Michael Constantine
Appearance
Michael Constantine | |
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Constantine in Room 222 (1969) | |
Born | Gus Efstratiou May 22, 1927 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | August 31, 2021 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged 94)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1953–2016 |
Spouse(s) |
Kathleen Christopher (divorced) |
Children | 2 |
Michael Constantine (born Gus Efstratiou (Ευστρατίου); May 22, 1927 – August 31, 2021) was an American actor. He was known for his role as Kostas "Gus" Portokalos in the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002).[1] He was also known for playing Principal Seymour Kaufman, on ABC's comedy-drama, Room 222, for which he won the Primetime Emmy Award in 1970.[2]
Constantine died at his home in Reading, Pennsylvania on August 31, 2021, at age 94.[3]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Kehr, Dave (April 19, 2002). "FILM IN REVIEW; 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding'". The New York Times. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
- ↑ Hatza, George (December 20, 2014). "George Hatza: Michael Constantine prepares for 'Greek' sequel". Reading Eagle. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
- ↑ Botch, Don (September 8, 2021). "Reading native and Emmy-winning actor Michael Constantine dies at 94 [Video]". Reading Eagle. Retrieved September 9, 2021.