Jenny Karezi was an American actress best known for her roles in “The Red Lanterns,” “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”, and “Medea.”
Personal and Family Life
Jenny Karezi was born on January 12, 1932, in Athens, Greece, and her birth name was Eygenia Karpoyzi. She was married twice; first to Zachos Hatzifotiou from 1963 to 1965, and later to Kostas Kazakos in 1968, with whom she had one child, Konstantinos Kazakos. She had a grandchild named Jenny Kazakou.
Career Highlights
Jenny started her career at the Greek National Theatre, performing alongside actors like Katina Paxinou and Alexis Minotis. Throughout her career, she starred in various films and became a popular figure in Greek cinema, creating her own theater group and directing plays. She was known for her exceptional talent in both drama and comedy, especially noted for her performances in works by Ibsen, Albee, and classical Greek tragedians.
Death and Legacy
Jenny Karezi passed away on July 27, 1992, in Athens, Greece, due to cancer. Her contributions to theatre and film earned her lasting recognition in the Greek entertainment industry. She is remembered not only for her acting but also for her courage during politically turbulent times in Greece.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ένας μεγάλος έρωτας | 1964-04-20 | Lena |
| Δεσποινίς Διευθυντής | 1964-12-18 | Lila Vasileiou |
| Λυσιστράτη | 1972-09-25 | Lysistrati |
| Τζένη Τζένη | 1966-02-21 | Jenny Skoutari |
| Η Λίμνη Των Πόθων | 1957-08-01 | Miranda |
| Η Θεία Απ’ Το Σικάγο | 1957-12-16 | Katina Barda |
| Το Κοροϊδάκι Της Δεσποινίδος | 1960-03-14 | Julia Karali |
| Λατέρνα, Φτώχεια Και Φιλότιμο | 1955-12-12 | Kaiti |
| Ένας Ιππότης για τη Βασούλα | 1968-11-16 | Vasoula Liontou |
| Λόλα | 1964-02-17 | Lola |
| Λατέρνα, Φτώχεια και Γαρύφαλλο | 1957-04-01 | Καίτη |
| Η νύφη το ‘σκασε | 1962-11-19 | Kaiti Alexopoulou |
| Η Αθήνα Τη Νύχτα | 1962-01-01 | |
| Ερωτική Συμφωνία | 1972-01-01 | Eirini / Betty Stergiou |
| Μαντώ Μαυρογένους | 1971-01-01 | Manto Mavrogenous |
| Μια Λατέρνα Μια Ζωή | 1958-11-28 | Nina |
| Το Τρελλοκόριτσο | 1958-04-27 | Jenny |
| Ταξίδι Με Τον Έρωτα | 1959-01-01 | Gianna |
| Το νησί των γενναίων | 1960-01-01 | Dona |
| Η Χιονάτη Και Τα 7 Γεροντοπαλλήκαρα | 1960-12-26 | Alexia |
| Αγάπη Και Αίμα | 1968-01-01 | Foni Yeraka |
| Τα Κόκκινα Φανάρια | 1963-12-02 | Eleni Niculescu |
| Μια Τρελλή Τρελλή Οικογένεια | 1965-10-25 | Mika |
| Une balle au cœur | 1966-02-23 | Carla |
| Δελησταύρου Και Υιός | 1957-01-07 | Μπίλλυ Μαυρογιάννη |
| Ραντεβού Στην Κέρκυρα | 1960-02-08 | Diana Laniti / Mirka |
| Ποια Είναι Η Μαργαρίτα | 1961-01-01 | Margarita Kondostavrou |
| Κοντσέρτο Για Πολυβόλα | 1967-07-22 | Niki |
| Μια Γυναίκα Στην Αντίσταση | 1970-01-01 | Άννα Κολέτη |
| Χριστίνα | 1960-01-01 | Hristina |
| Προδομένη αγάπη | 1962-06-06 | Anna |
| Εκείνος Κι Εκείνη | 1967-01-30 | |
| Ναυάγια Της Ζωής | 1959-01-01 | |
| Το 1821 στον Κινηματογράφο | 2021-10-14 | (archive footage) |