Giannis Vogiatzis

Ioannis Vogiatzis (; born 16 December 1926) is a Greek actor of theatre, cinema, and television.

Biography Giannis m Vogiatzis was born on 16 December 1926, in Aitoliko. He studied at the National Theatre of Greece Drama School and for some time at the University of Piraeus as well. He first appeared onstage in 1955, right after his graduation, in the play by William Shakespeare, held at the Dionyssia Theater.

On the silver screen, Vogiatzis made his debut in 1957 in the movie Laterna, Ftoheia kai Garyfallo. He has since worked with several theatrical groups, leading the group quite a few times. His comedic talent has rendered him a household name in radio broadcasting, cinema and television. (I gitonia mas and O oniroparmenos)

Vogiatzis has appeared in 68 films, mainly in comedic roles. His favorite productions include: I gynaika mou trelathike, Mia Italida ap' tin Kypseli, Despoinis Dievthyntis, Ena koritsi gia dyo, O Klearch, i Marina ki o Kontos, Tha se Kano Vasilissa, Nyhta Gamou (Wedding Night), The Mother's Child and O Mikes Pantrevetai.

Vogiatzis is the cousin of the late singer and actor Giannis Vogiatzis (1934–2023) with whom he shares both name and surname.

Vogiatzis married Vasiliki and they had a son, Konstantinos (b. 1969). Vasiliki died in 2018.

His last performance in theatre was in 2023.

Filmography Year Film Original Title and Translation Role 1957 Laterna, ftocheia kai garyfallo Λατέρνα, φτώχεια και γαρύφαλλο (Barrel Piano, Poverty and Carnation) Obstetrician-Gynecologist 1958 O tzitzikas ki o mermigkas Ο τζίτζικας κι ο μέρμηγκας (The Cicada and the Ant) - 1959 O thisavros tou makariti Ο θησαυρός του μακαρίτη (Dead Man's Treasure) Attorney-at-Law, Legal Counsel 1960 Oikogeneia Papadopoulou Οικογένεια Παπαδοπούλου (The Papadopoulos Family) - 1961 I Liza kai i alli Η Λίζα και η άλλη (Liza and the other girl) Giorgos 1962 Zito i trela Ζήτω η τρέλα (Hurray for Madness) Tilemachos 1962 O vasilias tis gkafas Ο βασιλιάς της γκάφας (The King of Bungling) Thrassyvoulos 1962 Otan leipei i gata Όταν λείπει η γάτα (When the cat is away) - 1962 Merikoi to protimoun kryo Μερικοί το προτιμούν κρύο (Some like it cold) Thodoros 1962 I kyria tou kyriou Η κυρία του κυρίου (The Lady of the Gentleman) - 1963 Polytechnitis kai erimospitis Πολυτεχνίτης κι ερημοσπίτης (Jack of all trades, Master of none) a restaurant customer 1963 Ena koritsi gia dyo Ένα κορίτσι για δύο (A girl for two) Prokopis, Dry Cleaning Proprietor 1964 I vila ton orgion Η βίλα των οργίων (The Orgy Villa) Antonis, Police Officer 1964 Tha se kano vasilissa Θα σε κάνω βασίλισσα (I Will Make You a Queen) Gerasimos, Store Employee 1964 O paras ki o foukaras Ο παράς κι ο φουκαράς (The Wealth and the Wretch) Michalis, Bank Staff Member 1964 Lola Λόλα (Lola) a cabaret waiter 1964 Despoinis diefthyntis Δεσποινίς διευθυντής (Madam Director) Vassilis, Janitor 1964 To vlakomoutro Το βλακόμουτρο Manolis 1965 Koritsia gia filima Κορίτσια για φίλημα (The Kissable Ladies) Jim Pappas 1966 Rantevou ston aera Ραντεβού στον αέρα (Rendezvous Aloft) Air Force Commander Vangelis Grimpas 1966 Oloi oi antres einai idioi Όλοι οι άνδρες είναι ίδιοι (All men are the same) Nikos 1966 I gynaika mou trelathike Η γυναίκα μου τρελάθηκε (My wife has gone crazy) Giorgos, Neurologist 1967 Oi thalassies oi chantres Οι θαλασσιές οι χάντρες (The turquoise beads) Memas Gardoubas 1967 Nychta Gamou Νύχτα γάμου (Wedding Night) Anestis Triantafyllou, Divorce Attorney 1968 O Mikes pandrevetai Ο Μικές παντρεύεται (Mikes is getting married) Mikes Pardaloglou 1968 Mia kyria sta bouzoukia Μια κυρία στα μπουζούκια Thanassis Massouros 1968 Mia Italida ap' tin Kypseli Μια Ιταλίδα απ' την Κυψέλη (An Italian Woman from Kypseli) Polykratis, Furniture Manufacturer 1968 Gorgones kai Magkes Γοργόνες και μάγκες Panagis, Local Tavern Owner 1971 Zousa monachos horis agapi Ζούσα μοναχός χωρίς αγάπη (I lived alone without love) Theoharis 1971 Oi antres kseroun n' agapoun Οι άντρες ξέρουν ν' αγαπούν (Men know how to love) Apostolis 1973 Enas trelos trelos aeropeiratis Ένας τρελός τρελός αεροπειρατής (One crazy crazy hijacker) Hijacker's Uncle, Naval Commander 1983 Roda, tsanta kai kopana 2 Ρόδα, τσάντα και κοπάνα 2 Damianos 1983 Boroume kai kato ap' ta thrania Μπορούμε και κάτω απ' τα θρανία Lykeiarchis 1983 Agries plakes sta thrania Άγριες πλάκες στα θρανία high-school professor 1984 Trelos eimai, oti thelo kano Τρελός είμαι, ό,τι θέλω κάνω (I am crazy and I do as I please) Dr Anaximandros Trelidis 1984 Roda, tsanta kai kopana 3 Ρόδα, τσάντα και κοπάνα 3 Damianos 1984 An itan to violi pouli Αν ήταν το βιολί πουλί Prison Inmate Vlassis Boukas 2021 Smyrna my Beloved Σμύρνη μου αγαπημένη Polycarpos