα = Journey Into Kythira). He even played in television as the role of Barba Giorgos (Uncle George) in Louna Park (Λούνα-Παρκ = Amusement Park), he was one of the popular comedians, kind-hearted and caring in the world. He was lonely in his final years and he died on April 17, 1984, he died four days before.
In his fame, the municipality of Diakopto made his location in the town's beach. Papagiannopoulos made many benefits, mainly in his birthplace, without it, he wouldn't become famous.
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
actor
He was born in Diakopto
Diakopto
Diakopto is a town and a former municipality in Achaea, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Aigialeia, of which it is a municipal unit. Population app. 7,005 . The town of Diakopto is situated on the Gulf of Corinth, and at the lower end of...
in the northeastern part of the Achaea
Achaea
Achaea is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of West Greece. It is situated in the northwestern part of the Peloponnese peninsula. The capital is Patras. The population exceeds 300,000 since 2001.-Geography:...
prefecture in 1912. He studied in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
at the dramatic school of the national theatre. For the first time, his emphasis in the stage in which he did roles of the knight of King Lear
King Lear
King Lear is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. The title character descends into madness after foolishly disposing of his estate between two of his three daughters based on their flattery, bringing tragic consequences for all. The play is based on the legend of Leir of Britain, a mythological...
. At the national theatre he remained until 1941. For 46 years, he played in the largest theatrical company in that time. His first movie was in 1947 in Paidia tis Athinas («Παιδιά της Αθήνας = The Children of Athens), he even played in over 136 movies including Enas ippotis gia tin Vasoula (Ένας ιππότης για την Βασούλα = One Knight For Vasoula), I vila ton orgion (Η βίλα των οργίων), Fouskothalassies (Φουσκοθαλασσιές), O Kyrios Pterarchos (Ο Κύριος Πτέραρχος), etc. His final movie was Taxidi sta Kythira
Kythira
Cythera is an island in Greece, once part of the Ionian Islands. It lies opposite the south-eastern tip of the Peloponnese peninsula. It is administratively part of the Islands regional unit, which is part of the Attica region , Greece.For many centuries, while naval travel was the only means...
(Ταξίδι στα Κύθηρα = Journey Into Kythira). He even played in television as the role of Barba Giorgos (Uncle George) in Louna Park (Λούνα-Παρκ = Amusement Park), he was one of the popular comedians, kind-hearted and caring in the world. He was lonely in his final years and he died on April 17, 1984, he died four days before.
In his fame, the municipality of Diakopto made his location in the town's beach. Papagiannopoulos made many benefits, mainly in his birthplace, without it, he wouldn't become famous.
External links
- Dionyssios Papayannopoulso on matia.gr στη http://www.matia.gr/
- Dionyssis Papayannopolos at the Finos FilmsFinos FilmsFinos Film is a film production company that dominated the Greek film industry from 1943 to 1977. It was founded by Philopemen Finos in 1942 during World War II. It was the biggest film production company in Greece at the time and one of the biggest, in terms of productivity, in south east Europe...
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