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Melina Mercouri

Greek actress, singer and politician. Minister of Culture of Greece (1920-1994)

Melina Mercouri was a Greek actress and singer. She received an Academy Award nomination and won the Best Actress prize at the Cannes Film Festival for Never on Sunday, and won an Italian David di Donatello for Topkapi. She also earned a Tony Award nomination, three Golden Globe nominations and two BAFTA nominations.

Known for

  • Never on Sunday (1960). Earned an Oscar nomination and the Cannes Best Actress prize.
  • Topkapi (1964). Won her an Italian David di Donatello.

Movies

Quick answers

What movies and TV shows has Melina Mercouri been in?
Melina Mercouri appears in Topkapi (1964) and Never on Sunday (1960) on The Remote.
When was Melina Mercouri born?
Melina Mercouri was born on 18 October 1920.

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