Giannis Bezos
Born: 1956-09-10 in Athens, Greece
Known For: Acting
Biography
Ioannis "Giannis" Bezos (Greek: Ιωάννης (Γιάννης) Μπέζος; born 10 September 1956 in Athens) is a Greek actor and director, widely considered one of the best Greek comedic actors of all time, performing on TV and in the theatre. He has also acted in five films. The person who discovered Bezos first was Thymios Karakatsanis, at a performance at Smaroula theatre. Initially, he worked with Aliki Vougiouklaki on stage. He went on to have a number of TV hits: Oi Aparadektoi (1991–92, 1992–93), Tis Ellados ta Paidia (1993–95), Ekeines Kai Ego (1996-98), Flower-spread Life (1998–99), Akros oikogeneiakon (2001-3), Eftyhismenoi Mazi (2007–10), My Daughter's Marriage (2010) and Clinical Case (2011). In many of the TV series in which he starred and stars, he has cooperated with the director Andreas Morfonios, with whom he has a close friendship, while some of these are directed by Bezos himself. Also, he starred in various theatrical performances in the 1980s including Frogs and Lysistrata. In March 2009, the theatrical hit La Cage Aux Folles, a Jean Poiret French musical, starring Bezos, made its premiere at Pallas theatre, with direction by Stamatis Fasoulis. Bezos is also famous for his singing, which he often demonstrates while performing. Consequently, he has featured in musical performances, periodical cooperations and on records (at Giorgos Hatzinasiou, Notis Mavroudis and Thanos Mikroutsikos records). Since 1987, he has been married to actress Natalia Tsaliki, who has featured alongside Bezos many times on TV and stage. They have a daughter, Iro Bezou (1988). In April 2016, the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation announced Bezos would host a new television series, "Speaking of Theatre" («Μιλώντας για θέατρο»), on ERT2, Bezos's first TV hosting role for some time.
Filmography
2026
- Super Heroes as Vasilis Metaxas
2025
- The Christmas Carols as Sofianos
2024
- VIP Kala Geramata as Giannis Leroutsos
- Famagusta as Antreas Sekeris
- Creative Producer: The Unsung Hero of Greek Cinema as Himself (Archive Footage)
2021
- Se xena kheria as Χαράλαμπος Φεγκούδης
2020
- Παρουσιάστε as Lefteris Goulas
2019
- The Other Me as Minister Dorotheos Komninos
- I zoi en tafo as Στρατηγός Μπαλαφάρας
2018
- Throw the Deep Fryer as Ανδρέας Μπασκιάς
- Magic Skin
2015
- Μη με σκας! as Σωκράτης Αβρααμίδης
- I kori tou Rembrandt
2013
- Emma's House as Αρχοντής Παξινός
- Δια ταύτα as Κώστας, Συνταγματάρχης
2011
- Clinical Case as Μάρκος Στάικος
- The Christmas Tango as Manolis Loggos
2010
- You Can’t Take From One Who Does Not Have as Saint Peter
- My Daughter's Wedding as Γιάννης
2009
- Happy Together as Dionisis
2007
- Happy Together as Διονύσης Μαυροτσούκαλος
2006
- Honorable Cuckolds
- He came and tied as Γιώργος Λεβέντης
- Illustration as Giorgos
2005
- Γάμος με τα Όλα του as Ηλίας
2004
- Τα Μαχαιρώματα as Θεμιστοκλής Μακρής
2003
- Λίστα γάμου as Γιάννης Δημητρόπουλος
2001
- Extremely Family Friendly as Alexandros Theotokatos
- Ta haidemena paidia
- Bonus as Giannis
2000
- The Very Poor, Inc. as Odysseas
1999
- Aristotelis O Aristos as Αρίστος
1998
- Vios Anthospartos as Νικόλας
1996
- They and I as Zahos Donganos
1995
- Absent as Στάθης
1993
- The Children of Greece as Σμήναρχος Κάκαλος
1992
- Eliza and the others as Mickie
- You will talk to my lawyer. as Αντώνης
- Up, Down and Sideways
1991
- The Unacceptable as Giannis
- Στενές επαφές τρύπιου τοίχου as Χατζηπαπάς, νομικός σύμβουλος
1989
1988
- The Woman Who Dreamed as Achilleas
1987
- Front Page Woman as Preacher