Biography
Gionakis was born in Athens in 1922. He began his studies at the medical school, but was won over to acting and proceeded to study theatre at the Karolos Koun Dramatic School and the Greek Odeon. He became particularly well known for his comedic roles in movies, where his associated with portrayals of kind but dim-witted people. In 1998, he suffered a brain attack, and his health deteriorated considerably, leading to his death in 2002.
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