Sotiris Moustakas (Greek: Σωτήρης Μουστάκας) (17 September 1940 – 4 June 2007) was a Greek Cypriotactor born in Kato Platres, Limassol. His acting career lasted for over four decades, with 1960s–80s as his most successful years. He was described as an "Actor without a Label" cause of his variety of playing in theatrical plays (many different genres), films, television movies, television series, videotape/videocassette movies and many more with great reviews and success in all of them. He became internationally famous with his role "Mimithos" in 1964 Oscar-winning film Zorba the Greek. After that he became a national star in Greece, being part of the Golden Age of the Greek Cinema (1950s–1970s). His last cinema performance was in 2007 Goya Award-winning film El Greco, where he played "Titian". He gave his voice in the Greek dub of 2007 Disney filmMeet the Robinsons, as his last role. He mainly played comedy roles throughout his career. Moustakas was regarded as one of the greatest Greek comedian actors in history.
Sotiris Moustakas
Moustakas in the movie Enas nomotagis politis (1974).
One of the most significant comic actors of Greece and Cyprus, Moustakas graduated from the National Theater of Greece and was known for his portrayal of offbeat, neurotic yet likable characters. In many of his movies he portrayed multiple roles. He appeared primarily in modern films and plays, although he also performed several roles in classical works.
Moustakas' international film debut came in 1964 in the Oscar-winning Zorba the Greek starring Anthony Quinn, in which he played Mimithos, the village idiot. For that film Moustakas lost his Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor only for two more minutes of filming. As Moustakas said, they had filmed many more minutes of playing, but they didn't put all the scenes on the film's final cut.
Although his recent work was mainly in the theatre, he also had a role in the 2007 film El Greco.
Political activities
Although not widely advertised, Moustakas in his youth was involved in the Greek Cypriot national liberation struggle of EOKA against British colonialism, acting as a messenger, and writing political graffiti. During that period, he was arrested by the British and spent 7 months in jail.[1]
Death
Moustakas felt unwell during rehearsals for an upcoming Aristophanes play, and was transferred to the General State Hospital of Athens. He was taken to the intensive care unit, where he died in the early morning hours of 4 June 2007. In recent years he suffered from cancer. At his funeral, his coffin was draped with a Greek flag.
Personal life
He was married to the Greek actress Maria Bonellou, with whom he had a daughter, Alexia. His wife, Maria, died on August 30, 2007, due to Alzheimer, at the age of 66, about 3 months after the death of Sotiris.
Selected filmography
Zorba the Greek (1964) (a.k.a. Alexis Zorbas, USA) .... Mimithos
To Prosopo tis imeras (1965)
Beethoven kai bouzouki (1965) .... Orfeas
Une balle au coeur (1966) (a.k.a. A Bullet Through the Heart, (International: English title), a.k.a. Devil at My Heels (USA), a.k.a. Mia sfaira stin kardia (Greece))
Na zi kaneis i na mi zi? (1966) .... Solomon
Fos... Nero... Tilefono, Oikopeda me doseis (1966) .... Krikor
Fifis, o aktypitos (1966) .... Michalios Yatayanakis
Veteran Greek comic actor Sotiris Moustakas dies at 67
Sotiris Moustakas: "Fought in EOKA" - Excerpts from his famous interview where he describes his life during the EOKA national liberation struggle
References
^Η τελευταία πρόβα του Μουστάκα Newspaper article in Simerini, June 05, 2007 (in Greek) August 12, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
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cinema performance was in 2007 Goya Award winning film El Greco where he played Titian He gave his voice in the Greek dub of 2007 Disney film Meet the Robinsons as his last role He mainly played comedy roles throughout his career Moustakas was regarded as one of the greatest Greek comedian actors in history Sotiris MoustakasMoustakas in the movie Enas nomotagis politis 1974 BornSotiris Moustakas 1940 09 17 17 September 1940Limassol CyprusDied4 June 2007 2007 06 04 aged 66 Athens GreeceYears active1964 2007SpouseMaria Bonellou 2007 his death 1 child Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Political activities 4 Death 5 Personal life 6 Selected filmography 7 Awards 8 External links 9 ReferencesEarly life EditHe was born in Limassol Cyprus Career EditOne of the most significant comic actors of Greece and Cyprus Moustakas graduated from the National Theater of Greece and was known for his portrayal of offbeat neurotic yet likable characters In many of his movies he portrayed multiple roles He appeared primarily in modern films and plays although he also performed several roles in classical works Moustakas international film debut came in 1964 in the Oscar winning Zorba the Greek starring Anthony Quinn in which he played Mimithos the village idiot For that film Moustakas lost his Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor only for two more minutes of filming As Moustakas said they had filmed many more minutes of playing but they didn t put all the scenes on the film s final cut Although his recent work was mainly in the theatre he also had a role in the 2007 film El Greco Political activities EditAlthough not widely advertised Moustakas in his youth was involved in the Greek Cypriot national liberation struggle of EOKA against British colonialism acting as a messenger and writing political graffiti During that period he was arrested by the British and spent 7 months in jail 1 Death EditMoustakas felt unwell during rehearsals for an upcoming Aristophanes play and was transferred to the General State Hospital of Athens He was taken to the intensive care unit where he died in the early morning hours of 4 June 2007 In recent years he suffered from cancer At his funeral his coffin was draped with a Greek flag Personal life EditHe was married to the Greek actress Maria Bonellou with whom he had a daughter Alexia His wife Maria died on August 30 2007 due to Alzheimer at the age of 66 about 3 months after the death of Sotiris Selected filmography EditZorba the Greek 1964 a k a Alexis Zorbas USA Mimithos To Prosopo tis imeras 1965 Beethoven kai bouzouki 1965 Orfeas Une balle au coeur 1966 a k a A Bullet Through the Heart International English title a k a Devil at My Heels USA a k a Mia sfaira stin kardia Greece Na zi kaneis i na mi zi 1966 Solomon Fos Nero Tilefono Oikopeda me doseis 1966 Krikor Fifis o aktypitos 1966 Michalios Yatayanakis Kalos ilthe to dollario 1967 Henry Martha 1967 Hector uncredited O Modistros 1967 Stefanos O Kosmos trellathike 1967 Pythagoras O Hazobabas 1967 Doctor Kolonaki Diagogi miden 1967 Pavlos Aspromallis I Kori tis Pentagiotissas 1967 Gia tin kardia tis oraias Elenis 1967 a k a Theotrella neiata xemoramena geramata Greece reissue title Erotes sti Lesvo 1967 a k a O Thanatos ehase to paihnidi Greece Adiki katara 1967 Athina i klopi tis odou Stadiou 1968 a k a Nude as a Trap Sotos Tha ta kapso ta lefta mou 1968 Kleon Karapanos Ta Psihoula tou kosmou 1968 O Tsahpinis 1968 Kosmas O Petheropliktos 1968 Lavredis Oi Mnistires tis Pinelopis 1968 Filippos O Boufos 1968 Dinos Zafiriou Pethaino kathe ximeroma 1969 I Oraia tou kourea 1969 Thomas Xypna koroido 1969 Faidonas Tramountanas H omorfh kai o tzanabetis 1969 Fovatai o Yannis to therio 1969 a k a Tha pao stin zougla me ton Tarzan Anastasis Ena asteio koritsi 1970 Antonio To Paidi tis mamas 1970 Fotis O Ahaireftos 1970 Miltos Kourkoutoulis I Tyhi mou trelathike 1970 Liakos Anastenazoun oi penies 1970 Manolios Arhipseftaros 1971 Paminos Thymios enantion Tsitsou 1971 a k a Dyo sainia Ta Greece TV title a k a Thymios enantion olon Greece TV title Timolis Oi Andres xeroun n agapoun 1971 a k a To timima tis agapis Greece video box title Gia mia choufta Touristries 1971 Police Officer Enas nomotagis politis 1974 Grigoris Monahogios Gynaikes sta opla 1979 President O Parthenokynigos 1980 Iraklis Kathenas me tin trella tou 1980 Sotiris Gefsi apo Ellada 1980 Hungry Man To Megalo routhouni 1981 Alexandros Thiseas Doxapatris I Nona 1981 a k a Nona enantion mafiozou Greece video title Thiseas Doxapatris Nona Pater Gomenios 1982 Menios O Kamikazi tsantakias 1982 Poseidonas Ego kai to pouli mou 1982 a k a Knock out ston erota Greece TV title Kokos To Psonio 1983 Sotiris Haritos To Paizo kai poly andras 1983 Zinon Petridis Kai aftos to violi tou a k a An itan to violi pouli 1984 Lefteris Paganikskis Mitsos o rezilis 1984 a k a O Glykopseftis Greece TV title Mitsos Ta Touvla 1985 Sotos Stournos O Roz gatos 1986 Archimidis Mantouvalos Efterpi O Dynasteias 1986 Bebis Karinkopoulos Dionisakis Tarzan Karinkopoulos Odysseas Merikes ton protimoun ilektroniko 1986 Telis Paraskevas O Petheropliktos 1987 Iakovos Sexy batsos kai skliros 1987 Sotiris Sotiriou Antonis Kourouflexis O Tsitsiolinos 1987 Lefteris Spanomarias Kourio o Periklis 1987 Periklis Erastis gia 11 nihtes 1988 Angelos Klapsopoulos Varis glykos kai meraklis 1988 Aristeidis Enas trelos tha mas sossei 1988 Timolaos Andrea prohora 1988 Diariktis me to zori 1988 Michalis Papadimitrakopoulos Tolmi kai afassia 1988 Aristeidis Antoniou Mhn to paizeis ypourge 1988 Peinasmenos kai jenleman 1989 Sotiris O Jogadoros 1989 Nektarios Bataktsis Mia treli treli nychta 1989 Sokratis Leonardos Kapetan Fortounas 1989 Manolis O Alepous 1990 Alepous Kavafis 1996 Mila mou kai mantarinia 1999 Oi Aparadektoi 1 episode Epitheorisi TV Episode Petsi kai kokali 2000 TV Movie Me ti ginaika tou filou mou 2000 armege lagous kai koureve helones 2000 Ti vraki tha paradossis mori 2001 TV Movie Ta Haidemena paidia 2001 TV Series Nikiforos A O haros vgike pagania 2003 Emeis xasan autoi masan 2003 Kai fagane autoi kala kai emeis heirotera 2005 El Greco 2007 Titian final film role Awards EditYear Award Category Film Result1994 Panathinea Theatre Award Best Actor Hamlet Won1996 Papadoukas Award Best Actor Two Jobs Won2003 Karolos Koun Award Lifetime Achievement Award For his contribution in Greek revue theatre WonExternal links EditSotiris Moustakas passes away Veteran Greek comic actor Sotiris Moustakas dies at 67 Sotiris Moustakas Fought in EOKA Excerpts from his famous interview where he describes his life during the EOKA national liberation struggleReferences Edit H teleytaia proba toy Moystaka Newspaper article in Simerini June 05 2007 in Greek Archived August 12 2007 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sotiris Moustakas amp oldid 1123201129, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
