Biography
Irene Papas began her career as a variety performer and started appearing in Greek films in the early 1950s. She made her US debut in "Tribute to a Bad Man" (1955) and established her international reputation with Michael Cacoyannis' "Zorba the Greek" (1965). Her dark, intense features are well suited to tragic roles; she made an indelible impression as the widow of the slain political activist in Costa-Gavras' "Z" (1968).
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Career Milestones
1975 | American TV acting debut "Moses the Lawgiver" |
1989 | Credited as song performer in "Russicum" |
1955 | American film acting debut "Tribute to A Bad Man" |
1951 | Film acting debut "Necripolita/Lost Angels" |
1942 | Started singing and dancing in variety shows (date approximate) |
Awards
1971 | National Board of Review Award for Best Actress in The Trojan Women |