Yannis Kalaitzis
Greek comics artist and costume designer
About Yannis Kalaitzis
Lived 1945 – 2016 (aged 70). Yannis Kalaitzis was a Greek comics artist, costume designer, draftsperson and caricaturist, known for Editorial cartoon.
Giannis Kalaitzis (; November 11, 1945 – February 12, 2016) was a Greek cartoonist known for his editorial cartoons in various Greek daily newspapers.
Early life Kalaitzis was born and grew up in Kokkinia in Greater Athens, where his family owned a coffee shop. He was a member of Lambrakis Democratic Youth.
Career Kalaitzis was active for several decades and his works have been published in newspapers such as Avgi, Eleftherotypia, Efimerida ton Syntakton, and magazines such as Vavel, Anti, DIO, and Galera.
He also did the scenic and costume design for the 1977 film Happy Day directed by Pantelis Voulgaris.
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Who was Yannis Kalaitzis?
Greek comics artist and costume designer (1945-2016)
When was Yannis Kalaitzis born?
Yannis Kalaitzis was born on 11 November 1945 in Athens.
When did Yannis Kalaitzis die?
Yannis Kalaitzis died on 12 February 2016 in Athens.
What was Yannis Kalaitzis's occupation?
Yannis Kalaitzis was a comics artist, costume designer, draftsperson and caricaturist.
What was Yannis Kalaitzis known for?
Yannis Kalaitzis was known for Editorial cartoon.
What nationality was Yannis Kalaitzis?
Yannis Kalaitzis was Greek.
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