George Kapiniaris
George Kapiniaris is one of this country’s best loved comedy, music and TV stars – having had an incredible impact on Australian popular culture over the last twenty five years. He has been in everything from ‘Wogs out of Work’ to ‘12 Angry Men’, from ‘The Flying Doctors’ to ‘Underbelly’… But he is best best known for his role of ‘Memo’ in ‘Acropolis Now’, a show which he also co-created. Currently touring Oz with his stage show hit ‘Il Dago’, George has taken time out of his busy schedule today to make us laugh….Lets here it for the funniest Greek in the buisiness…
George Kapiniaris.
George Kapiniaris is one of this country’s best loved comedy, music and TV stars – having had an incredible impact on Greek-Australian popular culture over the last twenty six years.
George Kapiniaris’ claim to fame was his starring role in the hugely popular stage show ‘Wogs Out Of Work’.
Since then, the Australian public has continued to see him use his Greek heritage as inspiration for future roles and performances.
George developed his popular style of ethnic comedy at Rusden College and with fellow student Simon Palomares formed ‘The Tiboldi Brothers’, a stand-up comedy duo, in 1985. Straight away they were labelled as pioneers in Ethnic Humour in this country.
We all loved him as DJ in ‘The Flying Doctors’ and who could forget his starring role as the manic waiter Memo in TV’s ‘Acropolis Now’ from 1989 to 1992 )A show which he co-produced & co-created). Since 1992 george has also been the front man of his 70’s cover band ‘The Flares’.
In 2004 George was nominated for a Green Room Award for his role of Stretch in the musical ‘Oh, What a Night’. other musical credits include ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ and ‘Return to the Forbidden Planet’.
His theatre credits include ‘The Resistable Rise of Arturo Ui’ for the MTC, ‘The Queen and I ‘, ‘An Evening with Merv Hughes’ and Guy Masterson’s production of ‘12 Angry Men’.
George’s film credits include ‘Thundersruck’, ‘Bloody Footy’, ‘Pizza’, ‘Closer and Closer Apart’ & ‘Joey’ – George also appeared on the TV series ‘Joker Poker’.
Kapiniaris was also be seen in the controversial mini series ‘Underbelly’, playing George Defteros – the lawyer to Melbourne’s underworld. In 2009 George appeared as a regular panelist on the very popular SBS show “The Squiz”.
Aswell as working on the Feature Film “Big Mamma’s Boy.” George and fellow comedians Joe Avati, Jason Chong and Simon Palomares are currently touring with their comedy stage show, Il Dago. In 2011 George will be celebrating 26 yrs in the buisiness.
“If the Simpsons had been Greek Australians, Kapiniaris could do the lot. Single-handedly”
The Herald Sun *****2010
“Kapiniaris alone is worth the price of the admission….His energetic performance suitably warms the crowd up for the remaining performers.”
The Age review for Il Dago 2 ****2010.
Kapiniaris is relentless…….
A great collection of comic mastery that doesn’t slow down for a second.
The Advertiser 2010 *****
Kapiniaris fires up a a party atmosphere single-handed”
The Advertiser ****2007
“Comedic genius”
The Advertiser 2008
“Clever…Likable….great on the electric guitar”
The Advertiser 2009
“Obviously brilliant…a marathon performance….delightful word play…you will not walk away disappointed.”
Rip It Up 2009
“A hilarious show.My cheeks still hurt.”
Sunday Mail ****
“George kapiniaris is a very engaging performer…loved by aussie audiences….he gives his audience what they paid for- big laughs”
MC Reviews
“George kapiniaris is an outstanding performer…he is a rare talent that has audiences eating out of his hand….it is definitely worth seeing kapiniaris in full flight”
The Territory news
“What more can you say about george kapiniaris that hasn’t already been said…the guy is an incredible talent….the way he manipulates and seduces people into fits of laughter is masterful to say the least…..hilarious, side splitting, a treat”
Beat magazine
