Mimis Fotopoulos - Actor Profile

Mimis Fotopoulos

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 20, 1913
Birth Place: Zatouna, Arkadia, Greece

About Mimis Fotopoulos

Dimitris "Mimis" Fotopoulos (Greek: Δημήτρης (Μίμης) Φωτόπουλος; 8 April 1913 – 29 October 1986) was a Greek actor, writer, poet, and artist. He was born in Zatouna, Gortynia, Arcadia. He studied at the Dramatic School of National Theatre (Δραματική Σχολή του Εθνικού Θεάτρου). He also studied at the Philosophical School at the University of Athens until his second year in 1933. He headed a theatrical company from 1952 and an actor from 1960. He died on 29 October 1986 in Athens, from a heart attack, aged 73.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mimis Fotopoulos reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Mimis Fotopoulos's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mimis Fotopoulos remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ο χαζομπαμπάς, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Mimis Fotopoulos Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mimis Fotopoulos's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mimis Fotopoulos.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1985 On Course Mitsos Flop Similar →
1984 Μήτσος ο Ρεζίλης Iordanis Super Hit Similar →
1983 A Thousand Cubic Meters of Madness - Hit Similar →
1982 Wheel Bag and Kopana Aristeidis Havales Average Similar →
1980 Taste from Greece Father Flop Similar →
1970 The Four Aces Antonis Lebesis Average Similar →
1970 Enter Manolio Captain Nikolas Super Hit Similar →
1970 What Does Man Do To Live Tryfonas Super Hit Similar →
1970 Two Crazy and crafty, clever and cunning person - Flop Similar →
1969 Bad, Cold, and Cantankerous Vasilis Flop Similar →
1967 Ο χαζομπαμπάς manager Super Hit Similar →
1967 To ploio tis haras Stelios Average Similar →
1965 Beethoven and Bouzouki Menios Dalbasis Hit Similar →
1965 Descended from Heaven Periklis Birbiropoulos Average Similar →
1964 Ο Εμίρης και ο κακομοίρης - Flop Similar →
1964 Another One for the Million Σάββας Average Similar →
1963 Deluxe Crazy Kyriakos Flop Similar →
1963 Wanted honest Narrator / Beggar Hit Similar →
1962 Theodore and the gun Thodoros Hit Similar →
1962 Stamatis and Grigoris Stamatis Bastakas Flop Similar →
1962 Don't All Knock Together - Flop Similar →
1961 Poor Bums Fondas Bardousis Average Similar →
1961 Our Good Angel Antonis Charis Flop Similar →
1960 Snow White and the 7 Old Boys Vrasidas Hit Similar →
1960 The yellow gloves Λέανδρος Hit Similar →
1960 The Daywork of Happiness Miltos Average Similar →
1959 The Unwilling Nanny Alekos Lazanis Hit Similar →
1959 The Miserable Vasilakis Average Similar →
1958 An Italian in Greece Konstadinos Makrygiannis Flop Similar →
1957 Fanouris and His Kin Φανούρης Σκαρβέτσος Super Hit Similar →
1957 Laterna, Poverty and Carnation Πετράκης Hit Similar →
1957 The Big Shark Vangelis Polychroniou / Lalakis Birbilis Average Similar →
1956 The Coffee Reader (Kafetzou) Spyros Tsardis Super Hit Similar →
1955 The Counterfeit Coin Beggar Super Hit Similar →
1955 The Hurdy-Gurdy Petrakis Hit Similar →
1955 Golfo-Girl of the Mountains Giannos Average Similar →
1955 The Magic City - Average Similar →
1955 No Harm's Done Stelios Molfetas Average Similar →
1954 The Beauty of Athens Notis Douros Average Similar →
1954 The Little Mouse Loukis Average Similar →
1953 The Driver Vagos Hit Similar →
1952 Grousouzis Babis Hit Similar →
1952 Greedy for Everything Fanouris Karababas Average Similar →
1952 The Tower of Knights - Average Similar →
1951 Bloody Christmas Looter Flop Similar →
1950 Come to Uncle Fotis Giores Hit Similar →
1950 Apaches of Athens Karkaletsos Average Similar →
1948 Fallen Angels Loukas Manopoulos Average Similar →
1948 One Hundred Thousand Pounds Kleomenis Finins Hit Similar →
1948 The Germans Strike Again Nikos Hit Similar →

Mimis Fotopoulos - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mimis Fotopoulos?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mimis Fotopoulos is "Ο χαζομπαμπάς" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Mimis Fotopoulos acted in?

Mimis Fotopoulos has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mimis Fotopoulos?

Other notable films include "Enter Manolio", "The Coffee Reader (Kafetzou)", and "Μήτσος ο Ρεζίλης".