Petros Fyssoun was an American actor best known for his roles in various Greek theatre productions and films. Born on October 5, 1933, in Agrinio, Greece, he had a prominent career that spanned several decades until his death on December 5, 2016.
Personal and Family Life
Petros Fyssoun was born to a father who was a Russian refugee, and he grew up in Greece. He had a rich personal life, being married to Maud Hansson from 1965 until his death in 2016. He also had a previous marriage to Teta Nicolaidou, with whom he had one child. His brother, Kostas Fyssoun, was also known in the arts.
Career
Fyssoun became a prominent actor after he studied at the Drama School of “Theatro Technis”. He started acting on stage in 1953 and quickly gained recognition for his talents, performing in classic plays by Sophocles, Chekhov, and O’Neill. In addition to his theatrical work, he made his film debut in 1958 and featured in many notable dramas throughout his career.
Death and Legacy
Petros Fyssoun passed away on December 5, 2016, in Athens due to a respiratory infection following a brief hospitalization. His legacy as a skilled actor endures through his numerous theatrical and film performances, influencing future generations in Greek theatre and cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ο Αδελφός Άννα | 1963-09-01 | Andreas |
| Ο ζεστός μήνας Αύγουστος | 1966-02-09 | Kostas Makris |
| Μαντώ Μαυρογένους | 1971-01-01 | Dimitrios Ypsilantis |
| Διωγμός | 1964-06-09 | Osen / Konstantinos Rodelis |
| Out of the Shadows | 1988-09-02 | Costas Angeles |
| Προδοσία | 1964-06-08 | Lieutenant Carl von Stein |
| Οι Γενναίοι του Βορρά | 1970-11-17 | |
| Διχασμός | 1965-07-31 | Constantis |
| Αθήνα, επιστροφή στην Ακρόπολη | 1983-04-01 | Narrator (voice) |
| Οι παράνομοι | 1958-06-18 | Petros |
| Οι Υπερήφανοι | 1962-01-01 | Panagis Notaras |
| Αέρα, αέρα, αέρα | 1972-01-01 | |
| Μια Λατέρνα Μια Ζωή | 1958-11-28 | Nikos |
| Μια αιωνιότητα και μια μέρα | 1998-10-23 | Alexandros (voice) |
| Δεξιότερα Της Δεξιάς | 1989-10-01 | |
| Η μοίρα του αθώου | 1965-09-01 | Lefteris |
| Αυτή η γη είναι δική μας | 1967-01-01 | Konstadis |
| Οι ένοχοι | 1966-11-26 | Father Grigoris |
| Όσα Κρύβει η Νύχτα | 1963-01-01 | |
| Χωρίς μάρτυρες | 1983-10-07 | |
| Δενδρολίβανος ο Φαρμακευτής | 2008-09-20 | Lefterios |
| The Flight of the Swan | 2011-01-20 | |
| Το 1821 στον Κινηματογράφο | 2021-10-14 | (archive footage) |
| Η οργή του αδικημένου | 1969-01-01 | |
| Μπροστά στην αγχόνη | 1968-01-01 | |
| Αμαρτωλές | 1962-01-01 | |
| Άγγιγμα ψυχής | 1998-10-05 | Γιώργος Μεγαπάνος |
| Ο Κίτρινος Φάκελος | 1990-10-01 | Γιούγκερμαν |
| Ακριβή μου Σοφία | 1990-12-20 | Σίγκμουντ Μινέικο |