Thanasis Veggos | |
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Θανάσης Βέγγος | |
Born | |
Died | 3 May 2011 Athens, Greece | (aged 83)
Nationality | Greek |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1955–2011 |
Spouse |
Asimina Veggos (m. 1956) |
Children | 2 |
Awards | Commander of the Order of the Phoenix |
Website | www |
Thanasis Veggos (alternatively spelt Thanassis and/or Vengos; Greek: Θανάσης Βέγγος, Thanássis Véngos; 29 May 1927 – 3 May 2011) was a Greek actor and director born in Neo Faliro, Piraeus.[1][2][3] He performed in around 130 films, predominantly comedies in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s,[1] starring in more than 50 among them. He is considered one of the best Greek comedy actors of all time. His famous comedic catchphrase was Καλέ μου άνθρωπε ("My good man").[3][4][5]