Evgenios Spatharis

Acting

Born January 2, 1924 — Died May 9, 2009

From Kifisia, Athens Prefecture, Greece

Also known as Ευγένιος Σπαθάρης

Biography

Evgenios Spatharis (Greek: Ευγένιος Σπαθάρης; January 2, 1924 – May 9, 2009) was the most prominent shadow theatre artist in Greece. He is credited with having brought the traditional Karagiozis plays to mass audiences through television, recordings and cinema. Evgenios Spatharis was born in Kifiss...