About Irene Papas
Irene Papas or Pappas was a Greek actress and singer who starred in over 70 films in a career spanning more than 50 years. She gained international recognition through such popular award-winning films as The Guns of Navarone (1961), Zorba the Greek (1964) and Z (1969). She was a powerful protagonist in films including The Trojan Women (1971) and Iphigenia (1977). She played the title roles in Antigone (1961) and Electra (1962). She had a fine singing voice, on display in the 1968 recording Songs of Theodorakis.
Awards:
National Board of Review Award for Best Actress|Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres|Knight Commander of the Order of Alfonso X|Commander of the Order of the Phoenix|honorary doctorate at the University of Rome Tor Vergata
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