Tag: Famous Greek Americans

Acclaimed Documentary Film on One of Greek America’s Most Successful Women Businesswomen Released

On Friday, May 24, 2024 I had the tremendous honor to moderate the post-screening Q&A with Valerie Kontakos, director of

May 25, 2024

Did You Know: Boxer Briefs Are Greek American Invention

After beginning his design career at Polo Ralph Lauren in 1983, Detroit native John Varvatos went on to oversee menswear

April 2, 2024

Author Harry Mark Petrakis to Be Inducted Into Chicago Literary Hall of Fame

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, on May 19, the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame (CLHOF) will welcome

May 11, 2022
Dan Georgakas

Scholar, Activist and Educator Dan Georgakas Passes Away at 83

Dan Georgakas, a scholar, activist, educator and advocate for Hellenism, has passed away at the age of 83, according to

December 2, 2021
Sid Ganis Greece

Hollywood Executive Sid Ganis Visits Greece to Discuss Creation of Film Studies Center

Veteran Hollywood film executive and producer Sid Ganis is visiting Greece this week to participate in events related to the

October 11, 2021
Nickolas Davatzes

TV Executive, History Channel Founder Nickolas Davatzes Passes Away

Nickolas Davatzes, the main force behind the A&E Network and History Channel, died at age 79 at his home in

September 17, 2021

Beloved “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” Actor Michael Constantine Dies at 94

Emmy-award winning actor Michael Constantine, perhaps most widely beloved for his role as Gus Portokalos in the smash hit “My

September 9, 2021

Popular Greek American Rapper Mad Clip Dies in Athens Car Accident

New York-born Peter Anastasopoulos, aka Mad Clip, a hugely popular rapper on the Greek music scene, died in a car

September 2, 2021

Melina Kanakaredes “Returning Home” in Latest TV Project About a Greek Family Candy Shop

In more ways than one, television star Melina Kanakaredes is returning home with her latest on-screen project called “Greek Candy,”

May 4, 2021

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