George Kapiniaris Biography
George Kapiniaris is an Australian-born stage, television and film actor and comedian. He is best known for his role in popular sitcom Acropolis Now, Fat Pizza (2003), Housos vs. Authority (2012) and composed that serial theme song. George is of Greek descent.
George Kapiniaris Age
George was born in 1961 in Australia, he is around 58 years old as of 2019.
George Kapiniaris Height
George stands at a height of 1.89m.
George Kapiniaris Parents | George Kapiniaris Family
As a young Greek growing up in Richmond George’s parents would take him to the Greek cinema where he was also introduced to the wonderful Greek comedians of that era: Voutsa, Vengos and Vouyouklaki. And then in the 70’s it happened. While he was watching an episode of Happy Days a guy called Robin Williams appeared as a character called Mork. George was hooked! He was his first TV and Standup Bromance. George wanted to be Robin Williams. He wanted to try stand up and play a quirky lead character in his own sit com.
George Kapiniaris Married | George Kapiniaris Wife |Is George Kapiniaris Married
George is a married man. The renowned comedian, actor, musician states that his scene is: “full time dad, part time entertainer and a try hard husband.”George and his wife went to to see Moonshadow Wednesday in July 2012 night and absolutely they loved the show! George is a huge Yusuf/Cat Stevens fan and enjoyed meeting the cast members after the performance
George Kapiniaris Acropolis
George joined the cast of the drama series The Flying Doctors as Demetris “D.J.” Goannidis in 1988. He stayed on this role until 1994. During this time, is when he also starred in the Melbourne-based popular sitcom Acropolis Now alongside Giannopoulos, Simon Palomares and Mary Coustas. Since that show’s cancellation, George has continued stand-up comedy and has produced a few stage performances, as well as emceeing events such as weddings. Some of his songs include a parody of Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door, called “Gnocchi on Heaven’s Door”.
George Kapiniaris Adelaide | George Kapiniaris Adelaide Fringe
George a long term Fringe performer is an Adelaide icon who has been gracing TV screens and comedy bars since 1988 and although, in his humble opinion, his fan base is made up of an older generational audience these days. His dedication to the craft has meant that George has taken extra pride in helping to make this year’s Fringe show, Straight Outta Compo with fellow comedians Joe Avati, Tahir and Rob Shehadie, relevant to all audiences.
George Kapiniaris Canterbury Leagues | George Kapiniaris Malaka | George Kapiniaris Fringe Show
In this 2hr stand-up comedy show George alongside special guest Johnny Kats explores all things ‘Malaka’. The show was described as “a side-splitting performance that is original and hilarious.” Another review said “George is a great story teller…There were nonstop bursts of laughter through the show. He knows his craft and is certainly a very talented man.” Don’t miss what will be a very funny evening.
George Kapiniaris Countdown
The Songs Of Countdown is a musical adventure down memory lane. Since the early days of Disco to the New Wave sound of the 80s, George and Tottie Goldsmith (The Chantoozies) recount their involvement and memories from the iconic Australian Television show. Combining all the classic hits from the show with laugh out loud observations and takes on the era!
George Kapiniaris Flying Doctors | George Kapiniaris Underbelly
In 1988, Kapiniaris joined the cast of the drama series The Flying Doctors as Demetris “D.J.” Goannidis. He stayed on this role until 1994. During this time, he also starred in the Melbourne-based popular sitcom Acropolis Now with Giannopoulos, Simon Palomares and Mary Coustas. Since that show’s cancellation, he has continued stand-up comedy and has produced a few stage performances, as well as emceeing events such as weddings. George appeared in the controversial 2008 mini series Underbelly, where he played a real life character George Defteros.
George Kapiniaris Mc | George Kapiniaris Mc Price
George has been giving couples the opportunity to be able to make their special day even more special. Not only by entertaining the bride and groom and their guests with his hilarious routines but by gifting family and friends with a surprise performance (or appearance) by one of the biggest names in comedy for the last 30 yrs. He has the unique ability to make anyone of any age or background laugh with his everyday observations about his family. When he hits the stage his presence mesmerizes the room and will have your guests talking about your wedding for years to come.
George also makes the perfect MC having had a large successful career in the Entertainment Industry for over 30 years. He can not only entertain your guests with his humour but his organisational and forward planning skills, ability to think off his feet and improvise, which he has learnt over years of experience, is second to none and will ensure that your wedding runs like clockwork.
When you decide to Have George as your MC means his services start way ahead of your wedding day whereby he will personally work with you and your needs and special requests. This is by helping you devise a schedule of events, whilst being mindful of venue requirements and limitations, to deliver a day to remember. George’s attention to detail and organisational skills continue all the way up until the bride and groom leave as he makes sure everyone is performing their duties. So the night is seamless allowing you to sit back and take in what will be an event you will look back on and remember forever.
George Kapiniaris Nick Giannopoulos | George Kapiniaris Band
In 1980s George appeared in the stage show Wogs Out of Work with Nick Giannopoulos. He appeared as Ricardo in Broken Hill, an inmate who played guitar in a jail band in 2009. Alongside fellow comedians Joe Avati, Nish Selvadurai and Simon Palomares, he joined forces for a national tour Il Dago. He played in the Australian stage version of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in late 2012.
George Kapiniaris Net Worth
George’s estimated net worth is under review.
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