Byron Kolasis
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Byron Kolasis is a distinguished Greek actor and director with a legacy spanning over five decades in film, television, and classical theatre. A true prodigy of the stage, Kolasis made his debut at the age of 11,performing alongside legendary masters Maria Alkeou and Vasilis Diamantopoulos in Athanati Polyagapimeni (Immortal Beloved) (1965). In 1972,at just 18 years old and prior to his formal training,he was selected for the Chorus of the National Theatre of Greece , a rare distinction.By 1974,at the age of 20 while a student at the National Theatre's Drama School, he was granted a historic special permit by an elite committee (including icons Mary Aroni and Nikos Tzogias to perform Ancient Greek Tragedy on a prestigious tour in Japan.
Throughout his prolific career, Kolasis has headlined over 50 theatrical productions, ranging from Sophocles and Euripides to Ibsen, Pinter, and Pirandello. His international footprint includes a state-commissioned lead role in the award-winning film 'The Quran' (1984), personally requested by Muammar Gaddafi for the Libya Film Festival.
A household name in Greek television, he has starred in numerous high-rated series from the 1970s to the present day. In 2026, he continues to define artistic integrity with his highly anticipated slate of upcoming international projects. He stars as 'The Bishop Ierotheos' in the upcoming international horror feature film 'Possession:The Darkness Within' , alongside his co-starring role in the epic international feature 'The Queen of Heaven' and the historical feature 'Nenikikamen'. Byron Kolasis remains a 'Chameleon of High-End Drama' , balancing classical authority with a modern cinematic presence.
Throughout his prolific career, Kolasis has headlined over 50 theatrical productions, ranging from Sophocles and Euripides to Ibsen, Pinter, and Pirandello. His international footprint includes a state-commissioned lead role in the award-winning film 'The Quran' (1984), personally requested by Muammar Gaddafi for the Libya Film Festival.
A household name in Greek television, he has starred in numerous high-rated series from the 1970s to the present day. In 2026, he continues to define artistic integrity with his highly anticipated slate of upcoming international projects. He stars as 'The Bishop Ierotheos' in the upcoming international horror feature film 'Possession:The Darkness Within' , alongside his co-starring role in the epic international feature 'The Queen of Heaven' and the historical feature 'Nenikikamen'. Byron Kolasis remains a 'Chameleon of High-End Drama' , balancing classical authority with a modern cinematic presence.
