Michael Constantine

Michael Constantine, born on May twenty-second, nineteen twenty-seven, was a celebrated Greek-American actor whose career spanned television, film, and stage. He is perhaps best known for his iconic role as Kostas 'Gus' Portokalos in the beloved film My Big Fat Greek Wedding, released in two thousand two. His portrayal of the stubborn yet endearing Greek father earned him a Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical or Comedy.

Early in his career, Constantine garnered significant acclaim for his work on television, particularly for his role as Seymour Kaufman, the beleaguered high school principal in ABC's comedy-drama Room 222. His performance in this series was recognized with a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in nineteen seventy, and he received further accolades from the Emmy and Golden Globe Awards the following year.

Following the success of Room 222, Constantine took on the role of night court magistrate Matthew J. Sirota in the sitcom Sirota's Court, which aired in nineteen seventy-six. This role earned him a second nomination for a Golden Globe. In two thousand sixteen, he reprised his beloved character Gus Portokalos in the sequel My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, delighting fans once again with his charming performance.