Portrait of Vasilis Kailas

Vasilis Kailas

Acting

Biography

Vasilis Kailas (Piraeus, May 1, 1953) is a Greek actor. He started his career alongside Elli Lampeti, in the movie The Last Lie, when he was 4 years old. Very soon he established himself in characteristic supporting roles (and leading roles in Maria Plyta's films such as O lustrakos, O emborakos). Later he switched to the theater. In 1985 he was the star of the film You got a degree. He participated in a total of 117 films, not only Greek but also foreign. He went down in history as the child prodigy of Greek cinema. His first experience in dubbing began while working with Yiannis Kalatzopoulos and George Nezos. Later he did dubbing for ERT series and films directed by Spyros Milionis and Giorgos Protopapas. He rose to prominence in dubbing acting as John Boy Walton from The Waltons.

Born: May 1, 1953

Place of Birth: Piraeus, Greece

Filmography

2024
Minore

as Patient in hospital

1993
Κωστής Παλαμάς

as Γεώργιος Δροσίνης

1968
1967
The Merchant

as Kostis

1967
1966
The Wedding Dance

as Vasilakis

1965
The Winner

as Petros Davaris - Age 12

1964
1963
The Madman

as little Thanasis

1963
A Patented Stupid Man

as boy who sells eggs

1962
Runaway Bride

as Kostakis Bakaouras

1962
Loustrakos

as Βασίλης (παιδί)

1962
1962
A Tramp's Christmas

as Giannakis (as Vasilakis Kailas)

1961
Mrs. Midwife

as little boy

1960
Madalena

as Pantelis

1960
1958
A Matter of Dignity

as Vasilakis (Katerina's son)