Nikos Verlekis

Nikos Verlekis is a Greek actor and director whose career has spanned film, television, theater, and documentary production. He moved to Athens after finishing high school and studied acting at the Kostis Michailidis Drama School while supporting himself through work. During his studies he made his screen debut with Finos Film in A Lady in Sirtaki Dance (1968), leading to further appearances in productions such as Aftoi pou milisan me ton thanato (1970) and I Die Every Dawn (1969). Following graduation, he worked with Karagiannis-Karatzopoulos and other producers, building a steady presence in Greek cinema and theater alongside many of the country's established performers. His stage work included productions of "Volpone", directed by Minos Volanakis, "The Mousetrap", and "Captain Michael", among others. Verlekis became widely known on Greek television through series including O Patouhas (1984), I poli (1990), and Tis agapis mahairia (2006), and went on to appear in dozens of television productions. He also worked internationally, appearing in the British television drama Who Pays the Ferryman? (1977) and the horror film The Devil's Men (1976) alongside Donald Pleasence and Peter Cushing. In addition to acting, he developed a parallel career as a documentary director for ERT, directing numerous documentaries, while remaining active in cultural affairs and arts-related public service.