Adonis Kapsalis
Adonis Kapsalis | |
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 Kapsalis in 2023 | |
| Born | November 11, 1980 |
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| Alma mater | The American Musical and Dramatic Academy |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Screenwriter, Producer |
| Years active | 2001-present |
Adonis Kapsalis (Greek: Αντώνης Καψάλης; born November 11, 1980) is a Greek-American actor known for such television shows as Netflix's The Crown, Showtime's Homeland[1] and the 2012 Greek drama film Meteora.[2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Kapsalis was born in Thessaloniki and has lived in New York,[4] Los Angeles and London.[1]
He studied at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City.[5]
Career
[edit]Kapsalis' early career included performances in several Off-Broadway plays before moving to the screen.[1][6]
His TV debut was in the TV series Sex and the City, followed by appearances on HBO's made-for-cable film Angels in America, CBS's As The World Turns and the 2014 action/comedy film The Sky is Blue.[7]
In 2010, Kapsalis was in talks to co-star alongside Olympia Dukakis for the 2015 American film Bereave.[8]
Kapsalis is currently set to star in Chandu Champion, a feature film directed by Kabir Khan.[9]
Production
[edit]Kapsalis served as associate-producer on the 2012 independent film Meteora,[10][11] which was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival in February 2012.[12]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Writer | Producer | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chandu Champion | Carlos Pedroza | Feature Film | ||
| 2015 | The Sky is Blue | Bouncer | Feature Film | ||
| 2012 | Hunting My Blood | Chris/Thomas | Short Film | ||
| 2013 | The Failure | Don Rind | Feature Film | ||
| 2007 | Bling: A Planet Rock[13] | American TV Reporter | Feature Film | ||
| 2005 | Remedy | Art Dealer | Feature Film | ||
| 2005 | Jokebitch | ||||
| 2004 | Blur | ||||
| 2020 | Bet on Love | Yes | Yes | In development | |
| 2020 | Shambhala | Yes | Yes | In development | |
| 2012 | Meteora | No | Yes | Dimitreus | Associate Producer; Feature Film |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Crown | Captain Fletcher | Episode: Decommissioned |
| 2020 | Homeland | First Guard | Episode: "2 Minutes" |
| 2012 | Guys Choice Awards[14] | Movie Star | Episodes: TV Special |
| 2007 | As The World Turns | Rex | Episode: "#1.13034" |
| 2003 | Sex and The City | Patron | Episode: "The Post-It Always Sticks Twice" |
| 2003 | Angels in America | Mourner | Episode: "Millennium Approaches: Bad News" |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Adonis Kapsalis Guest Stars in Hit Drama Homeland". Greek Reporter. 13 March 2020.
- ^ "Hollywood Glamor in METEORA". Proto Thema. 28 January 2011.
- ^ "Greek Blood from Hollywood". Proto Thema. 28 December 2010.
- ^ "10 Greeks in New York". Playboy Greece. No. 82. PLBY Group. October 2, 2002. pp. 158, 159–162. (Print Edition Article in Greek)
- ^ "AMDA Alumni Adonis Kapsalis Tribute". Facebook. 15 January 2020.
- ^ "Hunting my Blood". Star Channel (in Greek). 25 June 2018.
- ^ "Top 40 Most Popular Greek Actors of All Time". 11 June 2023.
- ^ "Two Greek actors conquer Hollywood!". 27 December 2010.
- ^ "Chandu Champion (2024)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
- ^ "METEORA". Variety. 12 February 2012.
- ^ "Kalabaka City News Presents METEORA - Love Story Movie in Meteora". 24 January 2011.
- ^ O'Driscoll, Aylish (2012-01-11). "Colombian filmaker nominated for Golden Bear at Berlinale". Colombia News | Colombia Reports. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
- ^ "Bling: A Planet Rock (2007)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "Guys Choice Awards (2012)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2023-08-20.