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Actor Christos Politis Passes Away - Known for his Role as Yagos Drakos in "Lampsi"

Published January 9, 2026, 05:21
Actor Christos Politis Passes Away - Known for his Role as Yagos Drakos in "Lampsi"

Actor Christos Politis passed away at the age of 83, widely known for his role as Yagos Drakos in the television series "Lampsi". Politis had a long and successful career in theatre, television, and cinema, leaving behind a significant body of work. He graduated from the Drama School of the National Theatre and collaborated with important theatre companies and actors, such as Yannis Fertis and Xenia Kalogeropoulou. He appeared in ancient tragedies at the National Theatre and participated in international festivals. He was a founding member of the Simple Theatre, a theatre focused on repertoire and theatrical decentralization. He made his film debut in 1968 and won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Thessaloniki Film Festival in 1969 for his performance in "The 17-Year-Old Girl". He returned to cinema in 2022 with the film "Broadway". His role as Yagos Drakos in "Lampsi" made him particularly beloved by the public. The news of his death caused emotion in the artistic world and among his fans.