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Giannis Bezos
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| Γιάννης Μπέζος | |
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| Born | 10 September 1956 Athens, Greece
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| Citizenship | Greek |
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| Years active | 1980–present |
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| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Relatives | Tasos Kostis (cousin) |
Giannis Bezos (born September 10, 1956) is a famous Greek actor. He is also a theatre director, television director, and singer. Many people think he is one of the best Greek actors who makes people laugh. He has performed a lot on TV and in plays.
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Giannis Bezos's Life and Career
Early Career and TV Success
Giannis Bezos was first discovered by Thymios Karakatsanis. This happened during a play at the Smaroula theatre. At the start of his career, he worked with actress Aliki Vougiouklaki on stage.
He later became very popular on television. He starred in many hit TV shows. Some of these include Oi Aparadektoi (1991–1993) and Tis Ellados ta Paidia (1993–1995). He also appeared in Ekeines Kai Ego (1996–1998) and Flower-spread Life (1998–1999).
More of his popular TV series were Akros oikogeneiakon (2001–2003) and Eftyhismenoi Mazi (2007–2010). He also starred in My Daughter's Marriage (2010) and Clinical Case (2011). Giannis Bezos often works with director Andreas Morfonios. They are close friends. Sometimes, Bezos even directs the shows himself.
Theatre Performances
Besides TV, Giannis Bezos has had a successful career in theatre. In the 1980s, he acted in several plays. These included famous ancient Greek comedies like Frogs and Lysistrata.
In March 2009, he starred in the musical La Cage Aux Folles. This popular French musical was shown at the Pallas theatre. Stamatis Fasoulis directed the show.
Singing and Family Life
Giannis Bezos is also known for his singing talent. He often sings during his performances. He has taken part in many musical shows. He has also worked with famous Greek composers. These include Giorgos Hatzinasiou, Notis Mavroudis, and Thanos Mikroutsikos.
Since 1987, he has been married to actress Natalia Tsaliki. They have worked together many times on TV and in theatre. They have a daughter named Iro Bezou, who was born in 1988.
Recent Work
In April 2016, the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT) announced a new TV series. Giannis Bezos would host this show, called "Speaking of Theatre" («Μιλώντας για θέατρο»). It aired on ERT2. This was his first time hosting a TV show in a while.
He has also acted in five movies throughout his career.
