Spiros Focas is a highly acclaimed and esteemed Greek actor, renowned for his impressive body of work in both Greece and Italy. His remarkable career took off after being discovered by the illustrious Italian director Luchino Visconti, who cast him in the lead role of the iconic film Rocco and His Brothers, released in 1960.
Following this breakthrough, Focas went on to star in numerous Greek and Italian films throughout the 1960s and 1970s, collaborating with renowned directors such as Vincente Minnelli and Ferdinando Baldi. His extensive experience in Hollywood led to notable roles in the blockbuster films The Jewel of the Nile (1985) and Rambo III (1988).
In more recent years, Focas has continued to captivate audiences with his versatility and talent, most notably as Uncle Telly in the critically acclaimed film 3 Nights in Nisyros, released in 2009. Throughout his illustrious career, Spiros Focas has solidified his position as one of Greece's most respected and well-known actors.