Acting
Stefanos Linaios
Born 1928-08-06 · Messini, Messinia, Greece
Stefanos Linaios (Greek: Στέφανος Ληναίος; born Dionysios Mytilinaios (Διονύσιος Μυτιληναίος); 6 August 1928 – 18 April 2026) was a Greek actor, writer, director, theatrical businessman and politician. He was a member of PASOK and served as an MP for the 1st Athens constituency from 1989 to 1990. He graduated from the Athens Theatre School in 1951 and from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London in 1969. During the period 1954 - 1967 he collaborated with more than 20 troupes in 100 theatrical plays while appearing in 100 films, radio broadcasts and on television. Since 1970, he had directed and participated in 50 plays and many radio and television programs. He was the founder of the Contemporary Greek Theatre troupe at the Alpha Theatre in Athens. He wrote short stories such as "Some Deaths" and many studies including "Modern Theatre" and "TV as a Means of Education", which was taken into account in the establishment of ERT's educational television. He had served as general secretary of the Greek Actors' Association in 1966–1967, when he was dismissed by the junta due to political views. He had been an advisor to the Panhellenic Union of Free Theatre (PEETH) since 1975 and to the Greek Theatre Centre since 1977. He was also a member of the British Actors' Association. He was married to the also actress Elli Fotiou with whom they had two children, Margarita (1968), for many years director of the Second Program of the Hellenic Radio, and Alexis (1970).
Acting credits
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Love and storm
1961
6.0A journalist (Alekos Alexandrakis), working together with a young director (Peris Michailidis), tries to gather information about a family that was separated due to political turmoil. They locate some of its members, who tell their dramatic stories that began with the Civil War. The two men’s search is interrupted when a key person refuses to speak
The Children of the Swallow
1987
6.1Barba Giannis the potter tries to match Krinio with the wealthy Alexandros Harisis. Her mother Margarou and her uncle Platon feel very lucky, but Krinio is in love with Loukas and can no longer bear her mother's pressure.
Uncle Giannis, the Potter
1957
4.8A beautiful young woman is arrested by a wonderful policeman, due to her effort to steal letters from a gigolo's house.
The Countess of Fabrica
1969
5.8A girl from the province, who works in a fashion house in Athens, goes to Kos to promote her clothes. Residents believe that the daughter of a Greek-American tycoon and she plays the role will lead it to embrace the real son of the alleged father.
Who Is Margarita?
1961
5.7Young Alexis Vranas returns to Athens form studying abroad and starts working for a major company. There, he will meet and fall in love with a secretary, Varvara Papadopoulos.
The Papadopoulou Family
1960
6.1A young woman asks from a ship magnate to help her immigrate to Australia but he falls in love with her.
The Underdog
1960
7.0Historical documentary, on the life and work of the great Greek politician who contributed decisively to the shaping of the physiognomy of modern Greece. Venizelos came to Athens in 1909, after the Goudios Movement, at the invitation of the Military Association and, upon assuming the prime ministership, clashed with the palace. The film follows the man's path, through recorded testimonies (cinematic newsreels, photographs, newspapers), from his beginnings in Mournies, Crete, until his death.
Eleftherios Venizelos
1966
5.4A newly wed couple cannot pay the installments for their house. Thus, Irene finds a secretary position at the firm George is working at, pretending she is George's sister. The company director, a womanizer, is flirting with her and asks her to marry him, while his sister starts flirting with George . . .
One-Penny Youth
1967
6.0The true story of the greatest Greek writer of the 20th century, Nikos Kazantzakis, based on his work, Report to Greco, which is, essentially, his autobiography.
Kazantzakis
2017
6.6The film presents seven short stories of everyday madness: parking in Athens. Thanasis, the soccer referee. Thanasis, the projectionist at a porn theater. Thanasis, the extra in a pasta commercial. Thanasis, the hospital director. Thanasis, the undertaker. Thanasis, the sailor who suspects his wife is cheating on him.
The Wicked World of Thanasis
1979
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Ραντεβού με τον έρωτα
1957
7.6Theoni finds a strange way to gain some money, in order to pay her bills , by renting rooms in her rickety house.
The Treasure of the Beatitude
1959
7.7In a secluded location a body has been found, is Martha.
Ενώ Σφύριζε Το Τραίνο
1961
5.0The poor and orphaned Manto tries in every way to care for her sick father. An equally poor musician falls in love with her, but she is in love with Loris, who is of bourgeois origin. Loris falls victim to a plot hatched by a cunning woman. He abandons Manto, who soon gives birth to their child. The poor musician stands by her, but she...
Attik's Street Organ
1955