| Adonis Kapsalis | |
|---|---|
 Kapsalis in 2023 | |
| Born | (1980-11-11) November 11, 1980 (age 44) Greece |
| Citizenship |
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| Alma mater | The American Musical and Dramatic Academy |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Screenwriter, Producer |
| Years active | 2001-present |
Adonis Kapsalis (Greek: Αντώνης Καψάλης; born November 11, 1980) is a Greek-American actor known for such television shows as Netflix's The Crown, Showtime's Homeland and the 2012 Greek drama film Meteora.
Early life and education
Kapsalis was born in Thessaloniki and has lived in New York, Los Angeles and London.
He studied at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City.
Career
Kapsalis' early career included performances in several Off-Broadway plays before moving to the screen.
His TV debut was in the TV series Sex and the City, followed by appearances on HBO's made-for-cable film Angels in America, CBS's As The World Turns and the 2014 action/comedy film The Sky is Blue.
In 2010, Kapsalis was in talks to co-star alongside Olympia Dukakis for the 2015 American film Bereave.
Kapsalis is currently set to star in Chandu Champion, a feature film directed by Kabir Khan.
Production
Kapsalis served as associate-producer on the 2012 independent film Meteora, which was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival in February 2012.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Writer | Producer | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chandu Champion | Carlos Pedroza | Feature Film | ||
| 2015 | The Sky is Blue | Bouncer | Feature Film | ||
| 2012 | Hunting My Blood | Chris/Thomas | Short Film | ||
| 2013 | The Failure | Don Rind | Feature Film | ||
| 2007 | Bling: A Planet Rock | American TV Reporter | Feature Film | ||
| 2005 | Remedy | Art Dealer | Feature Film | ||
| 2005 | Jokebitch | ||||
| 2004 | Blur | ||||
| 2020 | Bet on Love | Yes | Yes | In development | |
| 2020 | Shambhala | Yes | Yes | In development | |
| 2012 | Meteora | No | Yes | Dimitreus | Associate Producer; Feature Film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Crown | Captain Fletcher | Episode: Decommissioned |
| 2020 | Homeland | First Guard | Episode: "2 Minutes" |
| 2012 | Guys Choice Awards | Movie Star | Episodes: TV Special |
| 2007 | As The World Turns | Rex | Episode: "#1.13034" |
| 2003 | Sex and The City | Patron | Episode: "The Post-It Always Sticks Twice" |
| 2003 | Angels in America | Mourner | Episode: "Millennium Approaches: Bad News" |
References
- ^ "Adonis Kapsalis Guest Stars in Hit Drama Homeland". Greek Reporter. 13 March 2020.
- "Hollywood Glamor in METEORA". Proto Thema. 28 January 2011.
- "Greek Blood from Hollywood". Proto Thema. 28 December 2010.
- "10 Greeks in New York". Playboy Greece. No. 82. PLBY Group. October 2, 2002. pp. 158, 159–162. (Print Edition Article in Greek)
- "AMDA Alumni Adonis Kapsalis Tribute". Facebook. 15 January 2020.
- "Hunting my Blood". Star Channel (in Greek). 25 June 2018.
- "Top 40 Most Popular Greek Actors of All Time". 11 June 2023.
- "Two Greek actors conquer Hollywood!". 27 December 2010.
- "Chandu Champion (2024)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
- "METEORA". Variety. 12 February 2012.
- "Kalabaka City News Presents METEORA - Love Story Movie in Meteora". 24 January 2011.
- O'Driscoll, Aylish (2012-01-11). "Colombian filmaker nominated for Golden Bear at Berlinale". Colombia News | Colombia Reports. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
- "Bling: A Planet Rock (2007)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- "Guys Choice Awards (2012)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2023-08-20.