Errikos Briolas
- October 19, 1933
- June 20, 2018
- 84 years
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Errikos Briolas, 84, Greek actor.
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|Errikos Briolas (Greek: Ερρίκος Μπριόλας; 19 October 1933 in Athens – 20 June 2018) was a Greek actor in theater, cinema, and television.
Briolas' family were motorists; Errikos followed the same profession and became a taxi driver until his second wife urged him to become an actor. He played in many Greek films roles, and due to his appearance and talent, became very popular. He later appeared in many theater performances. On television he starred in the series Ten Minutes (2000) and Time The Good (2004). From 1985 to 1990, he participated in 19 productions.
Briolas died on June 20, 2018, after a short hospital stay, during which he was particularly overworked.
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1.What factor contributed to Errikos Briolas becoming very popular?
- A.His political stance
- B.His family connections
- C.His wealth
- D.His appearance and talentcorrect
Errikos Briolas became very popular in Greek films due to his appearance and talent.
Source: career highlights
2.What was mentioned as a contributing factor during the hospital stay of Errikos Briolas?
- A.He was particularly overworkedcorrect
- B.He was involved in an accident
- C.He was suffering from a chronic illness
- D.He was suffering from malnutrition
Errikos Briolas died after a short hospital stay, during which he was particularly overworked.
Source: death and final days
3.What type of films did Errikos Briolas mainly play roles in?
- A.Greek filmscorrect
- B.Italian films
- C.French films
- D.Hollywood films
Errikos Briolas played in many Greek film roles.
Source: career highlights
4.Apart from cinema and television, in what other performance area was Errikos Briolas active?
- A.Theatercorrect
- B.Music concerts
- C.Circus
- D.Stand-up comedy
Errikos Briolas later appeared in many theater performances.
Source: professional overview
5.How is the birth name of Errikos Briolas written in Greek?
- A.Ερρίκος Μπριόλης
- B.Ερρίκος Μπριόλος
- C.Ερρίκος Μπριόλαςcorrect
- D.Ερρίκος Μπρίολας
The Greek spelling of Errikos Briolas' name is Ερρίκος Μπριόλας.
Source: biographical introduction
6.What was the nature of the hospital stay of Errikos Briolas before his death?
- A.Routine check-up
- B.A recovery period lasting months
- C.A short staycorrect
- D.Extremely long
Errikos Briolas died after a short hospital stay.
Source: death and final days
7.What is the date of birth of Errikos Briolas?
- A.19 October 1930
- B.19 October 1933correct
- C.15 May 1933
- D.20 June 2018
Errikos Briolas was born on 19 October 1933 in Athens.
Source: biographical introduction
8.Where was Errikos Briolas born?
- A.Piraeus
- B.Patras
- C.Athenscorrect
- D.Thessaloniki
Errikos Briolas was born in Athens on 19 October 1933.
Source: biographical introduction
9.What was the original profession of Errikos Briolas before he became an actor?
- A.Taxi drivercorrect
- B.Train conductor
- C.Mechanic
- D.Bus driver
Errikos Briolas followed his family's profession and became a taxi driver before turning to acting.
Source: career path section
10.Who encouraged Errikos Briolas to pursue a career in acting?
- A.His second wifecorrect
- B.His theater mentor
- C.His first wife
- D.His father
Errikos Briolas worked as a taxi driver until his second wife urged him to become an actor.
Source: career path section
11.In what specific television series did Errikos Briolas star in 2000?
- A.Time The Good
- B.Greek Nights
- C.Taxi Life
- D.Ten Minutescorrect
Errikos Briolas starred in the television series Ten Minutes in 2000.
Source: television career section
12.In what year did Errikos Briolas star in the television series Time The Good?
- A.2000
- B.2010
- C.1990
- D.2004correct
Errikos Briolas starred in the series Time The Good in 2004.
Source: television career section
13.How many productions did Errikos Briolas participate in between 1985 and 1990?
- A.29
- B.15
- C.19correct
- D.25
From 1985 to 1990, Errikos Briolas participated in 19 productions.
Source: career timeline section
14.On what date did Errikos Briolas pass away?
- A.20 July 2018
- B.19 June 2018
- C.19 October 2018
- D.20 June 2018correct
Errikos Briolas died on 20 June 2018.
Source: biographical introduction
15.What was the occupation of the family of Errikos Briolas?
- A.Motoristscorrect
- B.Sailors
- C.Actors
- D.Teachers
The family of Errikos Briolas were motorists, a profession he initially followed.
Source: family background section
16.Which of the following was a medium in which Errikos Briolas performed?
- A.Radio
- B.Opera
- C.Televisioncorrect
- D.Ballet
Errikos Briolas was an actor in theater, cinema, and television.
Source: professional overview
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