
Vasilis Avlonitis
- Date of Birth: 1904-03-01
- Date of Death: 1970-03-10
- Place of Birth: Athens, Greece
Biography
Vasilis Avlonitis (Greek: Βασίλης Αυλωνίτης; 1 January 1904 – 10 March 1970) was one of the most famous old-school Greek comedians. He performed in numerous films and stage productio... Vasilis Avlonitis (Greek: Βασίλης Αυλωνίτης; 1 January 1904 – 10 March 1970) was one of the most famous old-school Greek comedians. He performed in numerous films and stage productions in the mid to late 20th century. Vasilis Avlonitis is best known for his collaboration in films with Georgia Vasiliadou; he usually played her husband, brother or neighbour. Together they would cause laugh since he portrays the fat guy and she would be the ugly funny lady having problems with him. They would get calm at the end of the film, by resolving their arguments and/or marrying each other. Avlonitis has also carried demanding drama roles, such as the leading character in the film Tis nyhtas ta kamomata.

Yannis is afraid of the Beast...
Comedy • 1969 March

The End of the Two-Cent Coin
Comedy • 1962 January

The Harefoot
Comedy • 1964 January

A Father by Accident
Comedy • 1957 January

The Coffee Reader (Kafetzou)
Comedy • 1956 October

We Have Only One Life
Comedy, Drama • 1958 May

The Hurdy-Gurdy
Drama, Comedy • 1955 December

The Treasure of the Beatitude
Comedy • 1959 October

Four Brides and a Groom
Comedy • 1958 December

Laterna, Poverty and Carnation
Comedy • 1957 April