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Kostas Voutsas
Κώστας Βουτσάς
Born
Konstantinos Savvopoulos

(1931-12-31)31 December 1931
Died 26 February 2020(2020-02-26) (aged 88)
Occupation Actor, writer, director
Years active 1953–2020
Spouse(s) Erika Broyer (1958)
Theano Papaspyrou (1975)
Aliki Katsavou
(m. 2016)
Children 4
Awards Lifetime Achievement Award International Thessaloniki Film Festival 1984

Kostas Voutsas (born Konstantinos Savvopoulos) was a very famous Greek actor, director, and writer. He was born on December 31, 1931, and passed away on February 26, 2020. He was loved by many for his funny roles in movies and plays.

About Kostas Voutsas

Kostas Voutsas was born in Vyronas, Athens in 1931. His family had moved from Epivates. In 1932, they moved to Thessaloniki. He studied acting at the Drama School of the Macedonian Conservatory of Thessaloniki.

Early Career and Breakthrough

Kostas Voutsas started acting on stage and in movies in 1953. A big moment in his career came in 1961. The director Giannis Dalianidis gave him an important part in the popular movie O Katiforos. After this, Kostas Voutsas quickly became one of the most popular funny actors of his time.

He often created his own acting groups. He starred in many Greek comedies. He also performed in classic plays like The Wasps by Aristophanes and Le bourgeois gentilhomme by Molière. He acted in about 60 movies, mostly comedies and musicals. These movies were made during the "golden era" of Greek cinema. In 1984, he received a special Lifetime Achievement Award at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival.

Family Life

Kostas Voutsas had four children. His daughter Alexandra (Sandra) Voutsa was from his marriage to Erika Broyer. He had two more daughters, Theodora Voutsa and Nikoleta Voutsa, with Theano Papaspirou. His son, Fivos Voutsas, was from his last marriage to Aliki Katsavou in 2016.

Later Years

Kostas Voutsas was always very dedicated to theatre acting. He once said that movies helped him a lot, but theatre was always his main passion. His acting style is even studied at the University of Patras. He passed away on February 26, 2020, at the age of 88, due to a lung infection.

Movies and TV Shows

Kostas Voutsas was a major actor for Finos Films. He starred in many movies, especially comedies and musicals. These films were very popular during the "golden era" of Greek commercial cinema.

He also appeared in many TV series. He often played leading roles in these shows.

Movies (Filmography)

Year Movie title Original Greek title Role
1953 Dad is trained Ο μπαμπάς εκπαιδεύεται
1958 Mrs Midwife Η κυρά μας η μαμή Sotiris
1959 For the love of the shepherd Για την αγάπη της βοσκοπούλας Lampros
1960 The boy I love Το αγόρι που αγαπώ Petros
1961 The Tough Guy Ο σκληρός άνδρας Patatas (Policeman)
The Downfall Ο Κατήφορος Charalampos Gizas - Bisbiras
Alice in the Navy Η Αλίκη στο ναυτικό Cadet
1962 Women want flaps Οι γυναίκες θέλουν ξύλο Euthemios
Theodore and the Double-Barrel Shotgun Ο Θόδωρος και το δίκαννο Michael
Law 4000 Νόμος 4000 Renos Karanikas
Some Like It Cool Μερικοί το προτιμούν κρύο Kleopas
Athens by night Η Αθήνα τη νύχτα Himself
Astronauts Αστροναύτες Polykarpos
1963 My friend Lefterakis Ο φίλος μου ο Λευτεράκης Lefteris Tsambardis / Bambis Davos
The Liar (she) Η ψεύτρα Philippas
Honestly asked Ζητείται τίμιος Pantelis
A Girl for Two Ένα κορίτσι για δύο Aris - Aristeidis
We the poor Εμείς τα μπατιράκια Pausanias
1964 What the People Want Ό,τι θέλει ο Λαός Mistoklis
Something to burn Κάτι να καίει Klearhos
The Heirs Οι κληρονόμοι Sotiris Mihaloudis
The gambler Η χαρτοπαίχτρα Lakis Oikonomidis
1965 The person of the day Το πρόσωπο της ημέρας Grigoris Mavrofrydis
Teddy Boy my love Τέντυ μπόι αγάπη μου Aris Matsakoulis
Rendez-vous in the Air Ραντεβού στον αέρα Kostas Paparigas
No Mr Johnson Όχι, κύριε Τζόνσον
Kiss the Girls † / Girls in Kisses Κορίτσια για φίλημα Kostas Kaliakoudas
A Smart Guy Ένα έξυπνο, έξυπνο μούτρο Machos - Telemachos
1966 Barefoot Prince Ξυπόλητος πρίγκηψ Kostas Sotiriadis
1967 The Blue Beads from Greece Οι θαλασσιές οι χάντρες Kostas Pitouras
Wedding Night Νύχτα γάμου Iakovos Iordanidis
Groom from London Γαμπρός απ' το Λονδίνο Kostas Papadopoulos / Jack Taylor
1968 The most brilliant bouzouki Το πιο λαμπρό μπουζούκι Fanouris Brokolas / Giorgos Kartalis
The liar (he) Ο ψεύτης Kostas and Petros Tranos, a fake doctor of merchant navy
A lady in bouzouki-bars Μια κυρία στα μπουζούκια Kostas Masouros
For whom the bell rings Για ποιον χτυπά η κουδούνα Kostas
The Charmer Ο γόης Bambis Christogiannakopoulopoulos
1969 The Victim Το θύμα Michael Koutsopetalos
The Parisian Η παριζιάνα Man in hotel
A poor Onassis Ένας άφραγκος Ωνάσης Agisilaos Onassis
The Man of Flap Ο άνθρωπος της καρπαζιάς Anestis Fakas
The little man Το ανθρωπάκι Euthimios Kopeoglou
1970 I resigned Hitler Εγώ ρεζίλεψα τον Χίτλερ Grigoris Tsavos and Lieutenant Von Ruben
The teacher was brave Ο δασκαλάκος ήταν λεβεντιά Eulambios Mandekas
1971 I Loved an Armchair Αγάπησα μια πολυθρόνα Grigoris Karouzos
I have a devil behind Πίσω μου σ' έχω σατανά Cameo
Volunteer in love Εθελοντής στον έρωτα Thomas Raizis
1972 The Antifascist Ο αντιφασίστας Nicola Manzolini
Seven Years of Marriage Επτά χρόνια γάμου Alekos Fotiou
Bedlam My Love Αγάπη μου παλιόγρια Loukas
1973 The Optimist Ο αισιόδοξος Christos Antypas
Twenty Women and I Είκοσι γυναίκες κι εγώ Kostas Philippou
A crazy, crazy hijacker Ένας τρελός, τρελός αεροπειρατής Stefanos Drakakis
1975 The terrorist Ο τρομοκράτης Kostas Papakostas
A tank in my bed Ένα τανκ στο κρεββάτι μου Kostas Papadimas
1979 Jack the Rider Τζακ ο καβαλάρης Jack
1980 Kotsos in E.E.C. Ο Κώτσος στην Ε.Ο.Κ. Kotsos Boutrounas
Kotsos and the Aliens Ο Κώτσος και οι εξωγήινοι Kostas Kontopoulos - Cronium
1981 The Last Man Ο τελευταίος άντρας Kosmas Prinos
Kotsos out of the N.A.T.O. Ο Κώτσος έξω από το Ν.Α.Τ.Ο. Kostas (Kotsos)
1982 Change and mother's leash Αλλαγή και το λουρί της μάνας Michael Paparounas, Stavros, Archimandrite Dorotheos, Mrs Domena
1983 Sheriff the carnivore Σερίφης ο μηχανοφάγος Grigoris
The democracy of cloud Η δημοκρατία του νέφους
1984 The Love of Ulysses Ο έρωτας του Οδυσσέα Ulysses
1985 The bricks Τα τούβλα Kostas / Kotsos / Binas
1986 The Pontians Οι Πόντιοι Kostikas Panaidis
The Doctor is a cat Είναι γάτα ο Γιατρός Tasos Hatzikostas
I Loved a Pontian Αγάπησα έναν Πόντιο Kostikas Panaidis
The Knight of the Puddle Ο Ιππότης της λακκούβας Michael Anoihtomatis
1987 The two weddings Ο δίγαμος Andreas Drakopoulos
120 Decibels 120 ντεσιμπέλ
Multiethnic groom Πολυεθνικός γαμπρός Odyseas Ithakisios
1989 My Love Flu Γρίπη Αγάπη μου Gerasimos
1990 Groom with the force Γαμπρός με το ζόρι Charis Prinzas
The Red Daisy Η κόκκινη Μαργαρίτα Alekos
1996 To freedom Προς την ελευθερία
1999 Every Saturday Κάθε Σάββατο Thanasis Pallas
2002 Merry Go Round Γύρω-γύρω όλοι
2007 Women's Conspiracies Γυναικείες συνωμοσίες Giorgos
2008 Bank bang Bank bang Ermolaos Economou
Charlie's Son Ο γιός του Τσάρλυ Big John
2009 Island Η Νήσος Apostolis
The Building Manager Ο διαχειριστής Mr Isidoros
2010 Wheel, bag and faucet 5 Ρόδα, τσάντα και κοπάνα 5 Pit Paras
2011 Island 2 Η Νήσος 2 Apostolis
Pontians are a new generation Πόντιοι νέαν γενεάν Kostikas Panaidis
2012 Larisa Confidential Λάρισα εμπιστευτικό
2013 Uncovered Ακάλυπτος Sultan
2014 Thursday & 12 Πέμπτη & 12
2017 My beloved Ismir Σμύρνη μου αγαπημένη
2018 Magic Leather Μαγικό Δέρμα
International: English title ‡ USA: TV title

TV Series

Year(s) TV title Original Greek title Channel Role Remark(s)
1973 Variety Βαριετέ YENED
1973-1975 The Dreamer Ο ονειροπαρμένος YENED Kostakis Voutsas
1975-1976 Our Man Ο άνθρωπός μας YENED Kostas
1979-1980 The Diary of a Doorkeeper Το ημερολόγιο ενός θυρωρού YENED Vangelis Garidas
1980 The Grand Parade Η μεγάλη παρέλαση ERT
1985-1986 Androklis and his Lions Ο Ανδροκλής και τα λιοντάρια του ERT2 Androklis Karperos
1986 The Love of Ulysses Ο έρωτας του Οδυσσέα ERT1 Ulysses
1987 Cruise to Paradise Κρουαζιέρα στον παράδεισο ERT1
1989 A Ride to the Moon Μια βόλτα στο φεγγάρι ET2 Kostas
1990 Stories Without Tears Ιστορίες χωρίς δάκρυα ANT1
1991-1992 Dad and Buddy Μπαμπάς και φιλαράκος ANT1 Polykarpos
1993-1994 The Glamorous Οι χλιδάτοι ET1 Patriarch
A Wonderful Life Μια υπέροχη ζωή MEGA Tortelinis
2000-2001 For a place under the sun Για μια θέση στον ήλιο MEGA 30 episodes
2001-2002 The Voice Η Φωνή ET1
2003-2004 Parental Sins Αμαρτίες Γονέων MEGA Paris Koulianos
2004 All on Terrace Όλα στην Ταράτσα ALPHA Santa Claus 1 episode
2006 The Red Room Το Κόκκινο Δωμάτιο MEGA Evangelos Krokan 1 episode
2006-2007 Blindfold Τυφλόμυγα ALPHA Mentis
2007 Youngerman Γιούγκερμαν ANT1 Stratis Sklavoyannis Episode #1.6
TV Tiglon TV Tiglon ALPHA Himself Episode #1.32
2008 Wild Children Άγρια παιδιά MEGA ALPHA 1 episode
Baby Dance Baby Dance Himself Episode #1.8
2009 Seven Deadly Mothers-in-law Επτά Θανάσιμες Πεθερές MEGA Aristos 1 episode
Working Woman Εργαζόμενη Γυναίκα ANT1 Kostas Triantafillou 1 episode
2010 The Apartment Building Η Πολυκατοικία MEGA Kostas Papakaramitros 2 episodes
2010-2011 To Freedom Προς την ελευθερία ET1
2011-2012 White Balloons Άσπρα Μπαλόνια SIGMA
2012-2014 With Pants Down Με τα παντελόνια κάτω MEGA Kostas Halkias
2017 Your Family Το σόι σου ALPHA Marios Season 4, episode 3
2018 Ten Little Mitsi Δέκα Μικροί Μήτσοι ANT1 4 episodes
Leading role ‡ TV show

Voice Acting

Kostas Voutsas also lent his voice to animated characters. He was the Greek voice for Carl Fredricksen in the movie Up (2009).

See also

  • List of oldest fathers
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