Giannis Gionakis (Greek: Î"ιάννης Î"κιωνάκης; 1922 â€"
25 August 2002) 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 films, where he was
associated with portrayals of kind but dim-witted people. In 1998 he
suffered a stroke and his health deteriorated considerably, leading to
his death in 2002.
25 August 2002) 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 films, where he was
associated with portrayals of kind but dim-witted people. In 1998 he
suffered a stroke and his health deteriorated considerably, leading to
his death in 2002.
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