Difference between revisions of "Stavros Paravas"
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He made his screen debut in [[1960]], in the film "Christina" («Χριστίνα»). He became well-known in the [[1960s]] playing secondary roles usually as a "nerd" type or a "mangas". At the same time he continued playing in the theatre in satyrical and comic plays such as "Dennis the Menace" and "Dirlada". | He made his screen debut in [[1960]], in the film "Christina" («Χριστίνα»). He became well-known in the [[1960s]] playing secondary roles usually as a "nerd" type or a "mangas". At the same time he continued playing in the theatre in satyrical and comic plays such as "Dennis the Menace" and "Dirlada". | ||
| − | Later, his repertoire changed and included performances in ancient Greek tragedies in the theater of Epidaurus, collaborations with the [[National Theater|National Theatre of Greece]] and | + | Later, his repertoire changed and included performances in ancient Greek tragedies in the theater of [[Epidaurus]], collaborations with the [[National Theater|National Theatre of Greece]] and his debut on TV. |
His best known films include: | His best known films include: | ||
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*The smart bird («Το έξυπνο πουλί») | *The smart bird («Το έξυπνο πουλί») | ||
*The fortune teller («Η χαρτορίχτρα») | *The fortune teller («Η χαρτορίχτρα») | ||
| − | *Cleopatra turned out to be Antony «Η Κλεοπάτρα ήταν Αντώνιος» | + | *Cleopatra turned out to be Antony («Η Κλεοπάτρα ήταν Αντώνιος») |
*Fifis the untouchable («Φίφης ο αχτύπητος») | *Fifis the untouchable («Φίφης ο αχτύπητος») | ||
| − | *The Seamster «Ο μόδιστρος» | + | *The Seamster («Ο μόδιστρος») |
*The fool of the Princess («Το κοροϊδάκι της πριγκιπέσσας»). | *The fool of the Princess («Το κοροϊδάκι της πριγκιπέσσας»). | ||
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Paravas died on Monday, [[September 15]], [[2008]] of heart failure. | Paravas died on Monday, [[September 15]], [[2008]] of heart failure. | ||
Latest revision as of 08:53, September 17, 2008
Stavros Paravas was a Greek stage and film actor.
Paravas was born in Athens, in 1937, to parents who came from Asia Minor. He studied at the Drama School of Kostas Michailidis and made his debut in the theatre in the play "The first lie" («Πρώτο ψέμα»). Afterwards, he played alongside Dinos Eliopoulos, Vilma Kyrou, Kostas Hadjichristos and others.
He made his screen debut in 1960, in the film "Christina" («Χριστίνα»). He became well-known in the 1960s playing secondary roles usually as a "nerd" type or a "mangas". At the same time he continued playing in the theatre in satyrical and comic plays such as "Dennis the Menace" and "Dirlada".
Later, his repertoire changed and included performances in ancient Greek tragedies in the theater of Epidaurus, collaborations with the National Theatre of Greece and his debut on TV.
His best known films include:
- The smart bird («Το έξυπνο πουλί»)
- The fortune teller («Η χαρτορίχτρα»)
- Cleopatra turned out to be Antony («Η Κλεοπάτρα ήταν Αντώνιος»)
- Fifis the untouchable («Φίφης ο αχτύπητος»)
- The Seamster («Ο μόδιστρος»)
- The fool of the Princess («Το κοροϊδάκι της πριγκιπέσσας»).
Paravas died on Monday, September 15, 2008 of heart failure.