Orestis Makris
Acting
Born September 30, 1898 · Chalkis, Euboea, Greece
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…
Known For · 35 titles
Mrs. Midwife
The Island of Silence
The Auntie from Chicago
Stournara 288
Καταδικασμένη και από το παιδί της
Horse and Carriage
Aristides and his Girls
The Abduction of Persephone
The Counterfeit Coin
With Pain and Tears
The despised
A girl different from the others
Our Good Angel
Maiden's Cheek
Wronged
O Thymios takane thalassa
The steps of life
One Drachma Jasmine
The Wizard of Athens
Όλα και τη ζωή μου ακόμα
The Drunkard
Snow White and the 7 Old Boys
At Night the Entanglements
The Girl of the Neighbourhood
Grousouzis
Τα παληόπαιδα
Ο Πόνος του Μπεκρή
One Street Organ, One Life
The Papadopoulou Family
Thieves out!
To Fintanaki
The Daily Wage of Pain
Beggar of Love
Every Sorrow And Tear
Τι κι αν γεννήθηκα φτωχός