1920 - 1994
Melina Mercouri Greek Actress
73
Melina Mercouri dating history
Relationships
Melina Mercouri was previously married to Jules Dassin (1966 - 1994) and Panos Harokopos (1941 - 1962).
Melina Mercouri was in a relationship with Andrei Avramov.
About
Greek Actress Melina Mercouri was born Maria Amalia Mercouris on 18th October, 1920 in Athens, Greece and passed away on 6th Mar 1994 New York City, New York, USA aged 73. She is most remembered for Topkapi. Her zodiac sign is Libra.
Melina Mercouri was in an on-screen matchup with Maximilian Schell in Topkapi (1964).
Melina Mercouri is a member of the following lists: People from Athens, Cancer deaths in New York and Deaths from lung cancer.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Married | 2 |
37 years, 11 months
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29 years, 11 months
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22 years
|
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| Dating | 1 |
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-
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| Total | 3 |
37 years, 11 months
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19 years, 12 months
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22 years
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Details
| First Name |
Maria (Melina)
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| Middle Name |
Amalia
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| Last Name |
Mercouri
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| Maiden Name |
Mercouris
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| Full Name at Birth |
Maria Amalia Mercouris
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| Alternative Name |
Maria Amalia Mercouris, Melina Mercouri
|
| Birthday |
18th October, 1920
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| Birthplace |
Athens, Greece
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| Died |
6th March, 1994
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| Place of Death |
New York City, New York, USA
|
| Cause of Death |
Cancer - Lung
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| Height |
5' 6½" (169 cm)
|
| Build |
Average
|
| Eye Color |
Brown - Light
|
| Hair Color |
Blonde
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| Zodiac Sign |
Libra
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| Sexuality |
Straight
|
| Religion |
Greek Orthodox
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
Greek
|
| University |
The National Academy of Theatre
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| Occupation Text |
Actress, Politician, Singer
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| Occupation |
Actress
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| Claim to Fame |
Topkapi
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| Year(s) Active |
1945–1977
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| Father |
Stamatis Mercouris
|
| Mother |
Irene Lappa
|
| Family Member |
Andrei Avramov, Nevena Beleva
|
| Favorite Places |
New York
|
| Favorite Foods |
Fish
|
| Favorite Colors |
Pink, Green, Black, White
|
Maria Amalia "Melina" Mercouri (Greek: Μαρία Αμαλία "Μελίνα" Μερκούρη, 18 October 1920 – 6 March 1994) was a Greek actress, singer, activist, and politician. She came from a prominent political family for multiple generations. She received an Academy Award nomination and won a French Cannes Film Festival Best Actress Award for her performance in the film Never on Sunday (1960) and an Italian David di Donatello for Topkapi. Mercouri was also nominated for one Tony Award, three Golden Globes, and two BAFTA Awards in her acting career. In 1987 she was awarded a special prize in the first edition of the Europe Theatre Prize.
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