Irene Papas

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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...

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Climax!Series • 1954The OdysseySeries • 1997The Guns of NavaroneMovie • 1961Zorba the GreekMovie • 1964The OdysseySeries • 1968Captain Corelli's MandolinMovie • 2001Into the NightMovie • 1985Lion of the DesertMovie • 1981The MessageMovie • 1976ZMovie • 1969The Moon-SpinnersMovie • 1964Anne of the Thousand DaysMovie • 1969Don't Torture a DucklingMovie • 1972BambinaMovie • 1974The Trojan WomenMovie • 1971IphigeniaMovie • 1977A Talking PictureMovie • 2003JacobMovie • 1994BloodlineMovie • 1979Tribute to a Bad ManMovie • 1956We Still Kill the Old WayMovie • 1967The Battle of SutjeskaMovie • 1973Chronicle of a Death ForetoldMovie • 1987The BrotherhoodMovie • 1968