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. He died on 29 January 1975 in
Athens and is buried at the
First Cemetery in a family grave. ==Filmography==