Vasilis Avlonitis

Biography

Vasilis Avlonitis (Greek: Βασίλης Αυλωνίτης; 1 January 1904 – 10 March 1970) was one of the most famous old-school Greek comedians. He performed in numerous films and stage productions in the mid to late 20th century. Vasilis Avlonitis is best known for his collaboration in films with Georgia Vasiliadou; he usually played her husband, brother or neighbour. Together they would cause laugh since he portrays the fat guy and she would be the ugly funny lady having problems with him. They would get calm at the end of the film, by resolving their arguments and/or marrying each other. Avlonitis has also carried demanding drama roles, such as the leading character in the film Tis nyhtas ta kamomata.

Known For

We Have Only One Life

as Guard

The Hurdy-Gurdy

as Pavlaras

Laterna, Poverty and Carnation

as Παυλάρας

The Bridegrooms of Eftyhia

as Vagelis Tarnianis

The Coffee Reader (Kafetzou)

as Nikitas

Lazy like a dog

as Alexandros Pelekanos

The Woman Driver

as Gylos

Klearhos, Marina and the short one

as Klearhos Zougalas

Bouzouki Strumming

as Vangelis

The Beauty of Athens

as Zahos Markas