Michael Constantine
American actor (1927–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Michael Constantine (born Gus Efstratiou (Ευστρατίου); May 22, 1927 – August 31, 2021) was an American actor. He is most widely recognized for his portrayal Kostas "Gus" Portokalos, the stubborn Greek father of Toula Portokalos (Nia Vardalos), in the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002).[1] For his performance, Constantine won the Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Musical or Comedy.
Michael Constantine | |
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Born | Gus Efstratiou (1927-05-22)May 22, 1927 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | August 31, 2021(2021-08-31) (aged 94) Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Resting place | Charles Evans Cemetery |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1953–2016 |
Known for | Seymour Kaufman in Room 222 (1969-1974) Gus Portakalos in the My Big Fat Greek Wedding franchise (2002-2016) |
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Children | 2 |
Early in his career, Constantine earned acclaim for his television work, especially as the long-suffering high school principal, Seymour Kaufman, on ABC's comedy-drama, Room 222, for which he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 1970; he was again recognized by the Emmy Awards, as well as the Golden Globe Awards, the following year. After the conclusion of Room 222, Constantine portrayed night court magistrate Matthew J. Sirota on the 1976 sitcom Sirota's Court, receiving his second Golden Globe nomination. Constantine reprised his role as Gus Portokalos in My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016).[2]