Tag: Famous Greek Americans

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

Beloved Stage, Film Actor Olympia Dukakis Passes Away

Daughter of Greek immigrants and beloved theater and film actress Olympia Dukakis passed away on Saturday, May 1, less than

May 1, 2021
Alex Karras

Late NFL Legend Alex Karras Elected to Hall of Fame

Alex Karras, the late Detroit Lions legend turned primetime American TV star, will enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame

January 22, 2020

Month-Long Honeymoon for NASA Scientist as Head of Hellenic Space Agency Ends Abruptly with Resignation

It was a touching and emotional story– one of the world’s foremost scientists who left Greece decades ago as a

April 28, 2018

Nine Facts You May Not Know About the Late Telly Savalas

Telly Savalas was one of the biggest stars of the 20th century, gaining fame from dozens of television shows and

January 21, 2018

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