Famous Greeks and Greek celebrities from around the world. The actor, known for his roles in Bosom Buddies, Newhart and Girls, has died at 66. Was recently seen in Baz Luhrman's Elvis. 5. He is also a singer, songwriter and a dancer. Jasmine trained at the Berklee College of Music for vocal performance and The Neighborhood Playhouse for Theater. The youngest of five children, he grew up in Deepdene in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Australians needed no introduction to Greek culture when Acropolis Now first aired in 1989. Must have been called an Aussie at some point in last few years. Sadly passed away in early 2015. Marie Avgeropoulos currently stars as "Octavia Blake" in the CW's post-apocalyptic drama series, The 100 (2014). But here are some famous Australian celebrities who are actually born overseas. Together, these other denominations make up 0.4% of the Greek Australian population. Keep an eye on this girl. She grew up in Milan and Sussex, England. No, it was Rush when he starred alongside Daniel Bruhl which has him on the list, could be higher and im sure he will never stop improving. She has been married to Jon Falcone since 2013. If you haven't seen The Castle yet, go watch it. Joel Edgerton was born on June 23, 1974 in Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia, to Marianne (van Dort) and Michael Edgerton, who is a solicitor and property developer. He died on May 15, 2009 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Featuring fashion influencers, food bloggers, beauty bloggers and regular people just like you who've turned their passion into a hobby, all blessed with a great eye for photography, this list of Instagram celebrities will make you fall in love all over again with Athens, the famous Greek islands, and the rest of the world. Joel went to Hills Grammar School in the Western Suburbs One of the many rising stars in Hollywood from down under. Actor | O grousouzis. Continues to command roles from every angle. Christopher "Chris" Hemsworth was born on August 11, 1983 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to Leonie Hemsworth (ne van Os), an English teacher & Craig Hemsworth, a social-services counselor. As one of the most famous Australian stars ever, Nicole Kidman has made her mark on Hollywood with a wide array of blockbusters and critically-acclaimed flicks alike. She has been married to Vince Colosimo since 2010. His mother is Australian-Canadian and his father is a New Zealander. Artistic Director of Stage Company of South Australia 1977 - 87. Working for a second time Actress and model Teresa Palmer has gathered some impressive film credits. This page was last edited on 29 April 2023, at 10:24. They have three children. [15], According to census data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in 2016, 91.4% of Australians with Greek ancestry are Christian, mainly Eastern Orthodox, however minorities who belong to different Christian denominations like Catholics, Jehovah's Witnesses and Pentecostals also exist. [4], Australia and Greece also have a close bilateral relationship based on historical ties and the rich contribution of Greek Australians to Australian society. Following her lead performance in 2004's Somersault, Cornish is best-known for her film roles as the titular heroin addict in the drama Candy (2006), courtier Bess Throckmorton in the historical drama Elizabeth: Dont get it twisted, the girl is the real deal. At the time of his death in 2009 his net worth was $5 billion. Winner of the BAFTA Best Supporting Actress award in 1993 for The Age of Innocence (1993), she received Best Supporting Actress at the 1989 LA Critics Circle Awards for her role A full time Brit as of 2013, Margolyes became an Aussie that year. [5], Greek immigration to Australia began in the early colonial period in the 19th century. Age: 43. Despite being one of the finest actors of his generation, Peter Finch will be remembered as much for his reputation as a hard-drinking, hell-raising womanizer as for his performances on the screen. Greek is the seventh most commonly spoken language in Australia after English, Mandarin, Arabic, Cantonese, Vietnamese and Italian. [8] The first wave of free Hellenic migrants commenced in the 1850s, and continued through the end of the 19th century, prompted in part by the recent discovery of gold in the country. He is an actor and producer, known for Cocktail (1988), Breaker Morant (1980) and Two Hands (1999). Comeback complete, back in top 10. His father was of Greek descent, with the family surname originally being "Stamotopoulos". so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. They have one child. Melbourne is the second largest Greek city by population in the world. Congrats to him and hope he keeps the top work up! Stephen Curry is an Australian comedian and actor who has appeared in many television drama and comedy series, and feature films. He is of Dutch (from his immigrant maternal One to watch over the next few years. He is an actor and producer, known for Without a Trace (2002), Lantana (2001) and Empire Records (1995). She has two younger brothers. Luke Hemsworth is an Australian actor who is known for his roles as Nathan Tyson in the TV series Neighbours, and as Ashley Stubbs in the HBO sci-fi series Westworld. Guy Pearce. She is a producer and actress, known for Fantastic Four (2005), Entourage (2015) and Kickin' It Old Skool (2007). Greek Australians (Greek: , Ellinoafstrali) are Australians of Greek ancestry. Birthplace: Stagira, Greece. Plato's family was a big influence on his career and life path- he came from a line of people into Athenian politics. Hit enter to search or ESC to close. Isla Lang Fisher was born on February 3, 1976 in Muscat, Oman, to Scottish parents Elspeth Reid and Brian Fisher, who worked as a banker for the U.N. She spent her early childhood in Bathgate, Scotland, before moving to Perth, Australia with her family in the early 1980s. The program features news, current affairs, music, interviews, and a talkback segment, where listeners can dial into the program from 5:30 PM onwards and express their opinion on a topic being focused on. Rose emerged in the media spotlight as a presenter on MTV Australia, followed by several high-profile modelling gigs, notably as the Actress | John Jarratt was born on August 5, 1951 in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. The oldest and shortest Hemsworth snagged a role in one of TV's biggest shows; Westworld. Claudia Karvan is one of Australia's most recognized actresses, having achieved popular success and critical acclaim through her work in film and television.Having begun work at 14, Karvan has an extensive filmography. The daughter of a Greek father and a Sicilian mother, Kanakis was an avid reader while growing up. He next co-starred in what was both his first feature HBO's mega-hit True Blood created by Academy Award winner Alan Ball set the stage for Ryan's talent. Multicultural broadcaster SBS (Special Broadcasting Service) airs a Greek-language radio program every afternoon from 4 PM to 6 PM. Her two maternal uncles own and operate "Temo's Candy . Another candidate for cracking the top 20 someday. TV ranked lower.for now Cate Blanchett was born on May 14, 1969 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to June (Gamble), an Australian teacher and property developer, and Robert DeWitt Blanchett, Jr., an American advertising executive, originally from Texas. His mother was of German descent and his father had English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry. He was previously married to Lisa Serma. Jason Clarke is an Australian actor, known for often being cast in antagonist roles in feature films. The daughter of Greek-born actor John Aniston and American actress Nancy Dow, Jennifer Aniston rose to fame with her role as Rachel Green in Friends. Victoria's capital Melbourne has the largest Greek Australian community in Australia. List of famous people from Cyprus, including photos when available. They have one child. Those of Kastellorizian descent living in Australia now refer to themselves as 'Kazzies,' and have maintained a strong and unique community. Most recently seen in the TV version of The Mosquito Coast with Justin Theroux. Alexakis, Effy and Janiszewski, Leonard (2016). Alexander is a graduate of Beverly Hills High School. A leading man with both strong dramatic range and ample comic timing, Lachy Hulme broke into movies by writing Canadian action/drama Men with Guns (1997), a bloody tale of friendship and revenge directed by Kari Skogland. From a young age, Isla A very funny woman, Fisher is best in comedy and stands well above her peers when in her niche. Her ancestry is primarily Greek and Bulgarian. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Been around a long time. Lived on the Gold Coast, Queensland until age five, then moved to Melbourne. She is known for The Slap (2011), Satisfaction (2007) and Black Water (2007). One brother, Ben, is a ski instructor. He died on June 29, 1951 in Athens, Greece. Guy Edward Pearce was born October 5, 1967 in Cambridgeshire, England, UK to Margaret Anne and Stuart Graham Pearce. Her start in acting came after a classmate's father, involved in the acting business, noticed her "acting all ditsy" in a school play. Greta Scacchi was born in Milan, Italy, to Pamela Carsaniga, an English dancer and Luca Scacchi, an Italian art dealer and painter. She first appeared in Gillian Armstrong's High Tide (1987) with Judy Davis, then Charles 'Bud' Tingwell was born on January 3, 1923 in Coogee, New South Wales, Australia. He also attended the Actors Studio in Zach Galifianakis was born in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, to Mary Frances (Cashion), who owned a community arts center, and Harry Galifianakis, a heating oil vendor. She is an actress and writer, known for Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991), The Nurse (1997) and Coriolanus (2011). Though that may have to wait now, he's been taking on more and more bigger roles in lesser movies. Aristotle. Probably known best for his character: Wolverine. Australian actress and producer Nicole Kidman is one of the world's highest-paid actresses. Continues to work hard, though the question remains, could he win an Oscar? Katherine Langford (born 29 April 1996) is an Australian actress. Rising star, only a matter of time before he headlines a blockbuster. Richard Roxburgh is an Australian actor, writer and producer who is known for portraying Dracula in the 2004 cult classic monster movie Van Helsing starring Hugh Jackman, Hugh Stamp in Mission: Impossible 2 and for his collaborations with Baz Luhrmann, particularly Moulin Rouge. 149. Miranda Otto is an Australian actress. . Her performance was nominated an Academy Award for Best Born in Melbourne in 1934 Graham Kennedy remains an icon in Australian TV, an accolade earned from his hosting of the long-running In Melbourne Tonight (1957) or IMT on Channel Nine. This earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor as well as an Academy Award nomination (for Best Screenplay). She is an actress, known for Funny Man (1994), Two Thousand Acres of Sky (2001) and Out of the Blue (1995). He is survived by his wife Lauren and four children Ava, Sophie, Alfie and Isla. His mother is a Dutch immigrant. She completed high school at Mercedes College in 2003, where she was a popular student who was John Meillon was born on May 1, 1934 in Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Damien Fotiou is known for Kangaroo Jack (2003), Thunderstone (1999) and Blue Heelers (1994). Josh Lawson was born on July 22, 1981 in Queensland, Australia. [16] The largest religious body of Greek Orthodox Australians is the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, with its headquarters at the Cathedral of The Annunciation of Our Lady in the inner Sydney suburb of Redfern. Gia Carides has been working as an actress since age 12 in film and in theatre. Jennifer Aniston. She is the granddaughter of director Elia Kazan. Now suffers from kidney failure but is still active. Dropped out of medicine and law at university. Nicole Kidman. This list of famous people of Greek descent is loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Mena was raised in a Rhode Island home that was built in 1870 and had early aspirations of Elias Koteas was born on March 11, 1961, in Montreal, Canada. Famous for more than one thing, Portia de Rossi is one of the members of the family in the hit TV show Arrested Development, which she excels in. She was previously married to Christian Alexander is best known for his role as Kiefer Bauer on the American daytime drama General Hospital, on which he appeared from 2009 to 2015. Samuel Henry John Worthington was born August 2, 1976 in Surrey, England. He was an actor, known for Astero (1929), The Voice of the Heart (1943) and Maria Pentagiotissa (1927). He is an actor, known for Darkman (1990), Water Rats (1996) and Malcolm (1986). The local missionaries gave him his birthdate of July 1, 1953, just as they gave him his Christian name David, although he admits he liked that name from the start. [14], One study investigating the 54 most common ethnic groups in Australia found that Greek Australians had the lowest rate of intermarriage (marrying outside their ethnicity) than every other ethnicity in the first, second and third generations. She attended the Santa Sabina College for her high school education. Wyllie began acting on the stage and has a wide range of work in the theatre.Wyllie primarily works in theatre, having appeared in many productions over the past twenty years. Actor | Astero. Went back to his roots in 2020 starring in the best selling book adaptation; The Dry. List of famous people from Canberra, including photos when available. They have one child. Tony Orlando was born on April 3, 1944 in New York City, New York, USA. Anna was elected Miss Volcano at age fifteen after she was discovered going wild on a dance floor in Volcano Island where she Jasmine Cephas Jones originated the roles of 'Peggy Schuyler' and 'Maria Reynolds' in the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit Hamilton an American Musical. [12]. [citation needed], Greece entered World War II with the Allies when she was invaded by German and Italian forces, who remained in Greece until 1944. Isabel was born in Melbourne, Australia. Outside of Oz, he is best known for his appearances in The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978), Breaker Morant (1980), The Man from Snowy River (1982), Midnight in the Garden of One of the first of the Aussies to crack Hollywood, and still a massive talent. Her family then relocated to New York City Long a vital, respected thespian of the classic and contemporary stage, this grand lady did not become a household name and sought-after film actress until age 56 when she turned in a glorious, Oscar-winning performance as Cher's sardonic mother in the romantic comedy Moonstruck (1987). Some of them have a mixed heritage while others are 100 percent Greek. Alexakis, Effy and Janiszewski, Leonard (1998). A list of famous ancent and modern Greek people, philosophers, musicians, actors, including Greek-American actors and celebrities of Greek descent. His films include Blue Lagoon: The Awakening (2012), Oculus (2013), Maleficent (2014), and The Giver (2014). As mentioned above he has appeared in some great films, but he shows up in plenty more films and always performs well. The first known Greeks arrived in 1829. In the early 2010s, there has been an increase of Greek immigration flows to Australia due to unemployment, among other issues, because of the economic crisis in Greece. Has been working mainly down under recently, have faith, is the 2020's the decade where he finally gets to shine? [citation needed] There were a number of anti-Greek outbursts as a result of the neutrality stance by Greece, often instigated by Australian soldiers on leave. Otto is a daughter of actors Barry Otto and Lindsay Otto, and half-sister of actress Gracie Otto. Aussies such as Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman, singing and acting legend Olivia Newton-John and actor, singer, dancer and all-round good guy Hugh Jackman have long been household names worldwide for their talent, abilities and that affable, down-to-earth quality that comes from growing up . Known best down under for Muriel's Wedding, this girl is still working hard. When he was growing up in Henderson, just out of Auckland, the last thing he ever expected to be was an actor. Sebastian Croft is a BAFTA nominated actor of English and Greek descent, best known for his portrayal of Ben Hope in Heartstopper (2022).Later this year he will appear as Peter van Daan in Where Is Anne Frank (2021) which premiered at Cannes Film Festival, and Dampyr (2022), a fantasy war film, Angela Michelle Harmon is an American actress and model from Dallas, Texas.