Dimitris Horn

Dimitris Horn (Greek: Δημήτρης Χορν) (9 March 1921 – 16 January 1998) was a Greek theatrical and film performer of modern times. Horn was born in Athens in 1921, the son of playwright Pantelis Horn (himself descended from an Austrian father and Greek mother), and Euterpi, a Pontic Greek. He studied Drama at the National Theatre of Greece Drama School, where he made his stage debut in 1941. During his career, he co-operated many times with the Greek National Theater and made personal stage troops with actors such as Mary Aroni, Alekos Alexandrakis and Ellie Lambeti. The latter was also his companion from 1953 to 1958. From an early stage he developed a reputation as "the best actor of his generation," performing many classics such as "Diary of a Madman" by Nikolai Gogol, Richard III by William Shakespeare, Dom Juan by Molière, and Enrico IV by Luigi Pirandello to critical acclaim. His screen work was less important to him; he disliked cinema,[2] only starring in ten films. His most notable films were The Counterfeit Coin (1954) and A Girl in Black (1956). He later married shipping heiress Anna Goulandri, and became the first director of the Greek State Radio and Television after the restoration of democracy. He died of cancer on 16 January 1998, aged 76.

We Have Only One Life (1958)

A bank teller discovers an accounting error, becomes rich and lives his life like he's never lived it.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yorgos Tzavellas
CAST:  Dimitris Horn  •  Yvonne Sanson  •  Vasilis Avlonitis  •  Hristos Tsaganeas

A bank teller discovers an accounting error, becomes rich and lives his life like he's never lived it.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yorgos Tzavellas
CAST:  Dimitris Horn  •  Yvonne Sanson  •  Vasilis Avlonitis  •  Hristos Tsaganeas

The Voice of the Heart (1943)

Mr. Spyros is released from prison after having served time for the murder of his wife's lover. He accidentally meets a young couple who want to get married, but the mother of the girl is against the marriage. When Mr. Spyros realizes that the girl is his daughter ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dimitris Ioannopoulos
CAST:  Dimitris Horn  •  Aimilios Veakis  •  Labros Konstadaras  •  Smaroula Giouli

Mr. Spyros is released from prison after having served time for the murder of his wife's lover. He accidentally meets a young couple who want to get married, but the mother of the girl is against the marriage. When Mr. Spyros realizes that the girl is his daughter ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dimitris Ioannopoulos
CAST:  Dimitris Horn  •  Aimilios Veakis  •  Labros Konstadaras  •  Smaroula Giouli

Windfall in Athens (1954)

On a lazy Athenian Sunday, a young and fresh saleswoman loses her soon-to-be winning lottery ticket, only to meet its handsome new owner. Of course, she wants it back; however, what if fortune and ardent Cupid are already on her doorstep?  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mihalis Kakogiannis
CAST:  Ellie Lambeti  •  Dimitris Horn  •  Giorgos Pappas  •  Tasso Kavadia

On a lazy Athenian Sunday, a young and fresh saleswoman loses her soon-to-be winning lottery ticket, only to meet its handsome new owner. Of course, she wants it back; however, what if fortune and ardent Cupid are already on her doorstep?  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mihalis Kakogiannis
CAST:  Ellie Lambeti  •  Dimitris Horn  •  Giorgos Pappas  •  Tasso Kavadia

The Counterfeit Coin (1955)

Four stories, humorous, romantic or dramatic, are linked by a counterfeit gold sovereign. It is made by the honest engraver in the first story, seduced by the charms of a young widow, and it subsequently passes into the hands of a beggar and a prostitute, a wealthy ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yorgos Tzavellas
CAST:  Vasilis Logothetidis  •  Ilia Livykou  •  Mimis Fotopoulos  •  Sperantza Vrana

Four stories, humorous, romantic or dramatic, are linked by a counterfeit gold sovereign. It is made by the honest engraver in the first story, seduced by the charms of a young widow, and it subsequently passes into the hands of a beggar and a prostitute, a wealthy ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yorgos Tzavellas
CAST:  Vasilis Logothetidis  •  Ilia Livykou  •  Mimis Fotopoulos  •  Sperantza Vrana

The Drunkard (1950)

After losing his son in WW2, a poor cobbler has become a drunkard and laughing stock of the whole neighborhood, besetting his daughter. When his daughter falls in love with a rich young man, he tries in vain to hide his passion from the young man's family...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yorgos Tzavellas
CAST:  Orestis Makris  •  Dimitris Horn  •  Billy Konstadopoulou  •  Athanasia Moustaka

After losing his son in WW2, a poor cobbler has become a drunkard and laughing stock of the whole neighborhood, besetting his daughter. When his daughter falls in love with a rich young man, he tries in vain to hide his passion from the young man's family...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yorgos Tzavellas
CAST:  Orestis Makris  •  Dimitris Horn  •  Billy Konstadopoulou  •  Athanasia Moustaka

Woe to the Young (1961)

Two rich old friends, Andreas and Agisilaos are in love with young Rita. Andreas believes that is youth and not money that drive the world. He sells his soul to the devil, becomes young and flirts Rita. However, Andreas understands that youth alone is not enough ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alekos Sakellarios
CAST:  Maro Kodou  •  Dimitris Horn  •  Andreas Douzos  •  Nikos Fermas

Two rich old friends, Andreas and Agisilaos are in love with young Rita. Andreas believes that is youth and not money that drive the world. He sells his soul to the devil, becomes young and flirts Rita. However, Andreas understands that youth alone is not enough ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alekos Sakellarios
CAST:  Maro Kodou  •  Dimitris Horn  •  Andreas Douzos  •  Nikos Fermas

Μια Του Κλέφτη... (1960)

A lawyer goes to Paros to meet his mistress. But trying to get away from her husband, who returns unannounced, he enters the room of a good-hearted girl who tries to help him, thinking he is a thief. When he learns the truth, he gets angry and avoids him, and he ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dimitris Ioannopoulos
CAST:  Dimitris Horn  •  Kakia Analyti  •  Dionysis Papagiannopoulos  •  Kostas Rigopoulos

A lawyer goes to Paros to meet his mistress. But trying to get away from her husband, who returns unannounced, he enters the room of a good-hearted girl who tries to help him, thinking he is a thief. When he learns the truth, he gets angry and avoids him, and he ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dimitris Ioannopoulos
CAST:  Dimitris Horn  •  Kakia Analyti  •  Dionysis Papagiannopoulos  •  Kostas Rigopoulos

Athens by Night (1962)

Wandering Athens by night. A grand parade with actors, singers, composers, orchestras, attractions and generally performing artists of the night, in a series of great figures who made significant humorist. Sung by Gregory Bithikotsis Jenny Vanou, Mary Linda, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Klearhos Konitsiotis
CAST:  Dimitris Horn  •  Jenny Karezi  •  Dimitris Myrat  •  Nikos Stavridis

Wandering Athens by night. A grand parade with actors, singers, composers, orchestras, attractions and generally performing artists of the night, in a series of great figures who made significant humorist. Sung by Gregory Bithikotsis Jenny Vanou, Mary Linda, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Klearhos Konitsiotis
CAST:  Dimitris Horn  •  Jenny Karezi  •  Dimitris Myrat  •  Nikos Stavridis

Applause (1944)

Alfa (Attik) runs an itinerant theatrical troupe and can see that a young woman, Nora (Zinet Lakaz), is very talented. Indeed, Nora turns into a great actress. However, when she does not reciprocate his love, he turns her away. After this, Alfa falls on hard times, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yorgos Tzavellas
CAST:  Kleon Triantafyllou  •  Zinet Lakaz  •  Dimitris Horn  •  Alekos Alexandrakis

Alfa (Attik) runs an itinerant theatrical troupe and can see that a young woman, Nora (Zinet Lakaz), is very talented. Indeed, Nora turns into a great actress. However, when she does not reciprocate his love, he turns her away. After this, Alfa falls on hard times, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yorgos Tzavellas
CAST:  Kleon Triantafyllou  •  Zinet Lakaz  •  Dimitris Horn  •  Alekos Alexandrakis

A Girl in Black (1956)

Against the backdrop of a cloudless summer, love's unforeseen complications will entwine an Athenian writer, a morosely beautiful daughter, and a scorned local suitor. And then, calamity strikes. Can love redeem the sad girl in black?  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mihalis Kakogiannis
CAST:  Ellie Lambeti  •  Dimitris Horn  •  Eleni Zafeiriou  •  Stephanos Stratigos

Against the backdrop of a cloudless summer, love's unforeseen complications will entwine an Athenian writer, a morosely beautiful daughter, and a scorned local suitor. And then, calamity strikes. Can love redeem the sad girl in black?  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mihalis Kakogiannis
CAST:  Ellie Lambeti  •  Dimitris Horn  •  Eleni Zafeiriou  •  Stephanos Stratigos