Dimitra Arliss's acting career began at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, she first caught audience's eyes appearing in Arthur Kopit's Broadway play "Indians", she played a Native American character who spoke with an Italian accent. While she continued acting on stage, she began to appear in several television and film productions including The Sting...
January 26, 2012, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States
Place Of Birth
Lorain, Ohio, USA
Profession
Actress, Sound Department
TV Shows
Rich Man, Poor Man Book II
Star Sign
Scorpio
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Fact
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Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences [Actors Branch].
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Began on stage at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago.
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Noticed in the late 60s for her performance on the Broadway stage in "Indians", she was handed a few ethnic roles (Greeks, Italians) in early 70s film, making her biggest impression as the "hit lady" in The Sting (1973).
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Spoke Greek fluently.
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Was a Greek American who frequently played in Mafia movies.