Photo: ABC Television / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / stage actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1970 Emmy Award
- 1970 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael%20Constantine
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Constantine born?
May 22, 1927 – August 31, 2021.
Where is Michael Constantine from?
Michael Constantine is from Reading, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Michael Constantine do?
Michael Constantine works as television actor, film actor, stage actor, actor.
Television actor — see all → · Film actor — see all → · More people from United States →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.