Melina Mercouri
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Melina Mercouri
Summary
Melina Mercouri is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Athens[2]. She was born on October 18, 1920[3]. She passed away in Upper East Side[4]. She died on March 6, 1994[5]. She worked as an actor[6], singer[7], politician[8], writer[9], and stage actor[10]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,198 views/month, #6,908 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Melina Mercouri's place of birth was Athens[2].
- Melina Mercouri passed away in Upper East Side[4].
- Melina Mercouri was born on October 18, 1920[3].
- Melina Mercouri died on March 6, 1994[5].
- Burial took place at First Cemetery of Athens[12].
- Melina Mercouri's father was Stamatis Mercouris[13].
- Melina Mercouri's mother was Eirini Lappa[14].
- Melina Mercouri was married to Jules Dassin[15].
- Among Melina Mercouri's spouses was Panagis Sp. Charokopos[16].
- Melina Mercouri held citizenship in Greece[17].
- Melina Mercouri is identified as part of the Greeks ethnic group[18].
- Melina Mercouri worked as an actor[6].
- Melina Mercouri worked as a singer[7].
- Melina Mercouri worked as a politician[8].
- Melina Mercouri's professions included writer[9].
- Melina Mercouri's professions included stage actor[10].
- Melina Mercouri's professions included film actor[19].
- Melina Mercouri held the position of member of the Hellenic Parliament[20].
- Melina Mercouri held the position of Minister of Culture of Greece[21].
- Melina Mercouri held the position of Minister of Culture and Sciences of Greece[22].
- Melina Mercouri held the position of substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[23].
- Melina Mercouri held the position of Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[24].
- Melina Mercouri's education included a stint at National Theatre of Greece Drama School[25].
- Melina Mercouri received the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress[26].
- Melina Mercouri received the Europe Theatre Prize[27].
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Origins and Family
Melina Mercouri was born in Athens[2]. She was born on October 18, 1920[3]. Her father was Stamatis Mercouris[13]. Her mother was Eirini Lappa[14]. She is identified as part of the Greeks ethnic group[18].
Education
Melina Mercouri's education included a stint at National Theatre of Greece Drama School[25].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include actor[6], singer[7], politician[8], writer[9], stage actor[10], and film actor[19]. Positions held include member of the Hellenic Parliament[20], a position[28], in Greece[29]; Minister of Culture of Greece[21], a position[30], in Greece[31]; Minister of Culture and Sciences of Greece[22]; substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[23], a position[32]; and Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[24], a position[33].
Recognition
Awards received include Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress[26], a film award category[34], in France[35], founded in 1946[36] and Europe Theatre Prize[27], a theatre award[37], in European Union[38], founded in 1986[39].
Personal Life
Spouses include Jules Dassin[15], a film director[40], 1911–2008[41], of United States[42], awarded the Cannes Best Director Award[43] and Panagis Sp. Charokopos[16]. Melina Mercouri was affiliated with the Panhellenic Socialist Movement[44].
Death and Burial
Melina Mercouri died on March 6, 1994[5]. She passed away in Upper East Side[4]. The cause of death was cancer[45]. She is buried at First Cemetery of Athens[12].
Why It Matters
Melina Mercouri ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,198 views/month, #6,908 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] She is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Melina Mercouri born?
Born in Athens[2], Melina Mercouri…
Where did Melina Mercouri die?
Melina Mercouri died in Upper East Side[4].
Who were Melina Mercouri's parents?
Melina Mercouri's father was Stamatis Mercouris[13]. Melina Mercouri's mother was Eirini Lappa[14].
Who was Melina Mercouri married to?
Melina Mercouri's spouses include Jules Dassin[15] and Panagis Sp. Charokopos[16].
What did Melina Mercouri do for work?
Melina Mercouri worked as actor[6], singer[7], politician[8], writer[9], and stage actor[10].
Where did Melina Mercouri go to school?
Melina Mercouri was educated at National Theatre of Greece Drama School[25].
What awards did Melina Mercouri receive?
Honors received include Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress[26] and Europe Theatre Prize[27].