Tzavalas Karousos (Greek: Τζαβαλάς ÎšÎ±Ï Î¿Ï ÏƒÎ¿Ï‚; 8
September 1904 â€" 3 January 1969) was a Greek actor.He was born in
Lefkada and first acted in the theatre participating in the
Veakis-Nezer (Nesser) theatrical company. With theatrical studies in
France and other European countries, he played at the National Theatre
during the golden period of Fotos Politis. After the war he took part
at the theatrical company and with the Greek Folklore Theatre with
Manos Katrakis.He first acted in the National Theatre and succeeded
Aimilios Veakis. He switched to the modern Greek work and first
starred in many Greek movies (I zavoliara, Orgi, Antigone, Anthropos
yia oles tis doulies, Faidra, etc.) The role which made him famous was
Shylock in The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare. He later finished
his acting career due to the dictatorship. He last appeared at the
Piraeus Public Theatre. He left for Paris, where he remained until his
death at age 64 in 1969.
September 1904 â€" 3 January 1969) was a Greek actor.He was born in
Lefkada and first acted in the theatre participating in the
Veakis-Nezer (Nesser) theatrical company. With theatrical studies in
France and other European countries, he played at the National Theatre
during the golden period of Fotos Politis. After the war he took part
at the theatrical company and with the Greek Folklore Theatre with
Manos Katrakis.He first acted in the National Theatre and succeeded
Aimilios Veakis. He switched to the modern Greek work and first
starred in many Greek movies (I zavoliara, Orgi, Antigone, Anthropos
yia oles tis doulies, Faidra, etc.) The role which made him famous was
Shylock in The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare. He later finished
his acting career due to the dictatorship. He last appeared at the
Piraeus Public Theatre. He left for Paris, where he remained until his
death at age 64 in 1969.
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