George Kapiniaris

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.3529

Gender

Male

Birthday

27-Feb-1961

Age

(65 years old)

Place of Birth

Melbourne, Australia

Also Known As
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George Kapiniaris

Biography

George Kapiniaris (born 27 February 1961) is an Australian-born stage, television and film actor and comedian.


Credits

Bloody Footy Bloody Footy (2005) Character: Father
Vito wants his eldest son to follow the family tradition and play football - like all Italian boys. But Mario would much rather play rugby.
Il Dago: Live at the Metro Il Dago: Live at the Metro (2007) Character: George Kapiniaris
Il Dago captures the hilarious stand up routines of some of Australia's best and most loved comedians. Never before have so many stars of Australian ethnic comedy been on the one stage at the one time. Along with rising star, Sri Lankan Australian comic Nish, are three of the most influential and prominent comedians Australia has produced. This recording features the hilarious stand up of George Kapiniaris, star of stage and screen best remembered most for his lovable character Memo on Acropolis Now. It also features another star of Acropolis Now, Simon Palomares, Ricky who, as one of the creators of the hit sage show Wogs out of Work, changed the fabric of Australian comedy forever. Hosting this historic event is Joe Avati, not only one of the biggest draw cards in Australian comedy who went on to become one of Australia's biggest comedy exports, taking ethnic comedy to Europe and North America where his comedy albums have become chart toppers.
Closer and Closer Apart Closer and Closer Apart (1990) Character: Enzo Vozza
Adultery tears apart a long-standing friendship. Based on the opera La Cavalleria Rusticana.
Finally Me Finally Me (2023) Character: Mr. Papadopoulos
Set in the 1990s in the competitive world of high school cheer-leading, Soula defies her father's dream for her to take over the family souvlaki business and finds herself chosen to lead her team to victory despite being a complete novice and far from the stereotypical cheerleader.
Alex & Eve Alex & Eve (2015) Character: Uncle Taso
Alex, a Greek Orthodox schoolteacher, falls for Lebanese Muslim lawyer, Eve. The relationship is forbidden by both families, and thus the emotional dilemma of 'Alex and Eve' is created.
Thunderstruck Thunderstruck (2004) Character: Mr Koyths
After a near-death experience, five boys, all devoted AC/DC fans, make a pact to bury their best friend next to the grave of Bon Scott. Twelve years later, having gone their different ways, they come together to fulfill the promise.
Big Mamma's Boy Big Mamma's Boy (2011) Character: Theo
Big Mamma's Boy follows the story of Rocco as he struggles to choose between the love of his life, Katie and his doting, over-protective Italian mother. Fun, heart-wrenching and poignant, this spirited romantic comedy explores Australia's multicultural nuances with hilarious results and goes to show that being a big mamma's boy is a lot tougher than it sounds.
Joey Joey (1997) Character: Spiros
Billy is a boy who is trying to save a baby kangaroo called Joey when it is caught and taken to Sydney. Linda, the young daughter of the U.S. Ambassador is helping Billy in his task.
Broken Hill Broken Hill (2009) Character: Ricardo Romero
A sheep-rancher's son aspires to win a music conservatory scholarship, but to apply he needs musicians who can play his music. Circumstances lead him to form a band out of prison inmates.



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