Christos Valavanidis
Greek actor (1944–2026)
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Christos Valavanidis (Greek: Χρήστος Βαλαβανίδης; 21 May 1944 – 6 March 2026) was a Greek actor and poet.[1] He graduated from the National Theatre Drama School, in 1973. He appeared in the theatre, in various television series, in theatre for television and more than sixty films from 1979 to 2026.[2] Valavanidis also published three poetic collections.[3]
Born21 May 1944
Athens, German-occupied Greece
Died6 March 2026 (aged 81)
Athens, Greece
OccupationsActor, poet
Yearsactive1979–2005
Christos Valavanidis | |
|---|---|
| Χρήστος Βαλαβανίδης | |
Valavanidis in 2019 | |
| Born | 21 May 1944 Athens, German-occupied Greece |
| Died | 6 March 2026 (aged 81) Athens, Greece |
| Occupations | Actor, poet |
| Years active | 1979–2005 |
| Spouse | Aspasia Kralli |
| Children | 1 |
He was married to the actress Aspasia Kralli and had one daughter, Katerina. With his wife, he created the “Apo Mihanis Theatre”.[2]
Valavanidis died on 6 March 2026, at the age of 81.[2]
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | The Wretches Are Still Singing | ||
| 1984 | Loafing and Camouflage | ||
| 2001 | Crying... Silicon Tears | ||
| 2005 | Opa! |
