Tasso Kavadia was an American actress known for her roles in Frenitis, Guilty Relationships, and Stella. Born on January 10, 1921, in Patra, Greece, she became recognized for her talent in villainous characters.
Personal and Family Life
Tasso Kavadia’s birth name was Anastasia Kavadia. She was married to Vasilis Kazantzis. Throughout her career, she not only acted in films but also participated in theater productions, including works by playwrights like Tennessee Williams and Brecht.
Career
Kavadia specialized in challenging roles, often portraying villains and powerful characters on stage. She worked in radio and also had a background in journalism, alongside her contributions as a literary and theatrical translator.
Death and Legacy
Tasso Kavadia passed away on December 18, 2010, in Athens, Greece. Her impactful performances left a lasting impression on Greek cinema and theater, and she is remembered as a versatile talent in the arts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Φοβού τους Έλληνες | 2000-01-27 | Maria |
| Το χρονικό μιας Κυριακής | 1975-03-14 | |
| Ξύπνα Βασίλη | 1969-04-13 | Mrs. Farlakou |
| Κυριακάτικο Ξύπνημα | 1954-01-11 | Liza |
| Διακοπές στην Αίγινα | 1958-03-10 | Titina |
| Η Στεφανία | 1966-03-20 | Reformatory Director |
| Αναζήτησις | 1972-01-01 | Natasa |
| Καπετάν Φάντης Μπαστούνι | 1968-01-01 | Vasiliki Giamali |
| Η Δε Γυνή Να Φοβήται Τον Άνδρα | 1965-06-28 | Aglaia Papamitrou |
| Φρενίτις | 1971-01-01 | Rea |
| Στέλλα | 1955-04-04 | Alekos’ sister |
| Το Μεγάλο Κόλπο | 1960-05-02 | Sofia |
| Μια Τρελή… Τρελή Σαραντάρα | 1970-04-13 | Emilia Salveri-Karakontaxi |
| Όλγα Αγάπη Μου | 1968-02-05 | Mitera Olgas |
| Κυνηγημένη προσφυγοπούλα | 1969-10-07 | |
| Κοινωνία Ώρα Μηδέν | 1966-11-05 | Mother |
| Ιστορία Μιας Ζωής | 1965-09-03 | Mikes’ sister |
| Η Αμαρτία Της Ομορφιάς | 1972-12-11 | Aikaterini Vlastou |
| Δονούσα | 1992-12-04 | Sophia |
| Το Κλωτσοσκούφι | 1960-03-21 | Thodora Vengeli |
| Άγγελοι Χωρίς Φτερά | 1965-01-01 | |
| Η Επιστροφή της Μήδειας | 1968-09-19 | |
| Ο μετανάστης | 1965-09-01 | |
| Μαζί σου για πάντα | 1966-01-01 | |
| Πιο Τρελλός Κι Απ’ Τους Τρελλούς | 1972-01-01 | |
| Ένας μεγάλος έρωτας | 1964-04-20 | Athina Leonidou |
| Χαμένη Ευτυχία | 1966-08-20 | |
| Αλέξανδρος και Αϊσέ | 2001-11-01 | |
| Προς την Ελευθερία | 1996-01-01 | |
| Phaedra | 1962-05-25 | |
| Αχάριστη | 1966-04-23 | |
| Η κραυγή μιας αθώας | 1969-01-01 | |
| Δύσκολοι δρόμοι | 1965-01-01 | |
| Για μια Γυναίκα και ένα Αυτοκίνητο | 2001-10-03 | Giagia Fotini |
| Γίγας Μοτέλ | 1993-10-14 | |
| Παππούδες εν δράσει | 2000-10-13 | Ευαγγελία |