Irene Papas

About Irene Papas

International celebrity who starred in The Trojan Women and Mohammad, Messenger of God and played a widow in Zorba the Greek.

Irene Papas is a Greek actress and singer who has appeared in more than 70 films in a career spanning more than 50 years. She has gained international recognition through award-winning films such as The Guns of Navarone and Zorba the Greek. She is a strong protagonist in films such as The Troy and Iphigenian Women. She starred in Antigone and Electra. Papas won the Best Actress Award at the Berlin International Film Festival for Antigone and the National Review Council for The Trojan Women. Awards in his career include the 1993 Golden Arrow award at the Hamptons International Film Festival and the 2009 Golden Lion at Venice Biennale.

Years active	1948–2003
Occupation	Film and theatre actress, singer
Nationality	Greek
Notable work	The Guns of Navarone, Zorba the Greek, The Trojan Women, Iphigenia, Antigone, Electra
Born	Irene Lelekou, September 3, 1926, Chiliomodi, Corinthia, Peloponnese, Greece
Known for	Heroines of Greek tragedy, powerful stage presence

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Trivia

She was also a singer who became popular in the 1960s.

Irene Papas before fame

She intended to close the theater after receiving a series of poor evaluations.

Achievement of Irene Papas

She was also a popular vocalist during the 1960s.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

Undisclosed

Irene Papas family life

In 1947, she married Alkis Papas, but the pair separated in 1951.

Associations of Irene Papas

In Zorba the Greek, she co-starred alongside Anthony Quinn.

Irene Papas Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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Height	178 cm
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