05/22/1927
Reading, Pennsylvania, USA:
Michael Constantine (born Gus Efstratiou (Ευστρατίου); May 22, 1927 – August 31, 2021) was an American actor. He is most widely recognized for his portrayal of Kostas "Gus" Portokalos, the Windex bottle-toting Greek father of Toula Portokalos (Nia Vardalos), in the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002). Earlier, he earned acclaim for his television work, especially as the long-suffering high school principal, Seymour Kaufman, on ABC's comedy-drama, Room 222, for which he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 1970; he was again recognized by the Emmy Awards, as well as the Golden Globe Awards, the following year. After the conclusion of Room 222, Constantine portrayed night court magistrate Matthew J. Sirota on the 1976 sitcom Sirota's Court, receiving his second Golden Globe nomination. Constantine reprised his role as Gus Portokalos in My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016).
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016) as Kostas "Gus" Portokalos |
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) as Kostas "Gus" Portokalos |
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WW3 (2001) as Yuri Zenkovsky |
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Thinner (1996) as Tadzu Lempke |
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The Juror (1996) as Judge Weitzel |
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Because Mommy Works (1994) as Elliot |
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My Life (1993) as Bill Ivanovich |
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Deadfall (1993) as Frank |
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By a Thread (1992) as Anthony Gallucci |
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Prancer (1989) as Mr. Stewart / Santa |
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Question of Faith (1988) as Doctor Rudolph |
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In the Mood (1987) as Mr. Wisecarver |
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Daniel and the Lion's Den (1986) as (voice) |
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Pray for Death (1985) as Mr. Newman |
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Silent Rebellion (1982) as Yianni |
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Forty Days of Musa Dagh (1982) as |
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Evita Peron (1981) as Jaime Yankelevich |
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The Love Tapes (1980) as Frank Yost |
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Crisis in Mid-Air (1979) as Frank Piovano |
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The North Avenue Irregulars (1979) as Marv |
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The Pirate (1978) as Yashir |
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Summer of My German Soldier (1978) as Harry Bergen |
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Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid (1977) as Dr. Silver |
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Voyage of the Damned (1976) as Luis Clasing |
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Wanted: The Sundance Woman (1976) as Dave Riley |
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Twin Detectives (1976) as Ben Sampson |
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Peeper (1975) as Anglich |
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The Night That Panicked America (1975) as Jess Wingate |
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Conspiracy of Terror (1975) as |
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The Secret Night Caller (1975) as Dr, Mayhill |
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Death Cruise (1974) as Dr. Burke |
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Big Rose: Double Trouble (1974) as Gunther |
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The Bait (1973) as Captain Gus Maryk |
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Say Goodbye, Maggie Cole (1972) as Dr. Sweeney |
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Deadly Harvest (1972) as Stefan Groza |
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Suddenly Single (1971) as Frankie Ventura |
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The Impatient Heart (1971) as Murray Kane |
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The Reivers (1969) as Mr. Binford |
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Don't Drink the Water (1969) as Krojack |
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Justine (1969) as Memlik Pasha |
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If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium (1969) as Jack Harmon |
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Skidoo (1968) as Leech |
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In Enemy Country (1968) as Ladislov |
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Ghostbreakers (1967) as Oscar Jensen |
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Hawaii (1966) as Mason |
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Beau Geste (1966) as Rostov |
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Quick, Before It Melts (1965) as Mikhail Drozhensky |
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Island of Love (1963) as Andy |
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The Hustler (1961) as Big John |
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The Last Mile (1959) as Ed Werner |
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (2023) In Memory Of |