Vasilis Avlonitis
An image from Bouzouki Strumming, one of the productions that also features Vasilis Avlonitis.
Vasilis Avlonitis

Vasilis Avlonitis

March 1, 1904 — Athens, Greece

Vasilis Avlonitis (Greek: Βασίλης Αυλωνίτης; 1 January 1904 – 10 March 1970) was one of the most famous old-school Greek comedians. He performed in numerous films and stage productions in the mid to late 20th century.

Vasilis Avlonitis is best known for his collaboration in films with Georgia Vasiliadou; he usually played her husband, brother or neighbour. Together they would cause laugh since he portrays the fat guy and she would be the ugly funny lady having problems with him. They would get calm at the end of the film, by resolving their arguments and/or marrying each other.

Avlonitis has also carried demanding drama roles, such as the leading character in the film Tis nyhtas ta kamomata.

We Have Only One Life

We Have Only One Life

1958

The Hurdy-Gurdy

The Hurdy-Gurdy

1955

The Coffee Reader (Kafetzou)

The Coffee Reader (Kafetzou)

1956

Laterna, Poverty and Carnation

Laterna, Poverty and Carnation

1957

The Bridegrooms of Eftyhia

The Bridegrooms of Eftyhia

1962

Klearhos, Marina and the short one

Klearhos, Marina and the short one

1961

Bouzouki Strumming

Bouzouki Strumming

1966

The Treasure of the Beatitude

The Treasure of the Beatitude

1959