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About Melina Mercouri
She was an incredible Greek star who was a politician, an actress, a singer and an activist.
Personal Life
She belonged to a powerful political family and this made her interested in politics while growing up. She was also interested in acting so she got into Drama School of the National Theatre. She met a wealthy older man who was a landowner by name Panagis Harokopos and became his wife. She later met a businessman by name Phidias Yadikiaroglou and started a relationship with him even though she was still married. The marriage did not last long after that. When she got into the acting scene, she met Julius Dassin who was also an actor, producer and director and became his wife.
Career
In 1955, she starred in “Stella” where she played the role of the main character. Two years after, she was cast in “He Who Must Die”. She has been in “The Gypsy and the Gentleman”, “Long Live Henry IV… Long Live Love” and “A man Could Get Killed” and also received awards for her acting in some of the movies.
Death
She passed away in 1994 due to complications of lung cancer.
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F.A.Q. about Melina Mercouri
When is her birthday?
Melina Mercouri's birthday is on December 18, 1920.
In how many days is her birthday?
Melina Mercouri's birthday is in 238 days
How old was Melina Mercouri when she died?
She was 73 years old.
When did she die?
She died in March 6, 1994.
How old would she be today?
Melina Mercouri would be 103 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Melina Mercouri from?
She was born in Athens, Greece.