Rena Dor(1917-2000)
- Actress
Started her career in the 1930s as a ballet dancer and appeared on
stage alongside divas of that era like Zozo Dalmas. A couple of years
later she won her first acting part in a number with Anna and Marika
Kaluta. She was named "Rena Dor" by journalist Achilleas Mamakis. In
1943 she met Giorgos Oikonomidis and
they fell in love. In '44 they both got arrested by the German
occupation troops. After the the end of the War she won her first solo
act in "Acropole" Theater (which was living its golden days back then)
playing a part called "Anapodea". It was a triumph and she became a
celebrity over-night! She continued her success in the years to come as
the leading lady in many plays. In the 50s she became a couple with
Alekos Livaditis. They lived together
for 7 years but never got married. She made trademark appearances on
the radio in the 50s and 60s. Her movies numbered only a few. She
retired from stage in 1978 due to a health problem.
