Biography of Melina Mercouri

Melina Mercouri (* 18. October 1920 in Athens; † 6. March 1994 in Upper East Side) was a griechische Schauspielerin, Sängerin und Kulturministerin. She was 73 years old. She was married to Jules Dassin. She studied at National Theatre of Greece Drama School. Her awards include Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress and Europe Theatre Prize. Her cause of death was cancer. She was buried at First Cemetery of Athens.