Mimis Traiforos
Greek writer and lyricist
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Dimitrios "Mimis" Traiforos (Greek: Δημήτριος «Μίμης» Τραϊφόρος; 18 May 1912 – 28 March 1998) was a Greek composer, poet, lyricist, writer, songwriter, singer, actor and director.[1]
Died28 March 1998 (aged 85)
Athens, Attica, Greece
Resting place
First Cemetery of AthensCitizenshipGreece
Mimis Traiforos | |
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Μίμης Τραϊφόρος | |
| Born | Dimitrios Traiforos 18 May 1912 |
| Died | 28 March 1998 (aged 85) Athens, Attica, Greece |
Resting place | First Cemetery of Athens |
| Citizenship | Greece |
| Education | University of Athens (LLB) |
| Alma mater | National Theatre of Greece Drama School |
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| Children | 1 |
In 1934 he collaborated as an actor with Attik and later in 1940 with singer Sofia Vembo, his future wife. Some of Vembo's best successes were of his lyrics. Also, notable composers of the era collaborated with him, such as Giorgos Mouzakis, Manos Hatzidakis, Michalis Souyioul and Kostas Giannidis.
He worked also as a theatrical writer and wrote many revues.[2]
He died on 28 March 1998 at Evangelismos Hospital in Athens, at age 85.[3]
