Mihalis Kakogiannis Net Worth

Mihalis Kakogiannis Net Worth is
$1.4 Million

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Michael Cacoyannis (Greek: Μιχάλης Κακογιάννης, Michalis Kakogiannis; 11 June 1922 – 25 July 2011) was a Cypriot filmmaker, best known for his 1964 film Zorba the Greek. He directed the 1983 Broadway revival of the musical based on the film. Much of his work was rooted in classical texts, especially those of the Greek tragedian Euripides. He was nominated for an Academy Award five times, a record for any Cypriot film artist. He received Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Film nominations for Zorba the Greek, and two nominations in the Foreign Language Film category for Electra and Iphigenia.

Date Of BirthJune 11, 1922, Limassol, Cyprus
DiedJuly 25, 2011, Athens, Greece
Place Of BirthLimassol, Cyprus
ProfessionDirector, Writer, Producer
EducationCentral School of Speech and Drama
ParentsPanayiotis Loizou Cacoyannis, Aggeliki Cacoyanni
SiblingsYannoulla Wakefield
Star SignGemini
#Fact
1Directed two different actors in Oscar-nominated performances: Anthony Quinn and Lila Kedrova. Kedrova won for her role in Zorba the Greek (1964).
2During World War II, he worked as a producer for the Greek service of the BBC.
3Studied acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, and learned stage direction at the Old Vic. Made his theatrical debut in 1946 as Herod in "Salome" by Oscar Wilde.
4His father, Panayotis, was a lawyer and member of the Cyrpus legislative and executive councils who was knighted by the British in 1936.
5Was one of four children.
6Founded the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation in 2003; an institution for the performing arts.
7Member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1959
8Biography in: John Wakeman, editor. "World Film Directors, Volume Two, 1945-1985". Pages 176-180. New York: The H.W. Wilson Company, 1988.

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Cherry Orchard1999as Michael Cacoyannis
Pano, kato kai plagios1993
Sweet Country1987
Iphigenia1977
Attilas '741975Documentary as Michael Cacoyannis
The Story of Jacob and Joseph1974TV Movie as Michael Cacoyannis
The Trojan Women1971as Michael Cacoyannis
The Day the Fish Came Out1967as Michael Cacoyannis
Zorba the Greek1964as Michael Cacoyannis
Electra1962/I
The Wastrel1961as Michael Cacoyannis
Eroica1960as Michael Cacoyannis
To teleftaio psema1958
To koritsi me ta mavra1956
Stella1955
Kyriakatiko xypnima1954

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Cherry Orchard1999screenplay - as Michael Cacoyannis
Pano, kato kai plagios1993writer
Sweet Country1987
Iphigenia1977
Attilas '741975Documentary writer - uncredited
The Trojan Women1971scenario - as Michael Cacoyannis
The Day the Fish Came Out1967as Michael Cacoyannis
Zorba the Greek1964screenplay - as Michael Cacoyannis
Electra1962/I
The Wastrel1961as Michael Cacoyannis
Eroica1960as Michael Cacoyannis
To teleftaio psema1958
To koritsi me ta mavra1956
Stella1955
Kyriakatiko xypnima1954

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Cherry Orchard1999producer - as Michael Cacoyannis
Pano, kato kai plagios1993producer
Sweet Country1987producer
Iphigenia1977producer - uncredited
Attilas '741975Documentary producer - uncredited
The Trojan Women1971producer
The Day the Fish Came Out1967producer
Zorba the Greek1964producer - as Michael Cacoyannis
Electra1962/Iproducer
Eroica1960producer

Editor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Cherry Orchard1999as Michael Cacoyannis
Pano, kato kai plagios1993
Sweet Country1987
Iphigenia1977
Attilas '741975Documentary
The Trojan Women1971
Zorba the Greek1964uncredited
Electra1962/I

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
To teleftaio psema1958Party Guest (uncredited)
Kyriakatikoi iroes1956
Vice Versa1948Minor Role (uncredited)
Caesar and Cleopatra1945Councillor (uncredited)

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Eisai to tairi mou2002TV Series lyrics - 1 episode
Mousiki vradya1976TV Series lyrics - 1 episode
Stella1955lyrics: "Agapi pou gine dikopo mahairi", "O minas ehei 13", "Efta tragoudia tha sou po"

Miscellaneous

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Cyprus Is an Island1946production assistant - as M. Cacoyannis

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Antigone/Rites of Passion1990the producer wishes to thank
Oi palioi mas filoi1985TV Series thanks - 1 episode

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Champions: Mia asteia istoria2011DocumentaryHimself
Mia zoi, mia epohi - Mihalis Kakogiannis2008DocumentaryHimself
Otan giortazoun oi theoi2007TV Series documentaryHimself
Paraskinio2006TV Series documentaryHimself
I istoria ton hronon mou2003TV Series documentaryHimself
Film Genre2002TV Series documentaryHimself
Pera apo ta syrmatoplegmata2000DocumentaryNarrator (voice)
Cinema 31992TV SeriesHimself
Attilas '741975DocumentaryNarrator (voice)
The Cinema Today1959TV SeriesHimself (as Michael Cacoyannis)

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The 84th Annual Academy Awards2012TV SpecialHimself - Memorial Tribute
The Orange British Academy Film Awards2012TV SpecialHimself - Memorial Tribute

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1999Grand Prix Special des AmériquesMontréal World Film FestivalFor exceptional contribution to the cinematographic art.
1999Greek Union of Film and Television Technicians AwardThessaloniki Film FestivalThe Cherry Orchard (1999)
1977Greek Competition AwardThessaloniki Film FestivalBest FilmIfigeneia (1977)
1965Golden PlateDavid di Donatello AwardsAlexis Zorbas (1964)
1962Technical Grand PrizeCannes Film FestivalIlektra (1962)
1962AwardCannes Film FestivalBest Cinematic Transposition (Prix de la meilleure transposition cinématographique)Ilektra (1962)
1962Greek Competition AwardThessaloniki Film FestivalBest FilmIlektra (1962)
1962Greek Competition AwardThessaloniki Film FestivalBest DirectorIlektra (1962)
1962Hellenic Association of Film Critics AwardThessaloniki Film FestivalBest FilmIlektra (1962)
1962Hellenic Association of Film Critics AwardThessaloniki Film FestivalBest DirectorIlektra (1962)
1961Greek Competition AwardThessaloniki Film FestivalBest DirectorEroica (1960)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1984Gold HugoChicago International Film FestivalBest FeatureIfigeneia (1977)
1977Palme d'OrCannes Film FestivalIfigeneia (1977)
1966BAFTA Film AwardBAFTA AwardsBest Film from any SourceAlexis Zorbas (1964)
1966UN AwardBAFTA AwardsAlexis Zorbas (1964)
1965OscarAcademy Awards, USABest PictureAlexis Zorbas (1964)
1965OscarAcademy Awards, USABest DirectorAlexis Zorbas (1964)
1965OscarAcademy Awards, USABest Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another MediumAlexis Zorbas (1964)
1965Golden GlobeGolden Globes, USABest DirectorAlexis Zorbas (1964)
1962Palme d'OrCannes Film FestivalIlektra (1962)
1961Palme d'OrCannes Film FestivalIl relitto (1961)
1960Golden Berlin BearBerlin International Film FestivalEroica (1960)
1958Palme d'OrCannes Film FestivalTo teleftaio psema (1958)
1956Palme d'OrCannes Film FestivalTo koritsi me ta mavra (1956)
1955Palme d'OrCannes Film FestivalStella (1955)
1954Grand Prize of the FestivalCannes Film FestivalKyriakatiko xypnima (1954)

Known for movies

Source
IMDB Wikipedia

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