Eirini Koumarianou was a renowned Greek actress, whose illustrious career spanned multiple mediums, including theater, film, and television. A graduate of the prestigious Hellenic Conservatory, she rose to become one of the most distinguished figures in Greek theater.
Koumarianou's professional journey commenced in 1951, with frequent performances at the National Theatre of Greece, particularly in ancient tragedies at the renowned Epidaurus Festival. Her impressive filmography comprises approximately 40 films, featuring alongside iconic Greek stars such as Aliki Vougiouklaki, Jenny Karezi, and Rena Vlahopoulou.
Some of her notable film credits include Istoria mias zois (1965),Koritsia gia filima (1965),Tears for Electra (1966),Captain Fandis Bastounis (1968),I neraida kai to palikari (1969),The Lady and the Tramp (1970),Krima... to boi sou (1970),The Dodger (1971),and The Tycoon Lady (1971).
In addition to her film work, Koumarianou actively participated in radio productions, including the long-running Theater of Monday. Her television career was equally impressive, with numerous series credits, including Anastasia (1993),O prigipas (1996),Prodosia (1997),San adelfes (1999),Alma libre (2001),and I Love You - You Love Me (2000).
In 2004, she secured a small role in Savvatogennimenes (2003),which led to her casting in the hit series In the Nick of Time (2005) by Giorgos Kapoutzidis, where she co-starred with her close friend Efi Papatheodorou. The duo also appeared together in the Greek-American film Lost in Love (2005).
Koumarianou's remarkable career continued to flourish, with her joining the cast of Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie in 2007, alongside Katia Dandoulaki, Danis Katranidis, and Kostas Spiropoulos.
In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment, a square in Galatsi, her birthplace, was named in her honor in 2016.
