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Giannis Fertis
Giannis Fertis is best known for Prodosia, Βεντέττα: Ο Γδικιωμός, Vios Anthospartos and Painted sun. Giannis Fertis was born on April 21, 1938. Giannis Fertis died on April 14, 2024 at the age of 85.
- Born
- April 21, 1938
- Place of birth
- Athens, Greece
- Died
- April 14, 2024 (85 years old)
Biography
Yiannis Fertis (Athens, April 21, 1938 - April 14, 2024) was a Greek theater, film and television actor. Protagonist from the 1960s to 2019, in classical and contemporary plays, prose and ancient drama.
In cinema, he starred in more than 30 films. He appeared for the first time in 1961 in the movie "Who's Margarita" with Jenny Karezis. The following year he played Orestes in Elektra directed by Michalis Kakogianni, a film that won 25 international awards (among which was nominated for an Oscar for best foreign language film). In 2008, he won the Best Actor Award at the Thessaloniki Festival for his performance in the film Slaves in Their Chains directed by Toni Lykouresi. On television, he appeared in more than 15 series, most notably The Teacher with the Golden Eyes and The Notary in 1979.
In cinema, he starred in more than 30 films. He appeared for the first time in 1961 in the movie "Who's Margarita" with Jenny Karezis. The following year he played Orestes in Elektra directed by Michalis Kakogianni, a film that won 25 international awards (among which was nominated for an Oscar for best foreign language film). In 2008, he won the Best Actor Award at the Thessaloniki Festival for his performance in the film Slaves in Their Chains directed by Toni Lykouresi. On television, he appeared in more than 15 series, most notably The Teacher with the Golden Eyes and The Notary in 1979.
Known for
Filmography
- 1999Βεντέττα: Ο Γδικιωμός
- 1998Vios AnthospartosΑνέστης
- 1997ProdosiaΚώστας Μαντάς
- 1996Painted sunΣτέφανος Απέργης
- 1994Το Κόκκινο ΦεγγάριΑνδρέας Ρούκουνας
- 1991O episkeptis tis omihlisΠέτρος Γεράνης
- 1991Enopios EnopioGuest
- 1979The NotaryΠαύλος Ροδίνης
- 1979The Teacher with the Golden Eyes
- 1977I theatrinaΚώστας
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Giannis Fertis been in?
Giannis Fertis is best known for Prodosia, Βεντέττα: Ο Γδικιωμός, Vios Anthospartos and Painted sun.
When was Giannis Fertis born?
Giannis Fertis was born on April 21, 1938. (Athens, Greece)
How old is Giannis Fertis?
Giannis Fertis died on April 14, 2024 at the age of 85.
Updated: October 31, 2026 ·