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Actor Christos Politis Passes Away

Published January 8, 2026, 21:08
Actor Christos Politis Passes Away

Actor Christos Politis has passed away at the age of 84, as announced by writer Manos Lambrakis on Facebook. Politis was widely known for his role as "Yagos Drakos" in the television series "Lampsi", but he also had a long and successful career in theatre, cinema, and television. He graduated from the Drama School of the National Theatre in 1965 and collaborated with prominent theatre companies and directors, including Yannis Fertis, Xenia Kalogeropoulou, Titika Nikiforaki, and Alekos Alexandrakis. He was a founding member of the "Aplo Theatro" (Simple Theatre), which aimed for theatrical decentralization and staged works by significant playwrights. He also appeared in 18 films and 8 television series. Politis's passing leaves a void in the Greek artistic community.