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Giannis Bezos is a well-known Greek actor, director, and singer, celebrated for his comedic performances on both television and stage. Born and raised in Athens with family origins in Kerastari, Arcadia, he was discovered by Thymios Karakatsanis during a theatre show. Early in his career, he collaborated with the legendary actress Aliki Vougiouklaki, gaining widespread recognition through popular TV series such as All of Them Unacceptable (1991), Tis Ellados ta paidia (1993), Ekeines & ego (1996), Vios anthospartos (1998), Akros oikogeneiakon (2001), Happy Together (2007), and Kliniki periptosi (2011). Many of these projects saw him working closely with director and friend Andreas Morfonios, and Bezos has also directed several productions himself. Since the 1980s, he has appeared in numerous theatrical performances, including esteemed classical Greek plays like Frogs and Lysistrata. In 2009, he co-directed and starred in the musical La Cage aux Folles at the Pallas Theatre. Recognized for his vocal abilities, Bezos has performed in concerts and collaborated on albums with prominent Greek composers such as Giorgos Hatzinasios, Notis Mavroudis, and Thanos Mikroutsikos. He lent his voice to the character Manny in the Greek-dubbed Ice Age film series. On a personal note, he has been married to actress Natalia Tsaliki since 1987, and they have a daughter, actress Iro Bezou. Politically active, Bezos ran as a candidate for the Democratic Left party in the 2012 parliamentary elections in a non-electable spot and supported the 2013 Initiative for the Democratic Progressive Alliance (Initiative of the 58). He is also an avid supporter of Olympiacos F.C.
