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Irene Papas began her career as a variety performer and started appearing in Greek films in the early 1950s. She made her US debut in "Tribute to a Bad Man" (1955) and established her international reputation with Michael Cacoyannis' "Zorba the Greek" (1965). Her dark, intense features are well suited to tragic roles; she made an indelible impression as the widow of the slain political activist in Costa-Gavras' "Z" (1968).
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Filmography

A Talking Picture - ( Helena / 2004 / Released / Kino International )
Captain Corelli's Mandolin - ( Drosoula / 2001 / Released / Miramax Records )
Zorba the Greek - ( Widow / 1999 / Released / )
Inquietude - ( Mae / 1998 / Released / )
Yerma - ( / 1998 / Released / )
Party - ( Irene / 1997 / Released / )
Pano Kato Ke Plagios - ( Maria / 1993 / Released / )
Lettera da Parigi - ( Gina / 1992 / Released / )
Island - ( Marquise / 1991 / Released / Virgin Newvision Film Distributors )
La Batalla de los Tres Reyes - ( Lalla Sahaba / 1990 / Released / )
Russicum - ( Song Performer / 1989 / Released / )
Chronicle of a Death Foretold - ( Angela's Mother / 1988 / Released / Gaumont International )
High Season - ( Penelope / 1988 / Released / Cubical Entertainment )
Sweet Country - ( Mrs Araya / 1987 / Released / )
Into the Night - ( Shaheen Parvizi / 1985 / Released / )
The Assisi Underground - ( Mother Giuseppina / 1985 / Released / Cannon Releasing )
Erendira - ( Grandmother / 1984 / Released / )
Il Disertore - ( Mariangela / 1983 / Released / Istituto Luce )
Lion of the Desert - ( Mabrouka / 1981 / Released / )
Bloodline - ( Simonetta Palazzi / 1979 / Released / )
Cristo si e Fermato a Eboli - ( Guilia / 1978 / Released / )
Iphigenia - ( Clytemnestra / 1977 / Released / )
Mohammad Messenger of God - ( Hind / 1976 / Released / Tarik Film Distributors )
Le Faro da Padre - ( Donna Raimonda / 1974 / Released / Cineriz )
N.P. Il Segreto - ( Housewife / 1971 / Released / Istituto Luce Italnoleggio Cinematograpfica )
Non Si Sevizia un Paperino - ( / 1971 / Released / Medusa Pictures )
The Trojan Women - ( Helen / 1971 / Released / )
A Dream of Kings - ( Caliope / 1969 / Released / )
Anne of the Thousand Days - ( Queen Katherine of Aragon / 1969 / Released / )
Z - ( Helene / 1969 / Released / )
The Brotherhood - ( Ida / 1968 / Released / )
We Still Kill the Old Way - ( Luisa Roscio / 1967 / Released / Lopert Films )
The Moon-Spinners - ( Sophia / 1964 / Released / )
Antigone - ( Antigone / 1962 / Released / Ellis Films )
Electra - ( Electra / 1961 / Released / Lopert Pictures )
The Guns of Navarone - ( Maria / 1961 / Released / )
Attila - ( Grune / 1958 / Released / Attila Associates )
Tribute to a Bad Man - ( Jocasta Constantine / 1956 / Released / MGM/UA Entertainment Company )
The Man From Cairo - ( Yvonne / 1953 / Released / Lippert Pictures )

TV Credits
The Odyssey ( 1997 / Released ): Actor
The Odyssey ( 1996 / Released ): Actor
Jacob ( 1994 / Released ): Actor
Moses -- the Lawgiver ( 1975 / Released ): Actor

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Irene Papas began her career as a variety performer and started appearing in Greek films in the early 1950s. She made her US debut in "Tribute to a Bad Man" (1955) and established her international reputation with Michael Cacoyannis' "Zorba the Greek" (1965). Her dark, intense features are well suited to tragic roles; she made an indelible impression as the widow of the slain political activist in Costa-Gavras' "Z" (1968).

Profession(s):
Actor, dancer
Sometimes Credited As:
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National Board of Review Best Actress "The Trojan Woman" 1971

Milestones (Back to top)

1989 Credited as song performer in "Russicum"
1975 American TV acting debut "Moses the Lawgiver"
1955 American film acting debut "Tribute to A Bad Man"
1951 Film acting debut "Necripolita/Lost Angels"
1942 Started singing and dancing in variety shows (date approximate)

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