He was born in
Lefkada and first acted in the theatre participating in the
Veakis-
Nezer (Nesser) theatrical company. With theatrical studies in France and other European countries, he played at the
National Theatre during the golden period of
Fotos Politis. After the war he took part at the theatrical company and with the
Greek Folklore Theatre with
Manos Katrakis. He first acted in the National Theatre and succeeded
Aimilios Veakis. He switched to the modern Greek work and first starred in many Greek movies (
I zavoliara,
Orgi,
Antigone,
Anthropos yia oles tis doulies,
Faidra, etc.) The role which made him famous was Shylock in
The Merchant of Venice by
Shakespeare. He later finished his acting career due to the dictatorship. He last appeared at the
Piraeus Public Theatre. He left for Paris, where he remained until his death at age 64 in 1969. ==Filmography==