Melina Mercouri

Melina Mercouri

actress, writer, producer

Melina Mercouri was born on Oct 18, 1920 in Greece. Melina Mercouri's big-screen debut came with Stella directed by Michael Cacoyannis in 1955. Melina Mercouri is known for Never on Sunday directed by Jules Dassin, Melina Mercouri stars as Ilya and Jules Dassin as Homer Thrace. Melina Mercouri has got 2 awards and 7 nominations so far. The most recent award Melina Mercouri achieved is David di Donatello Awards. The upcoming new movie Melina Mercouri plays is Lilly's Story which will be released on Nov 22, 2002.

Melina Mercouri was born in Athens, Greece on October 18, 1920. An early woman activist, she was elected to the Greek Parliament in 1977. Later Miss Mercouri was to become the first woman to hold a Senior cabinet post "Minister of Culture" in the Greek government. In 1971 she wrote her autobiography titled "I Was Born Greek." Melina wed actor

  • Birthday

    Oct 18, 1920
  • Place of Birth

    Athens, Greece

Known For

Awards

2 wins & 7 nominations

David di Donatello Awards
1965
Topkapi (1964)
Winner - Golden Plate
Cannes Film Festival
1960
Pote tin Kyriaki (1960)
Winner - Best Actress

Movies & TV Shows

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Movies