Mimis Fotopoulos


Dimitris "Mimis" Fotopoulos was a Greek actor, writer, poet, and artist.
He was born in Zatouna, Gortynia, Arcadia. He studied at the Dramatic School of National Theatre. He also studied at the Philosophical School at the University of Athens until his second year in 1933. He headed a theatrical company from 1952 and was an actor from 1960.
He died on 29 October 1986 in Athens, from a heart attack, aged 73.

Selected filmography

Writings

He wrote books:
  • Bouloukia 1940
  • Imitonia 1960
  • Sklira trioleta 1961
  • 25 Chronia Theatro 1958, autobiography
  • To Potami Tis Zois Mou 1965, autobiography
  • Ena Koritsi Sto Parathyro 1966, theatrical work
  • Pelopidas O Kalos Politis, theatrical work, 1976
His important works were from Chekhov, Ibsen and from Shakespeare at the Royal Garden in 1956. He appeared in hundreds of comedies other than his dramatic roles. He appeared in such films as Kalpiki Lira, Laterna, Ftochia Ke Filotimo, and Ta Kitrina Gandia.

Affiliations

  • D.S. of the Hellenic Actors Guild, member
  • Panhellenic Union of the Free Theatricals, member
  • D.S. Armed Decree, president