Irene Papas (Greek: Ειρήνη Παππά, born Eirini Lelekou (Greek: Ειρήνη Λελέκου), 3 September 1929 – 14 September 2022) was a Greek actress and singer who starred in over 70 films in a career spanning more than 50 years. She gained international recognition through such popular award-winning films as The Guns of Navarone (1961), Zorba the Greek (1964) and Z (1969). She was a powerful protagonist in films including The Trojan Women (1971) and Iphigenia (1977). She played the title roles in Antigone (1961) and Electra (1962). She had a fine singing voice, on display in the 1968 recording Songs of Theodorakis. Papas won Best Actress awards at the Berlin International Film Festival for Antigone and from the National Board of Review for The Trojan Women. Her career awards include the Golden Arrow Award in 1993 at Hamptons International Film Festival, and the Golden Lion Award in 2009 at the Venice Biennale.
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Irene Papas died at the age of 93.
When was Irene Papas born?
Irene Papas was born on September 3, 1929.
When did Irene Papas die?
Irene Papas passed away on September 14, 2022.
What is Irene Papas's nationality?
Irene Papas is Greece.
How many works has Irene Papas appeared in?
Irene Papas has 2 credited works in our database.
What is Irene Papas known for?
Irene Papas is known for The Balad of Mamelouk, Afghanistan For What?.
Where was Irene Papas born?
Irene Papas was born in Chiliomodi, Corinth, Greece.
