Vasilis Avlonitis
Actor
Biography
Vasilis Avlonitis (Greek: Βασίλης Αυλωνίτης; 1 January 1904 – 10 March 1970) was one of the most famous old-school Greek comedians. He performed in numerous films and stage productions in the mid to late 20th century.
Vasilis Avlonitis is best known for his collaboration in films with Georgia Vasiliadou; he usually played her husband, brother or neighbour. Together they would cause laugh since he portrays the fat guy and she would be the ugly funny lady having problems with him. They would get calm at the end of the film, by resolving their arguments and/or marrying each other.
Avlonitis has also carried demanding drama roles, such as the leading character in the film Tis nyhtas ta kamomata.
Filmography
The Hurdy-Gurdy
as Pavlaras 1955
The Bridegrooms of Eftyhia
as Vagelis Tarnianis 1962
Laterna, Poverty and Carnation
as Παυλάρας 1957
The Coffee Reader (Kafetzou)
as Nikitas 1956
Klearhos, Marina and the short one
as Klearhos Zougalas 1961
Lazy like a dog
as Alexandros Pelekanos 1963
Bouzouki Strumming
as Vangelis 1966
The Woman Driver
as Gylos 1964
The Beauty of Athens
as Zahos Markas 1954
Young and old in action...
as Faidon Karadoulbanis 1963
When the Cat is Missing!
as Loukas 1962
The Treasure of the Beatitude
as Neokosmos 1959
Madame Mayor
as Anargyros Prokopis 1960
A Very Clever Guy
as Potis 1965
Snow White and the 7 Old Boys
as Efstathios 1960
The Wedding Dance
as Isaias Kontomakris 1966