Alekos Sakellarios facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alekos Sakellarios
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| Αλέκος Σακελλάριος | |
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| Born | 13 November 1913 Athens, Greece
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| Died | 28 August 1991 (aged 77) Athens, Greece
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| Occupation | director, screenwriter, lyricist |
Alekos Sakellarios (Greek: Αλέκος Σακελλάριος) was a famous Greek writer and director. He was born in Athens, Greece, on November 13, 1913. He passed away in Athens on August 28, 1991, at the age of 77.
Alekos Sakellarios was a very important person in Greek entertainment. He wrote many plays and movie scripts. He also directed many popular films.
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Early Life and First Steps
Alekos Sakellarios grew up in a part of Athens called Agios Panteleimonas. From a young age, he was interested in writing and acting. He started studying journalism and acting.
In 1935, he wrote his very first play. It was called The King of Halva. Soon after, he began working in the film industry. He became known for both writing movie scripts and directing films.
Amazing Film and Play Career
Alekos Sakellarios often worked with another talented writer, Christos Giannakopoulos. Together, they created a huge number of works. They wrote and produced around 140 plays and films!
Many of their plays became very successful movies. Some of their most famous works include:
- The Germans Strike Again
- Thanassakis o politevomenos
- I theia ap' to Chicago (The Aunt from Chicago)
- Dikoi mas Anthropoi (Our Own People)
- Ena votsalo sti limni (A Pebble in the Lake)
- Kalos ilthe to dollario (Welcome, Dollar)
- Ta kitrina gantia (The Yellow Gloves)
- Otan Leipei i Gata (When the Cat's Away)
- I Soferina (The Lady Driver)
- Laterna, Ftocheia kai Filotimo (Barrel Organ, Poverty, and Honor)
- Alimono stous Neous (Woe to the Young)
These films and plays are still loved by many people in Greece today.
Talented Songwriter
Besides writing for plays and movies, Alekos Sakellarios also wrote song lyrics. He wrote over 2,000 songs! Many of these songs became big hits.
Some of his well-known songs include:
- Garifallo st' Afti (Carnation in the Ear)
- Ypomoni (Patience)
- Asta ta Malakia sou (Don't Mess with Your Hair) – sung by Fotis Polymeris
- Eho ena Mystiko (I Have a Secret)
His songs are still popular and show his amazing talent with words.
A Clever Greek Mind
A famous journalist named Fredy Germanos once called Alekos Sakellarios "the most clever Greek of the 20th century." This shows how much he was respected for his sharp wit and creativity.
Alekos Sakellarios left behind a great legacy of work. He is remembered as one of Greece's most important artists. He is buried in the First Cemetery of Athens in his family's grave.
