George Kapiniaris is an Australian stage, television and film actor
and comedian. He is of Greek descent and is best known for his role in
popular sitcom Acropolis Now and composed the series' theme
song.Kapiniaris appeared in the stage show Wogs Out of Work with Nick
Giannopoulos, in the 1980s. In 2007, he joined forces with fellow
comedians Joe Avati, Nish Selvadurai and Simon Palomares for a
national tour Il Dago. In late 2012, he played in the Australian stage
version of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.In 1987, Kapiniaris joined the cast
of the drama series The Flying Doctors as Demetris "D.J." Goannidis.
He stayed on this role until 1991. During this time, he also starred
in the Melbourne-based popular sitcom Acropolis Now with Giannopoulos,
Simon Palomares and Mary Coustas. Since that show's cancellation, he
has continued stand-up comedy and has produced a few stage
performances, as well as emceeing events such as weddings. Some of his
songs include a parody of Knockin' on Heaven's Door, called "Gnocchi
on Heaven's Door".
and comedian. He is of Greek descent and is best known for his role in
popular sitcom Acropolis Now and composed the series' theme
song.Kapiniaris appeared in the stage show Wogs Out of Work with Nick
Giannopoulos, in the 1980s. In 2007, he joined forces with fellow
comedians Joe Avati, Nish Selvadurai and Simon Palomares for a
national tour Il Dago. In late 2012, he played in the Australian stage
version of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.In 1987, Kapiniaris joined the cast
of the drama series The Flying Doctors as Demetris "D.J." Goannidis.
He stayed on this role until 1991. During this time, he also starred
in the Melbourne-based popular sitcom Acropolis Now with Giannopoulos,
Simon Palomares and Mary Coustas. Since that show's cancellation, he
has continued stand-up comedy and has produced a few stage
performances, as well as emceeing events such as weddings. Some of his
songs include a parody of Knockin' on Heaven's Door, called "Gnocchi
on Heaven's Door".
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