Kostas Gousgounis
Born: 1931-03-21 in Larissa, Greece
Died: 2022-05-06
Known For: Acting
Biography
Konstantinos (Kostas) Gousgounis (Greek: Κωνσταντίνος (Κώστας) Γκουσγκούνης, Larissa, 21 March 1931 – Elefsina, 6 May 2022) was a Greek comedian and photographer, known mainly for the erotic and pornographic films in which he starred between 1965 and 1984. He is referred to in the media as "legendary", "king of sex", "cult", "sex symbol". He learned the art of photography in Larissa from his father Mimis Gousgounis and then went to Athens, where he later opened a photography studio in Cholargos. There he became known not only for his participation in erotic films, but also for his lines in them. His characteristic feature was that he always had his head shaved. Initially, he played in some films as an extra, or with a few lines, from 1952 to 1958 (Agni tou limaniou, The Aunt from Chicago, The Money, We Have a Life) and then starred in several erotic and detective films from 1965 to 1984, the best known of which are: He was worthy, Voyeurism, Sex...13 Beaufort etc. He has also acted in a play, but also on television, such as in Christ is crucified again on ERT (1975). Due to his fame, in 2010, at the age of 79, he again became the protagonist in an erotic film. On 6 May 2022, following his admission to Thriasio General Hospital of Elefsina, he died of cardiac arrest at the age of 91. His funeral was held on 9 May in Artemida.
Filmography
2010
- Naked Cinema as Κώστας Γκουσγκούνης
- Show Bitch! as Solon
- Greek Women Next Porn Model by Gousgounis
- Greek Next Porn Model 2 - The Return of the Teacher
2006
- Je t'aime as Guest
2000
1997
1996
1993
- The Children of Greece as Himself
1984
1982
1975
- O Hristos xanastavronetai as Σεΐζης
- The Pervert as Nightclub Owner
- Στην Παγίδα Του Σεξ Και Του Εγκλήματος
- Conspiracy in the Mediterranean as Johann
1971
- Sex... 13 Beaufort as Vangos
1959
1958
- We Have Only One Life as Kafetzis
- The Money as Dancing man [uncredited]
1957
- The Auntie from Chicago as pedestrian