Giannis Bezos

Giannis Bezos

Born 1956-09-10 (age 69) Athens, Greece
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Biography

Ioannis "Giannis" Bezos (Greek: Ιωάννης (Γιάννης) Μπέζος; born 10 September 1956 in Athens) is a Greek actor and director, widely considered one of the best Greek comedic actors of all time, performing on TV and in the theatre. He has also acted in five films.

The person who discovered Bezos first was Thymios Karakatsanis, at a performance at Smaroula theatre. Initially, he worked with Aliki Vougiouklaki on stage. He went on to have a number of TV hits: Oi Aparadektoi (1991–92, 1992–93), Tis Ellados ta Paidia (1993–95), Ekeines Kai Ego (1996-98), Flower-spread Life (1998–99), Akros oikogeneiakon (2001-3), Eftyhismenoi Mazi (2007–10), My Daughter's Marriage (2010) and Clinical Case (2011). In many of the TV series in which he starred and stars, he has cooperated with the director Andreas Morfonios, with whom he has a close friendship, while some of these are directed by Bezos himself. Also, he starred in various theatrical performances in the 1980s including Frogs and Lysistrata. In March 2009, the theatrical hit La Cage Aux Folles, a Jean Poiret French musical, starring Bezos, made its premiere at Pallas theatre, with direction by Stamatis Fasoulis. Bezos is also famous for his singing, which he often demonstrates while performing. Consequently, he has featured in musical performances, periodical cooperations and on records (at Giorgos Hatzinasiou, Notis Mavroudis and Thanos Mikroutsikos records). Since 1987, he has been married to actress Natalia Tsaliki, who has featured alongside Bezos many times on TV and stage. They have a daughter, Iro Bezou (1988). In April 2016, the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation announced Bezos would host a new television series, "Speaking of Theatre" («Μιλώντας για θέατρο»), on ERT2, Bezos's first TV hosting role for some time.

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Known For

The Christmas Carols
The Christmas Carols

2025

as Sofianos

The Christmas Tango
The Christmas Tango

2011

as Manolis Loggos

The Woman Who Dreamed
The Woman Who Dreamed

1988

as Achilleas

Bonus
Bonus

2001

as Giannis

The Very Poor, Inc.
The Very Poor, Inc.

2000

as Odysseas

Creative Producer: The Unsung Hero of Greek Cinema
My Daughter's Wedding
My Daughter's Wedding

2010

as Γιάννης

Magic Skin
Front Page Woman
Front Page Woman

1987

as Preacher

Illustration
Illustration

2006

as Giorgos

Happy Together
Happy Together

2009

as Dionisis