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Michael Constantine was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States on May 22, 1927. Michael Constantine was a television actor, film actor and stage actor. Death is recorded on August 31, 2021, at the age of 94. Listed accolades include Emmy Award (1970) and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (1970).
My Take
Michael Constantine is, for me, a master of the supporting role. Carrying his Greek-American roots into the stubborn, lovable father in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, he created a character that feels like everyone's family, and that is a much harder trick than it looks. His 1970 Emmy for supporting comedy work confirms what audiences already sensed: he was a craftsman who quietly held scenes together across stage, film, and television for decades. He passed in 2021, but that warm, exasperated father's face stays with me, and I count him among the actors who make ensembles shine.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Constantine
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・コンスタンティン
- Reading
- まいける・こんすたんてぃん
- Born
- May 22, 1927 – August 31, 2021
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rabbit
- Origin
- Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / stage actor / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1970 Emmy Award
- 1970 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael%20Constantine
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1291127
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Constantine born?
Born May 22, 1927.
When did Michael Constantine die?
Died August 31, 2021, aged 94.
Where was Michael Constantine from?
Michael Constantine was from Reading, Pennsylvania, United States.
What did Michael Constantine do?
Michael Constantine worked as television actor, film actor, stage actor, actor.
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