Mary Chronopoulou (Greek: Μαίρη Χρονοπούλου; 16 July 1933 – 6 October 2023) was a Greek actress. She was one of the most popular actresses of the 1960s.

Life and career

Mary Chronopoulou was born in Athens on 16 July 1933. She starred in many films, 16 of which were produced by Finos Film. She was one of the main protagonists of Greek theatre. Chronopoulou died from complications of a fall at an Athens hospital on 6 October 2023, at the age of 90. Her remains were cremated after a civil ceremony at her home in Paiania, where her ashes were later interred.

Works

Film

YearTitleRole
1954Happy BeginningYoung girl in the dream
1958A Matter of DignityChloe’s friend
1959Stournara 288Mary
1962Without IdentityZanet
1963Anxious YouthDora
The Red LanternsMary Pana
The Lazy OneBoubi Pelekanou
1964The OldchapsAnna
ScreamAnna
The Sunday GirlBarbara
Cyprus in FlamesMaria
1965The Naked BrigadeKatina
The RoguesStella
1966Blood on the LandIrene
The FearKanali
Tears for ElektraLina
Zero Hour SocietyLia Mourouzi
1967The Blue BeadsSophia
Bread for a RunawayMarina
1968A Lady at the BouzoukiaElena Apergi
A Woman's PastAnna
Too Late For TearsIrene Katakouzinou
The Boulevard of HateSophia
Mermaids and RascalsFlora
1969When the City DiesTzella Razi
1970Visibility ZeroChristina Richter
In the Name of the LawTonia
The Jungle CitiesNelli Rokou
1972Ippocrates and DemocracyAspasia
1973Γυναικοκρατία (Womanocracy)Helen
1977The HuntersWife of The Industrialist
1979Mother's InvitationMartha Alexandrou
1980Everyone with Their Own MadnessJournalist
The HemStefania
The Savage HuntIrene
1982School PanicVicky
The Gigolo of AthensSavvina Karra
1984Voyage to CytheraVoula
1987The Children of the SwallowFotini
1996To Liberty!Nina Horn

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
197113th Investigative BureauLeading role
1972-1973Joyful SundayUnknown
1973The Golden BulletHerselfPresenter
1981The ProtagonistsDoraLeading Role
1983-1984Basketball of KnowledgeHerselfPresenter
1984Theatrical EveningVarious roles2 episodes
1989…and Happy Easter!HerselfSpecial show, Presenter
1992-1994Mother is the only OneMary MoisiadouLeading role
1994Us and UsMary Chrona1 episode
2023The Other Me: NemesisMatrona1 episode

Theater

YearTitleRoleVenue
1956MedeaMember of the ChorusTouring theatre, National Theatre of Greece
1956ClytemnestraMember of the ChorusNational Theatre of Greece
1957Androcles and the LionSoldier - Christian Woman - Gladiator - Slave - ServantNational Theatre of Greece
1957Iphigenia in AulisMember of the ChorusAncient Theatre of Epidaurus
1961Dangerous CornerOlwen PeelDionysia Theatre
1962The MousetrapMollie RalstonFlorida Theatre
1963Look Back in AngerAlison PorterDiana Theatre
1964The CastleOlgaVeaki Theatre
1965To Clothe the NakedErsilia DreiVeaki Theatre
1974And Now? What We Are Doing?UnknownMinos Theatre
1981They're Playing Our SongSoniaKalouta Theatre

Awards

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