Andreas Malandrinos was an American actor born on November 14, 1888, in Greece. He is best known for his roles in The Fearless Vampire Killers, The Avengers, and The Phantom Fiend. He passed away on July 11, 1970, in Surrey, England, UK.
Personal and Family Life
Andreas Malandrinos was a short and stocky character actor with a bushy mustache. He was fluent in six languages and dialects, which helped him during his performances in British music halls. Before focusing on acting, he started his career as an operatic singer, performing under the name ‘Malandrinos’.
Career
For over four decades, starting in 1930, Malandrinos appeared in numerous small, stereotypical ethnic roles in films. His versatility allowed him to portray a variety of characters across many genres, becoming a familiar face in British cinema.
Death and Legacy
Andreas Malandrinos died on July 11, 1970, leaving behind a prolific legacy in the film industry. His extensive body of work spanned several decades, and he is remembered for his contributions as a character actor in both movies and stage productions.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| In Search of the Castaways | 1962-12-01 | Crooked sailor |
| Man of Violence | 1970-06-01 | Pergolesi |
| Blonde Blackmailer | 1955-10-01 | Papa Pelassier |
| Death Drives Through | 1935-03-01 | Italian Race Crew Member (uncredited) |
| Secret of Stamboul | 1936-10-05 | Moltov |
| Crackerjack | 1938-10-01 | Ducet |
| The Invader | 1936-01-02 | Carlos the Barman |
| Song of Paris | 1952-02-10 | Manet |
| Midshipman Easy | 1935-11-01 | |
| Vintage Wine | 1935-06-19 | Gatekeeper |
| Road House | 1934-11-29 | Head Waiter |
| Midnight Menace | 1937-05-04 | Zadek |
| I See Ice | 1938-02-10 | Lotus Club Manager |
| My Brother Jonathan | 1948-02-05 | French Postman |
| War and Order | 1940-01-02 | Antonelli |
| 21 Days Together | 1940-01-07 | Cafe Tyrol Waiter |
| The Lavender Hill Mob | 1951-06-28 | Customs Official |
| Sea Devils | 1953-04-12 | A Gardener |
| The Admiral’s Secret | 1934-01-01 | Guido d’Elvira |
| Quel bandito sono io | 1950-05-11 | Customs Officer |
| Tank Force! | 1958-04-22 | Italian Cook |
| The Teckman Mystery | 1954-10-27 | Small Waiter |
| San Ferry Ann | 1965-07-01 | Garage Owner |
| The Prince and the Showgirl | 1957-06-13 | Valet with Violin |
| The Lodger | 1932-09-08 | Rabinovitch |
| The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss | 1936-07-28 | Guiseppi |
| The Fearless Vampire Killers | 1967-11-13 | Woodcutter |
| The Man Who Knew Too Much | 1934-12-01 | Police Sergeant (uncredited) |
| A Romance in Flanders | 1937-01-01 | Mayor |