Giannis Gionakis

Acting

Giannis Gionakis

Born September 18, 1922 · Athens, Greece

Died August 25, 2002 · aged 79

Giannis Gionakis was a Greek actor in film and theater. Gionakis was born in Athens in 1922. He began his studies at the medical school, but was won over by acting and proceeded to study theatre at the Karolos Koun Dramatic School and the Greek Odeon. He became particularly well known for his comedic roles in movies, where he was associated with portrayals of kind but dim-witted people.

Known For

The Four AcesThe Four Aces · 1970
The Four Aces
7.01970
MovieComedy
An adaptation of "Romeo and Juliette" where the children of two rival shopkeepers fall in love and try to reconcile their fathers.
Seven Days of LyingSeven Days of Lying · 1963
Seven Days of Lying
7.01963
MovieComedy
Lukas and Sotiris hate the work but are forced to make ends meet working as salesman of books. In one visit, Luke would accept a proposal from the hostess, Fofi to represent her husband in the eyes of Julia's aunt, as long as you remain in Greece.
The HeadstrongThe Headstrong · 1970
The Headstrong
1970
MovieComedy
To get their hands on the inheritance of a Greek-American multimillionaire, a pair of swindlers convince a well-meaning petrol station attendant to pose as the missing heir.
Hero BunkerHero Bunker · 1972
Hero Bunker
6.01972
MovieDramaWar
Following the torpedoing of the destroyer Elli on August 15, 1940 on Tinos by an Italian submarine, war was declared, and the Italians attacked the Albanian front on October 28. From an outpost on the Greek-Albanian border, a military truck unexpectedly comes under fire by Italian tanks. Petros, the only one who manages to escape death or captivity, saves a village girl, Maria. However, the Greeks manage to recapture the machine-gun nest, setting free the soldiers who had been pinned down. The platoon in question puts up a hard fight against the Italian invaders, while, at the same time, the Greek army is preparing for a counter-attack, which doesn't take long to happen. Right after, the Italians are forced to fall back; Northern Epirus is recaptured, and the army of the Badoglio is repulsed from the Adriatic.
The Barber's BeautyThe Barber's Beauty · 1969
The Barber's Beauty
5.51969
MovieComedy
A barber tries to find husbands for his four sisters so that he can marry his fiancee.
The Fairy Tale GirlThe Fairy Tale Girl · 1956
The Fairy Tale Girl
5.51956
MovieDrama
A young girl, who lives in a poor neighborhood with her little brother, falls in love with a rich young man.
Those Not Allowed to LoveThose Not Allowed to Love · 1951
Those Not Allowed to Love
3.81951
MovieDrama
Pavlos, a conservatory student dreaming of becoming a great artist of quality music, lives with his fiancée Kaiti in a small room, hosted by two friends. Due to financial tribulations, he is forced to join his friends' folk band and performs every night at a night club. That's were Mr Giorgos and his lover Liza frequent. Liza, a rich girl, falls in love with Pavlos and tries to seduce him. However, when she realizes how deeply he loves his fiancée, decides to help him get back together with Kaiti.
Το αγρίμιΤο αγρίμι · 1960
Το αγρίμι
6.51960
MovieComedyRomance

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Hero BunkerHero Bunker · 1972
Hero Bunker
6.01972
MovieDramaWar
Following the torpedoing of the destroyer Elli on August 15, 1940 on Tinos by an Italian submarine, war was declared, and the Italians attacked the Albanian front on October 28. From an outpost on the Greek-Albanian border, a military truck unexpectedly comes under fire by Italian tanks. Petros, the only one who manages to escape death or captivity, saves a village girl, Maria. However, the Greeks manage to recapture the machine-gun nest, setting free the soldiers who had been pinned down. The platoon in question puts up a hard fight against the Italian invaders, while, at the same time, the Greek army is preparing for a counter-attack, which doesn't take long to happen. Right after, the Italians are forced to fall back; Northern Epirus is recaptured, and the army of the Badoglio is repulsed from the Adriatic.