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Michael Constantine - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 22, 1927 |
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| Died | August 31, 2021 (age 94) |
| Birthplace | Reading, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Michael Constantine's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | His role as Gus Portokalos in 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' (2002) and its sequel, as well as portraying principal Seymour Kaufman in the TV series 'Room 222'. |
Intro
Michael Constantine was an American actor best known for his role as Kostas "Gus" Portokalos in the film 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' and its sequel. He had a prolific career in film, television, and stage, spanning over six decades.
Early Life & Background
Michael Constantine was born to Greek immigrant parents in Reading, Pennsylvania. He developed an interest in acting early on and studied under renowned acting coach Howard Da Silva before launching his performing career on the stage.
Career Highlights
- Won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in 'Room 222' (1970).
- Played Kostas 'Gus' Portokalos in the popular film 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' (2002) and its sequel (2016).
- Appeared in numerous films such as 'The Hustler' (1961), 'Thinner' (1996), and TV shows including 'Law & Order', 'Kojak', and 'Remington Steele'.
Trivia
- His birth name was Gus Efstratiou.
- Appeared in both the film and television adaptations of 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding'.
- He was fluent in Greek.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Michael Constantine born?
Michael Constantine was born the 22 May 1927.
Where is Michael Constantine from?
Reading, Pennsylvania, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About May 22nd, 1927, in brief:
- Historical events: George Andrew Olah, a Hungarian-American chemist renowned for his work on carbocations, was born in Budapest, Hungary, on May 22, 1927.
- Day of the week: May 22nd, 1927 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Gaucho directed by F. Richard Jones
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