Giannis Kalaitzis
Giannis Kalaitzis | |
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| Born | November 11, 1945 Athens, Greece |
| Died | February 12, 2016 (aged 70) Athens, Greece |
| Known for | editorial cartoons |
| Website | http://www.gianniskalaitzis.gr/ |
Giannis Kalaitzis (Greek: Γιάννης Καλαϊτζής; November 11, 1945 – February 12, 2016) was a Greek cartoonist known for his editorial cartoons in various Greek daily newspapers.[1]
Early life[edit]
Kalaitzis was born and grew up in the suburb of Kokkinia in Athens, where his family owned a coffee shop.[2] He was a member of Lambrakis Democratic Youth.
Career[edit]
Kalaitzis was active for several decades and his works have been published in newspapers such as Avgi, Eleftherotypia, Efimerida ton Syntakton, and magazines such as Vavel, Anti, DIO, and Galera.[2]
He also did the scenic and costume design for the 1977 film Happy Day directed by Pantelis Voulgaris.
References[edit]
- ^ Πέθανε ο σκιτσογράφος Γιάννης Καλαϊτζής, in.gr
- ^ a b Γιάννης Καλαϊτζής 1945-2016, Η Εφημερίδα των Συντακτών
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