Alekos Sakellarios, a renowned Greek writer and director, was born in the vibrant city of Athens, Greece. Growing up in the charming neighborhood of Agios Panteleimonas, he demonstrated a keen interest in the world of journalism and acting from a very young age. This early passion ultimately led him to write his first theatrical play, "The King of Halva", in 1935, marking the beginning of his illustrious career.
As his talents and expertise continued to flourish, Sakellarios entered the film industry, where he excelled in both screenwriting and directing. Collaborating with fellow filmmaker Hristos Giannakopoulos, the duo wrote and produced an astonishing 140 works, including some of Greece's most beloved films and theatrical plays.
Among their most notable productions are "The Germans Strike Again", "Thanasakis o politevomenos", "I theia ap' to Chicago", "Dikoi mas anthropoi", "Ena votsalo sti limni", "Kalos ilthe to dollario", "Ta kitrina gantia", "Otan leipei i gata", "I soferina", "Laterna, ftoheia kai filotimo", and "Alimono stous neous", many of which were successfully adapted from their original theatrical plays.
In addition to his work in film and theater, Sakellarios was also a prolific songwriter, penning the lyrics to over 2,000 songs throughout his career. His impressive body of work earned him widespread recognition and admiration, with prominent journalist Freddie Germanos dubbing him the "most clever Greek of the 20th century".
Tragically, Sakellarios passed away in 1991, but his legacy lives on through his remarkable contributions to Greek culture and entertainment. He is buried in the historic First Cemetery of Athens, surrounded by his loved ones in a family grave.
