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Melina Mercouri

Melina Mercouri (1920–1994) was a Greek actress, singer and politician.

Also recorded as Maria Amalia Merkouri.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Αμαλία Μαρία Μερκούρη.

Also worked under the name Melina Mercouri.

Born at Athens in 1920, died at Upper East Side in 1994.

In detail

Melina Mercouri studied at National Theatre of Greece Drama School. the recorded working language is Modern Greek.

Residence is recorded at Athens and Paris. Positions recorded include member of the Hellenic Parliament and Minister of Culture of Greece. Membership is recorded of Friends of Music Society.

Distinctions recorded are Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress and Europe Theatre Prize.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Melina Mercouri”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q228611: Melina Mercouri

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