Greek actor Christos Dachtylidis dies at 94

Renowned Greek actor Christos Dachtylidis has passed away at the age of 94, according to announcements by his daughter, Lillian, and colleague Spyros Bimbilas.

Dachtylidis graduated from the Karolos Koun Drama School in 1959 and established a prolific career spanning theater, cinema, and television. He worked extensively with the National Theatre of Greece between 1982 and 1993, appearing in 15 productions, including Shakespeare’s “Othello.”

In cinema, he had a significant collaboration with Finos Film starting in 1966, appearing in eleven films such as “The Bullets Do Not Turn Back” and “Ultimate Betrayal.” His television career included notable roles in series such as “The Unknown War” and “The Minore of the Summer.” Beyond acting, he was also an author, publishing the novel “Sweet – Sour Life, Unbearable” in 2011.