Stratos Tzortzoglou, known professionally as Georgeoglou, is a highly acclaimed actor who has made a significant impact in the film industry. He gained international recognition for his breakthrough role as Orestes in the 1988 film "Landscape in the Mist", directed by Theodoros Angelopoulos, who praised Stratos as "someone who can absorb everything, turning this to an advantage".
His performance in the film earned him critical acclaim, with Stephen Holden of The New York Times writing that Stratos imbued Orestes with a "winning sweetness". The film itself was a critical and commercial success, winning numerous honors and serving as Greece's entry for the Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film.
Stratos' subsequent role in Eva Bergman's "One Love and the Other" opposite Lena Endre showcased his exceptional talent, earning him a comparison to a "Stradivarius violin" from the renowned director Ingmar Bergman. Bergman, who was nominated for nine Academy Awards, praised Stratos for his ability to bring a unique and authentic quality to his performances.
Stratos' collaboration with Michael Cacoyannis in the film "Up, Down and Sideways" opposite Irene Pappas resulted in a performance that earned him the Best Actor Award at the Greek National Awards. Cacoyannis, a five-time Academy Award nominee, described Stratos as "that rare phenomenon, a natural who combines striking good looks with that special brand of talent which blends a fiery temperament with easy personal charm".
Industry professionals have also taken notice of Stratos' exceptional talent, with 20th Century Fox chairman Jim Gianopulos predicting that he is "destined for great things" and will "succeed in the American entertainment industry" due to his unique charm, authenticity, and mastery of his craft. Olympia Dukakis, an Oscar-winning actress, praised Stratos for his unique sense of acting, combining talent, intuition, passion, and determination, and noted that he has a lot to offer to the American film industry.
