
Irene Papas
- Atuação
- 3 de setembro de 1929 – 14 de setembro de 2022 · com 93 anos
- Chiliomodi, Corinth, Greece
Irene Papas or Pappas (Greek: Ειρήνη Παππά, romanized: Eiríni Pappá, born Eirini Lelekou [Ειρήνη Λελέκου]; 3 September 1929 – 14 September 2022) was a distinguished Greek actress and singer whose international career spanned more than five decades and encompassed over 70 films. She gained worldwide recognition for her passionate, statuesque performances and her classical Greek beauty, becoming one of the most iconic figures in Greek and international cinema. Born in Chiliomodi, Corinthia, she studied at the National Theatre Drama School. She began her career in theatre and film in the late 1940s. She achieved international acclaim through her collaboration with director Michael Cacoyannis, starring in film adaptations of ancient tragedies such as "Electra" (1962), "Iphigenia" (1977), and "The Trojan Women" (1971)—the latter alongside Katharine Hepburn and Vanessa Redgrave. At the same time, she appeared in major international productions such as "The Guns of Navarone" (1961)—alongside Gregory Peck and Anthony Quinn—Michael Cacoyannis’s "Zorba the Greek" (1964), Costa-Gavras’s political thriller "Z" (1969), and the epic production "The Message" (1976). Beyond acting, she also distinguished herself in music, collaborating with renowned artists such as Vangelis Papathanassiou (on the album "Odes") and Mikis Theodorakis. Irene Papas received numerous awards at international festivals, including the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival in 2009. She passed away in 2022 at the age of 93, leaving behind an invaluable cultural legacy.
Principais trabalhos
Filmografia36
- 2003
- 2002
- Short Cuts
Série7.0
- 2001
- 1999
YermaFilme4.2
- 1998
InquietudeFilme6.8
- 1997
- 1991
- 1989
OceanoSérie7.0
- 1988
La Valise en cartonSérie3.7
- 1987
Sacrée soiréeSérie5.7

- 1985
- 1982
Champs-ElyséesSérie6.8
- 1981
- 1979
- 1976
- 1975
Les Rendez-vous du dimancheSérie6.0
- 1974
- 1972
- 1971
Roma beneFilme6.0


- 1969

A Dream of KingsFilme6.0

- 1968
- 1967
- 1964
- 1962
- 1961
- 1956
Tribute to a Bad ManFilme7.0
- 1955
MGM ParadeSérie7.5
- 1954
Climax!Série3.8

Reflets de CannesSérie5.0















