Anna Torv (born 7 June 1979) is an Australian actress known for her role as FBI agent Olivia Dunham on the Fox television series Fringe (2008-2013). She was nominated for Best Actress for Elizabeth and then won Best Supporting Actress for The Aviator, then won again in Blue Jasmine. She is an actress and writer, known for Kath & Kim (2002), Kath & Kim (2008) and Da Kath & Kim Code (2005). Rose emerged in the media spotlight as a presenter on MTV Australia, followed by several high-profile modelling gigs, notably as the Actress | Rise of the Planet of the Apes. The Emmy- nominated series chronicles the surviving population living on a space station, called the ARK, who send a group of 100 delinquents down to earth. She completed high school at Mercedes College in 2003, where she was a popular student who was John Meillon was born on May 1, 1934 in Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Her mother is Greek, born in Piraeus, while her father had German, Northern Irish, Mena Alexandra Svari was born in Newport, Rhode Island, to Candice (Thompson), a nurse, and Ando Svari, a psychiatrist. From a young age, Isla A very funny woman, Fisher is best in comedy and stands well above her peers when in her niche. This list of famous people of Greek descent is loosely ranked by fame and popularity. 5. [9], From the last decade of the 19th century until World War I, the number of Greeks immigrating to Australia increased steadily and Hellenic communities were reasonably well established in Melbourne and Sydney at this time. Flew under the radar for a long time. She is an actress, known for From the Orient with Fury (1965), Planet of the Vampires (1965) and Our Men in Bagdad (1966). At the time of his death in 2009 his net worth was $5 billion. Winton was established as a township in 1879, but its main claim to fame are a 2015 is a very good year for him appearing in Everest, Child 44, Terminator Genisys and Knight of Cups. [18] On 16 November 1926, George Marsellos and John Stilson published a broadsheet under the name Panellenios Keryx (Panhellenic Herald or The Greek Herald), becoming the second national Greek newspaper in Australia. He also acted in Godzilla, John Phillip Stamos was born in Cypress, California, to Loretta (Phillips), a model, and William Stamos, a restaurateur. During these outbursts, Greek shops and Greek cafs were badly damaged or destroyed, with the worst rioting occurring in Kalgoorlie and Boulder. Weaving is a wonderfully versatile actor who wowed audiences in The Matrix as Agent Smith. He has been married to Victoria Ramos since October 10, 2013. Shane Jacobson is one of Australia's most loved, award-winning actors, presenters and entertainers. He was an actor and director, known for Breaker Morant (1980), Murder She Said (1961) and Ned Kelly (2003). In 2016, the Greek language was spoken at home by 237,588 Australian residents, a 5.8% decrease from the 2011 census data. Birthplace: Stagira, Greece. Her father is of After almost 20 years of television, Torv may just be hitting her stride, she appears in the making of big game adaptation: The Last of Us in 2022. A true talent. Must have grown up/lived in Australia at some stage. She is best known for her roles in the films Bridesmaids, Pitch Perfect, and How to Be Single. Stephen Curry is an Australian comedian and actor who has appeared in many television drama and comedy series, and feature films. He is known for voicing several characters in The Simpsons including Apu, Chief Wiggum, Moe, Bumblebee Man, Lou and Superintendent Chalmers. Comeback complete, back in top 10. Jacqueline McKenzie was born in Sydney, Australia. Isla Lang Fisher was born on February 3, 1976 in Muscat, Oman, to Scottish parents Elspeth Reid and Brian Fisher, who worked as a banker for the U.N. She spent her early childhood in Bathgate, Scotland, before moving to Perth, Australia with her family in the early 1980s. Hugh Michael Jackman is an Australian actor, singer, multi-instrumentalist, dancer and producer. Sarah Snook was born and raised in Adelaide, South Australia. Lovable aussie, really want to see more of him. Lived on the Gold Coast, Queensland until age five, then moved to Melbourne. At age eight, One to look out for over the coming years, shes hot property in. In 1969, Clarke was born in Winton, Queensland, a small town where the main industries are sheep and cattle raising. [19] In 1935 and 1936 a third newspaper, Pharos (Lighthouse), was published, and a number of short-lived titles were issued in the late 1960s, with the longest of these being Tachydromos (Mailman), founded in September 1968. Betty White who passed away in December 2021 was another celebrity of Greek descent. Her father is Greek, and her mother was of English, Irish, Scottish, and Italian descent. She is the daughter of photographers Marzena Wasikowska and John Reid. He can play serious, comic, action star or villian and with still lots to prove i wouldn't be surprised if he won many awards in the future. Evi Marandi was born on August 7, 1941 in Athens, Greece. He was born in London in 1916 and went to live in Sydney, Australia, at the age of ten. The largest concentration of Greek Australians is in the state of Victoria, which is often regarded as the heartland of the Greek Australian community. Brummer, who starred as "heart-throb" Shane . From Eyes Wide Shut to Moulin Rouge, her award-winning, world-renowned filmography alone is enough to make her a pop culture icon. Upon relocating to Los Angeles with his family, Baker was immediately cast in the Academy Award winning film L.A. Murray Bartlett is an Australian actor. As the founder of the uber-successful 'Rockpool' empire, Neil Perry is one of the country's most influential chefs to-date. The last few years may have been slow for her, thats why she misses out on a top 10 spot, but with credits like Dead Calm, Eyes Wide Shut and The Hours, theres no doubt she is a superstar. Both his parents are of Greek descent. Since then he has appeared in many more great films and has earned 2 more Best Supporting Actor nominations the last for The Kings Speech. Featuring fashion influencers, food bloggers, beauty bloggers and regular people just like you who've turned their passion into a hobby, all blessed with a great eye for photography, this list of Instagram celebrities will make you fall in love all over again with Athens, the famous Greek islands, and the rest of the world. [13], At the 2021 census, 424,750 people stated that they had Greek ancestry (whether alone or in combination with another ancestry), comprising 1.7% of the Australian population. Landing big parts in Presumed Innocent, The Player and The Red Violin- Scacchi became an Australian citizen in 1995. Barry was a highly intelligent boy who attended Melbourne University. His mother was of German descent and his father had English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry. [18] In 1957, Hellenic/Greek language newspaper Neos Kosmos was founded by Dimitri Gogos, Bill Stefanou and Alekos Doukas, the latter also being an exceptionally well known author. Her parents were Polish immigrants. She has been married to Vince Colosimo since 2010. According to SBS, Greeks in Australia have got higher weekly church attendance and higher levels of religiosity than Greeks in Greece. Greek Australians (Greek: , Ellinoafstrali) are Australians of Greek ancestry. They are just two of the many other famous Australians whose number of medals made Australia rank high in the Olympic Games: 4th in Sydney (2000), 4th in Athens (2004), and 6th in Beijing (2008). His parents, Jeanne (Martyn) and Ronald Worthington, a power plant employee, moved the family to Australia when he was six months old, and raised him and his sister Lucinda in Warnbro, a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Hailing from Western Australia, Worthington first appeared in Hollywood after Terminator Salvation. He played Luke Gallagher on the Fox8 teen drama series SLiDE (2011) and Stu Henderson on the Australian soap opera hit Home and Away (1988). Like Hugo Weaving a lil further down, she has a huge range and even played Bob Dylan in Im Not There. You must have been living under a rock. Famous Greeks and Greek celebrities from around the world. Toni Collette is an Academy Award-nominated Australian actress, best known for her roles in The Sixth Sense (1999) and Little Miss Sunshine (2006).Collette was born Toni Collett (she later added an "e") on November 1, 1972, in Blacktown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. For seven seasons he portrayed the fan favorite Jason Stackhouse. He was previously married to Lisa Serma. Was lured by Lawrence Olivier to return to England after honing his craft down under. Graduated in 1978 from NIDA with Penny Cook, Robert Grubb. She has been nominated twice for her work, in Strictly Ballroom (1992) (Best Actress in a Supporting Role AFI Awards) and Brilliant Lies (1996) (Best Actress in a Leading Role AFI Awards). An icon of the Australian screen, Sigrid Thornton has starred in many of the films now regarded as classics of the Australian cinema. However, in the years 20002009, many Greek-Australians both native Greek and Australian-born, returned to Greece to discover their homeland and reconnect with their ancestral roots. Birthplace: Balmain, Sydney, Australia. This page was last edited on 29 April 2023, at 10:24. She was of Danish, Greek, English, and Welsh descent.Although she was best known as the devious Sue Ann Nivens on the William George Zane, better known as Billy Zane, was born on February 24, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois, to Thalia (Colovos) and William Zane, both of Greek ancestry. Actor | Astero. Was recently seen in Baz Luhrman's Elvis. [3], 88% of Greek Australians speak Greek and 91% are members of the Greek Orthodox Church. Best Martial Artists of ALL TIME (in Film). Plato. His father is of Greek descent and his mother is of mostly English and Scottish ancestry. Grew up in Warrawee, NSW Australia and went to Knox Grammar School. Those of Kastellorizian descent living in Australia now refer to themselves as 'Kazzies,' and have maintained a strong and unique community. She has two children, Hailing from rural Western Australia, Cody made his auspicious stage debut as the lead in the National Theatre's production of 'War Horse'. But Caton has been around a long time, just click the link. Originally born Amanda Rogers, at 15 she changed her name to Portia, saying that it was the most daring thing she had ever done up until that point. Olympic Australian Success. [citation needed] From 1924 until 1936 a series of regulations operating in Australia severely restricted the number of Greeks permitted to immigrate to and settle in Australia. As a child, he appeared in two of his father's films: Husbands (1970) and A Woman Under the Influence (1974). The family settled in Victoria and at the age of 16 she began studying law and commerce at Monash University. Her mother, Anna Griffiths, is an art consultant. Katherine Langford (born 29 April 1996) is an Australian actress. Sian Cain. She discovered dance at the age of nine and Melina Eleni Kanakaredes was born in Akron, Ohio, to Connie (Temo), who owned a candy company, and Harry Kanakaredes, an insurance salesman. Ada Nicodemou (Greek: ) (born 14 May 1977) is an Australian actress. The daughter of a Greek father and a Sicilian mother, Kanakis was an avid reader while growing up. Steadily building a decent resume since starring in 2007's Lockie Lenard, has a role in Jane Campions 2021 film: The Power of the Dog. A leading man with both strong dramatic range and ample comic timing, Lachy Hulme broke into movies by writing Canadian action/drama Men with Guns (1997), a bloody tale of friendship and revenge directed by Kari Skogland. #123 of 457. Noah George Taylor, the elder of two boys, was born in 1969 in London, England, to Maggie (Miller), a journalist and book editor, and Paul Taylor, a copywriter and journalist. Went back to his roots in 2020 starring in the best selling book adaptation; The Dry. Agente 077 dall'oriente con furore. He has appeared in lots of TV but also in plenty of Australian movies like Two Hands with Bryan Brown and Heath Ledger. He is survived by his wife Lauren and four children Ava, Sophie, Alfie and Isla. Been around a long time. A Brooklyn native, Vasi signed to Ford Models at the age of 12. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Multicultural broadcaster SBS (Special Broadcasting Service) airs a Greek-language radio program every afternoon from 4 PM to 6 PM. He was born to Bulgarian parents in Athens and moved to the United States as a child. Movie (and Hugh Michael Jackman is an Australian actor, singer, multi-instrumentalist, dancer and producer. [citation needed] One famous family of Greek Australians, the Paspaley family from the island of Kastellorizo, excelled in the Pearling industry and have stores across Australia with their main store in Darwin. But here are some famous Australian celebrities who are actually born overseas. She is known for starring as Hannah Baker in the 2017 Netflix series 13 Reasons Why (2017), based on the novel of the same name, for which she received a Golden Globe Award nomination. Yvonne Jaqueline Strzechowski was born and raised in Australia. Geoffrey Roy Rush was born on July 6, 1951, in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, to Merle (Bischof), a department store sales assistant, and Roy Baden Rush, an accountant for the Royal Australian Air Force. (One of the Most Influential and Highest-Grossing Actresses of Hollywood) 245. Mimis Fotopoulos. They have one child. Sadly passed away in early 2015. The 2021 census showed that the following states had the largest numbers of people nominating Greek ancestry: Victoria (181,184), New South Wales (141,627), South Australia (40,704), Queensland (32,702), Western Australia (16,117). As one of the most famous Australian stars ever, Nicole Kidman has made her mark on Hollywood with a wide array of blockbusters and critically-acclaimed flicks alike. She was also the Associate Director of the Film & Lulu Divine was born on November 17, 1955 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Costas Mandylor was born on September 3, 1965 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. THE 100 set out to see if Of Greek descent on both sides, the son of immigrants, Savalas was a soldier during World War II, although most of his enlistment records were destroyed in a fire at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1973. His family lived in both England and New Zealand before returning to his parents' native Australia in 1974. Head of Drama, Brent St. School of Arts (Sydney) 1997-00. Torv was born in Melbourne, Victoria, the daughter of Susan (ne Carmichael) and Hans Torv, also grew up in Gold Coast, Queensland. Her maternal grandmother is from Laconia, Peloponnese. Miranda Otto is an Australian actress. Congrats to him and hope he keeps the top work up! She holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education & Health and a Bachelor of Science in Film and Television. Jackman has won international recognition for his roles in major films, notably as superhero, period, and . Alexakis, Effy and Janiszewski, Leonard (1998). A veteran of stage and screen, award-winning actress Miriam Margolyes has achieved success on both sides of the Atlantic. They have two children. He was nominated 3 times for Best Actor at the Academy Awards, winning once for Gladiator. In 1916, the Australian government responded to this by placing a special prohibition on the entry of Greeks and Maltese people to Australia that was not lifted until 1920. Died: 0322 AD. Australian actor Brendan Cowell was raised in the beach side suburb of Cronulla by parents Yvonne and Bruce. Rita Wilson (born under the name Margarita Ibrahimoff) is an American actress, singer, and film producer from Los Angeles. Here's a list of the top 10 famous Greek people. The handsome, weird and worldly-looking Chris Sarandon has shown his versatility in everything from vampires to Jesus Christ in hypnotic performances that have been controversial but irresistible. [1], Greek immigration to Australia has been one of the largest migratory flows in the history of Australia, especially after World War II and the Greek Civil War. Several comedic actors and actresses are of Greek descent. Hit enter to search or ESC to close. Her father is Australian and her mother is Swiss. Id like to see him back in big films like 300 or raw gems like Gettin' Square. Sullivan Stapleton was born on June 14, 1977 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Unknown outside of Australia, David Field is a quality actor. Suave and handsome Australian actor arrived in Hollywood in the 1950s, and built himself up from a supporting actor into taking the lead in several well-remembered movies. Greek-Canadian actress Sofia Shinas may be most recognized for her performances in 'The Crow,' the TV series 'The Outer Limits,' and other fantasy-genre works. [16] Greek Australians are predominantly Greek Orthodox. Rose Byrne. Has two older brothers. Samuel Henry John Worthington was born August 2, 1976 in Surrey, England. She was married to Jason Sehorn and has three Jamie-Lynn Sigler has been acting and singing since the age of 7. [14], One study investigating the 54 most common ethnic groups in Australia found that Greek Australians had the lowest rate of intermarriage (marrying outside their ethnicity) than every other ethnicity in the first, second and third generations. To her Canadian fans, she is noted for her soft voice, unassuming and accessible nature, and her talent as a singer and songwriter.As a Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Bruce Spence was born on September 17, 1945 in New Zealand. This guy started off with humble beginnings, but has since proven his worth. In 2019, the export of Australian services to Greece was valued at $92 million, while services imports from Greece totalled $750 million. Sadly passed away in recent years, but worked right to the end. The daughter of Greek-born actor John Aniston and American actress Nancy Dow, Jennifer Aniston rose to fame with her role as Rachel Green in Friends. Nicole Kidman. Striking, intense actor from Australia. He is an actor, known for Police Rescue (1989), Alexandra's Project (2003) and Adore (2013). She is credited with co-founding the popular news aggregator and blog, The Huffington Post.She is also the founder of Thrive Global, for which she also serves as the CEO.She has been featured on lists, such as Time magazine's 100 most influential people and Forbes magazine's Most Powerful Women. You'd never guess the star of films like Memento and Lawless was raised just 50 miles west of Melbourne in the city of Geelong. Tell us what you think about this feature. He is the younger of two brothers. He is in the top 50 for a reason, excellent actor. Additionally, SBS also airs Greek public broadcaster ERT's Eidiseis news program every morning as part of their WorldWatch programming block. alongside Paul Scheer and June Diane Raphael. Debbie Matenopoulos was born on December 13, 1974 in Richmond, Virginia, USA. . Famous for Wolf Creek, though a hard worker none the less. Bruce Spence is probably most seen in The Lord of the Rings as the mouth of Sauron though he has a actually has a massive filmography going from Mad Max 2 to The Dry (2020). The King, more of a presenter than actor but would do wonders if alive today. [16] The largest religious body of Greek Orthodox Australians is the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, with its headquarters at the Cathedral of The Annunciation of Our Lady in the inner Sydney suburb of Redfern. Wilson was born in 1980 in Sydney, Australia. Her mother is Polish and her father is an Australian of British ancestry. Her mother, Jerri Chastain, is a vegan chef whose family is originally from Kansas, and her stepfather is a fireman. Credit: Angela George/ Wikimedia Commons/CC-BY-SA-3.. Paul Hogan became a worldwide success with his irresistible comic performance in Crocodile Dundee (1986), which he created and co-wrote. Getty Images. He played David Madson on the Emmy and Golden Globe winning Limited Series: 'American Crime Story, The Assassination of Gianni Versace', Michael Langdon (The As imdb.com alluded to, this guy is on the upward path. [5], Greek immigration to Australia began in the early colonial period in the 19th century. He is of Dutch (from his immigrant maternal One to watch over the next few years. Christopher "Chris" Hemsworth was born on August 11, 1983 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to Leonie Hemsworth (ne van Os), an English teacher & Craig Hemsworth, a social-services counselor. Birthdate: 0384 AD. TV ranked lower.for now Cate Blanchett was born on May 14, 1969 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to June (Gamble), an Australian teacher and property developer, and Robert DeWitt Blanchett, Jr., an American advertising executive, originally from Texas. Greek Australian christening party, at Bondi Beach 1946. David Wenham is an Australian actor who is known for his portrayals of Faramir from The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Friar Carl from the Van Helsing franchise and Dilios from 300. Mary Rose Byrne (born 24 July 1979) is an Australian actress. . Tell us what you think about this feature. Australian actress Emily Browning was born in 1988 in Melbourne, Australia, to Shelley and Andrew Browning. Friels is genuine thespian, just check out his resume. She began modelling during her teens, working for the Skye-Jilly International agency. Toni Collette. She began her . Not long after came the biggest movie of all time, Avatar, which he starred in. Billy Elizabeth Stamatina Fey was born in 1970 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, just west of Philadelphia, to Xenobia "Jeanne" (Xenakes), a brokerage employee, and Donald Henry Fey, who wrote grant proposals for universities. Though they were eventually pardoned, two of those seven Greeks stayed and settled in the country. In 2018, she appeared as Leah Burke in the Actress | She had been called "one of the world's great actresses" with "the beauty and talent to become an international star". She has an older brother and a younger sister. Gia Carides has been working as an actress since age 12 in film and in theatre. Edit: More on the big screen- not on silly once off tv shows, he's becoming a presenter. They have one child. He was an actor, known for Astero (1929), The Voice of the Heart (1943) and Maria Pentagiotissa (1927). 9. [citation needed]. He is an actor, known for Darkman (1990), Water Rats (1996) and Malcolm (1986). He dropped out of high school in his first year to pursue acting and currently resides in Los Angeles as does his father Andy McPhee and sister Sianoa Smit-McPhee, who are also actors.He made his feature film debut alongside Eric Bana in 2007's " With some recent additions to his resume including The Power of the Dog and Elvis, Smit-McPhee is rising to top 50 territory. [4], Australia and Greece also have a close bilateral relationship based on historical ties and the rich contribution of Greek Australians to Australian society. Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare. (ABC News: Rebecca Kemp)If you or anyone you know needs help: Lifeline on 13 11 14; Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800; Suicide Call Back . Geoffry Rush rose to fame after his terrific performance in Shine, where he won an Oscar. Known best down under for Muriel's Wedding, this girl is still working hard. Collette was born Toni Collett (she later added an "e") on November 1, 1972, in Blacktown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The following year, he returned to the big screen as Michael Carter in Feed (2005), a movie that he also co-produced and helped write. Aniston starred in many Hollywood movies, including Marley and . His films include Blue Lagoon: The Awakening (2012), Oculus (2013), Maleficent (2014), and The Giver (2014). She found international success with the role of Adela Quested in A Passage to India (1984). He was previously married to Audrey Wilson.
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