Andréas Voutsinas

Andréas Voutsinas was a Greek-born actor and director best known for his roles in classic films such as My Fair Lady (1964) and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966).

Voutsinas was born in Athens, Greece, in 1932. He began his career in the theatre, performing in productions with the National Theatre of Greece. He moved to New York City in 1959, where he continued his stage career. He made his Broadway debut in 1962 in the musical She Loves Me, and went on to appear in other productions such as My Fair Lady and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

In 1964, Voutsinas made his film debut in the musical My Fair Lady, starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison. He played the role of Zoltan Karpathy, the linguist who is hired to teach Eliza Doolittle (Hepburn) how to speak properly. His performance was widely praised, and he was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor.

In 1966, Voutsinas starred alongside Zero Mostel and Phil Silvers in the classic musical comedy A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. He played the role of the slave Hysterium, who is desperate to win his freedom. The film was a box office success, and Voutsinas was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor.

In addition to his acting career, Voutsinas also directed several plays, including the off-Broadway production of The Misanthrope in 1970. He also directed a number of short films, including the award-winning The Paper Chase (1971).

Voutsinas continued to act and direct until his death in 1981. He was respected and admired by his peers and colleagues, and his legacy lives on through his work. He will always be remembered for his unique talent and his comic timing.