
Giannis Gionakis was a Greek actor in film and theater. Gionakis was born in Athens in 1922. He began his studies at the medical school, but was won over by acting and proceeded to study theatre at the Karolos Koun Dramatic School and the Greek Odeon. He became particularly well known for his comedic roles in movies, where he was associated with portrayals of kind but dim-witted people.

Monday's Theater
TV • 1972

Alice in the Navy
MOVIE • 1961

Another One for the Million
MOVIE • 1964

The yellow gloves
MOVIE • 1960

Papasouzas
MOVIE • 1983

The Father-in-Law
MOVIE • 1968

Giannis Messed Up
MOVIE • 1964

10 Days in Paris
MOVIE • 1962

A Bird in the Hand Is Worth Two in the Bush
MOVIE • 1965

Exotic Vitamins
MOVIE • 1964

The Tomboy
MOVIE • 1959

Runaway Bride
MOVIE • 1962

Everything the People Wants
MOVIE • 1964

Hero Bunker
MOVIE • 1972

My Sister Deserves a Beating
MOVIE • 1966

Above all... Coolness
MOVIE • 1951

Wheel Bag and Kopana
MOVIE • 1982

Four Brides and a Groom
MOVIE • 1958