Biography
Thymios Karakatsanis (Greek: Θύμιος Καρακατσάνης; 8 December 1940 – 30 June 2012) was a Greek actor with a notable career in theatre. He was born in Piraeus on 8 December 1940. He studied at Art Theatre of Karolos Koun. His first professional role was in the play Thyrida of Tardieu in 1963. He appeared in a few films but he became well known mainly from his roles in the plays of Aristophanes. He played the role of Lysistrata three times. He appeared frequently at theatre of Ancient Epidavros. In 1978, he founded the group New Greek Stage and he presented famous plays, starting with the play Von Dimitrakis of Dimitris Psathas. In 1987 he won a theatre award for his role in Death of a Salesman of Arthur Miller. In the same period he also worked as a radio presenter. The play Death of a Salesman was his last role. He died on 30 June 2012 at the age of 72 years.
Filmography
all 11
Movies 10
TV Shows 1
Karavan Sarai (1986)
Caravan Serai (1986)
Οι νταντάδες (1979)
Weak Spot (1975)
Feminism (1973)
Boom Taratajum (1972)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1940-12-08
Deathday2012-06-30 (71 years old)
Birth PlaceΤαμπούρια
CitizenshipsGreece
Also Known AsThymios Caracatsanis, Θύμιος Καρακατσάνης
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