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Ειρήνη Παππά

Professione
Recitazione
Nascita
3 settembre 1929 · Chiliomodi, Corinth, Greece
Morte
14 settembre 2022

Biografia

Irene Papas or Pappas (Greek: Ειρήνη Παππά, romanized: Eiríni Pappá, born Eirini Lelekou [Ειρήνη Λελέκου]; 3 September 1929 – 14 September 2022) was a distinguished Greek actress and singer whose international career spanned more than five decades and encompassed over 70 films. She gained worldwide recognition for her passionate, statuesque performances and her classical Greek beauty, becoming one of the most iconic figures in Greek and international cinema. Born in Chiliomodi, Corinthia, she studied at the National Theatre Drama School. She began her career in theatre and film in the late 1940s. She achieved international acclaim through her collaboration with director Michael Cacoyannis, starring in film adaptations of ancient tragedies such as "Electra" (1962), "Iphigenia" (1977), and "The Trojan Women" (1971)—the latter alongside Katharine Hepburn and Vanessa Redgrave. At the same time, she appeared in major international productions such as "The Guns of Navarone" (1961)—alongside Gregory Peck and Anthony Quinn—Michael Cacoyannis’s "Zorba the Greek" (1964), Costa-Gavras’s political thriller "Z" (1969), and the epic production "The Message" (1976). Beyond acting, she also distinguished herself in music, collaborating with renowned artists such as Vangelis Papathanassiou (on the album "Odes") and Mikis Theodorakis. Irene Papas received numerous awards at international festivals, including the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival in 2009. She passed away in 2022 at the age of 93, leaving behind an invaluable cultural legacy.

Noto per

Locandina di I cannoni di Navarone
I cannoni di Navarone
Film · 1961 · ★ 7,3
Locandina di L'Odissea
L'Odissea
Serie · 1997 · ★ 7,3
Locandina di Z - L'orgia del potere
Z - L'orgia del potere
Film · 1969 · ★ 7,8
Locandina di Il mandolino del capitano Corelli
Il mandolino del capitano Corelli
Film · 2001 · ★ 5,9
Locandina di Non si sevizia un paperino
Non si sevizia un paperino
Film · 1972 · ★ 7,3
Locandina di Il messaggio
Il messaggio
Film · 1976 · ★ 7,1
Locandina di Zorba il greco
Zorba il greco
Film · 1964 · ★ 7,5
Locandina di Tutto in una notte
Tutto in una notte
Film · 1985 · ★ 6,5
Locandina di Il leone del deserto
Il leone del deserto
Film · 1981 · ★ 7,3
Locandina di Anna dei mille giorni
Anna dei mille giorni
Film · 1969 · ★ 7,2
Locandina di A ciascuno il suo
A ciascuno il suo
Film · 1967 · ★ 6,7
Locandina di Cristo si è fermato a Eboli
Cristo si è fermato a Eboli
Film · 1979 · ★ 7,2

Filmografia