Costa-Gavras

Costa-Gavras

92 · Born: Feb 13, 1933

Personal Details

Height5' 9"
BornFeb 13, 1933 Loutra-Iraias, Greece
Relatives
  • Penelope Spheeris (Cousin)
  • Jimmie Spheeris (Cousin)

Biography

Born on February 13, 1933, in the picturesque Greek village of Loutra-Iraias, Costa-Gavras has led a remarkable life, spanning over nine decades, marked by his passion for the film industry. As a multifaceted director and writer, he has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, with his most notable works including the critically acclaimed "Z" (1969),the thought-provoking "Missing" (1982),and the emotionally charged "Amen." (2002).

Throughout his illustrious career, Costa-Gavras has been married to the talented Michèle Ray-Gavras since 1968, and they have been blessed with two beautiful children.

Career

2010
Burke and Hare
Burke and Hare as French Family
1996
The Stupids
The Stupids as Gas Station Attendant
1985
Spies Like Us
Spies Like Us as Tadzhik Highway Patrolman
1977
Madame Rosa
Madame Rosa as Le docteur Ramon
2019
Adults in the Room
Adults in the Room as Director, Writer
2012
Capital
Capital as Director, Screenplay
2009
Eden Is West
Eden Is West as Director, Writer
2005
The Ax
The Ax as Director, Screenplay
2002
Amen.
Amen. as Director, Screenplay
1997
Mad City
Mad City as Director
1995
1989
Music Box
Music Box as Director
1988
Betrayed
Betrayed as Director
1982
Missing
Missing as Director, Screenplay
1975
Special Section
Special Section as Director, Writer
1972
State of Siege
State of Siege as Director
1970
The Confession
The Confession as Director
1969
Z
Z as Director, Writer