Dimitris Xistras
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BornJune 25, 1954
DiedApril 26, 2023 (aged 68)
CitizenshipCypriot
AlmamaterHigher School of Dramatic Art Theater of Karolos Koun
Dimitris Xistras | |
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Δημήτρης Ξύστρας | |
| Born | June 25, 1954 |
| Died | April 26, 2023 (aged 68) |
| Citizenship | Cypriot |
| Alma mater | Higher School of Dramatic Art Theater of Karolos Koun |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Awards | |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Cyprus |
| Branch |  Cypriot National Guard |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 33 Commando Battalion |
| Conflicts | Turkish Invasion of Cyprus |
Dimitris Xistras (Greek: Δημήτρης Ξύστρας) (1954 – April 26, 2023) was a Cypriot actor.[1]
Xistras was born in the village of Agios Epiktitos, in the Kyrenia District of Cyprus in 1954.[2] In 1973, as part of his conscription, he entered the Special Forces of the Cypriot National Guard and was placed in the 32nd Assault Company of the 33 Commando Battalion, eventually taking part in its battles during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974.[3] He later went on to study at the Higher School of Dramatic Art Theater of Karolos Koun, to become an actor.[4]