Dimitris "Mimis" Fotopoulos (Greek: Δημήτρης (Μίμης) Φωτόπουλος; 8 April 1913 – 29 October 1986) was a Greek actor, writer, poet, and artist.
He was born in Zatouna, Gortynia, Arcadia. He studied at the Dramatic School of National Theatre (Δραματική Σχολή του Εθνικού Θεάτρου). He also studied at the Philosophical School at the University of Athens until his second year in 1933. He headed a theatrical company from 1952 and was an actor from 1960.
He died on 29 October 1986 in Athens, from a heart attack, aged 73.
Selected filmography
100,000 Pounds (1948) ..... Kleomenis Finins
The Germans Strike Again (1948) ..... Nikos
To pontikaki (1954) ..... Babis
Oute gata oute zimia (1954) ..... Stelios Molfetas
The Counterfeit Coin (1955) ..... beggar
Golfo (1955) ..... Giannos
Madame X (1956) ..... Dimitrakis Perisaris
The Fortune Teller (1956) ..... Spyros Tsardis
Ta kitrina gantia (1960) ..... Leandros
Treloi polyteleias (1963) ..... Kyriakos
Allos gia to ekatommyrio (1964) ..... Savvas
O periergos (1982) ..... hotel manager
Writings
He wrote books:
Bouloukia (Μπουλούκια) 1940
Imitonia (Ημιτόνια) 1960
Sklira trioleta (Σκληρά τριολέτα) 1961
25 Chronia Theatro (25 χρόνια θέατρο = 25 Years of Theatre) 1958, autobiography
To Potami Tis Zois Mou (Το ποτάμι της ζωής μου = The River of My Life) 1965, autobiography
Ena Koritsi Sto Parathyro (Ένα κορίτσι στο παράθυρο) 1966, theatrical work
Pelopidas O Kalos Politis (Πελοπίδας ο καλός πολίτης = Pelopidas The Good Citizen), theatrical work, 1976
His important works were from Chekhov, Ibsen and from Shakespeare at the Royal Garden in 1956. He appeared in hundreds of comedies other than his dramatic roles. He appeared in such films as Kalpiki Lira, Laterna, Ftochia Ke Filotimo, and Ta Kitrina Gandia.
Affiliations
D.S. of the Hellenic Actors Guild, member
Panhellenic Union of the Free Theatricals, member
D.S. Armed Decree, president