Michael Constantine: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 28
- on screen
- 1961–2016
- box office
- $507M
- Born
- May 22, 1927
- Birthplace
- Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
- Full name
- Gus Efstratiou
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1953-2016
- Spouses
- Julianna McCarthy, Kathleen Patricia Christopherson
- Children
- 2
The Best Michael Constantine Movies
The films of Michael Constantine that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) leads with $369M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $369M My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2002 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $90.6M My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 2016 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $27.8M My Life 1993 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $18.6M Prancer 1989 · Family -
Worldwide box office: $999K In the Mood 1987 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $18.4K Deadfall 1993 · Drama
Michael Constantine's Career in Numbers
Michael Constantine's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michael Constantine works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Hustler (1961) to My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016), and the 1960s were the busiest decade.
Michael Constantine Movies by Decade
- 1960s 10
- 1970s 10
- 1980s 4
- 1990s 2
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 1
The 1960s were Michael Constantine's busiest decade, with 10 films.
Michael Constantine Movies by Genre
- Drama 10
- Comedy 5
- Tv movie 3
- Family 2
- Action 2
- Crime 2
- Adventure 2
- Thriller 1
- Mystery 1
Drama is the genre Michael Constantine has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of comedy (5).
Michael Constantine Career Milestones
- First film
- The Hustler 1961
- Biggest box office hit
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding $369M worldwide
- Newest film
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 2016
Michael Constantine Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Michael Constantine is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2016 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 Comedy Worldwide box office: $90.6M
- 2002 My Big Fat Greek Wedding Comedy Worldwide box office: $369M
- 1993 My Life as Bill Ivanovich · Drama Worldwide box office: $27.8M
- 1993 Deadfall Drama Worldwide box office: $18.4K
- 1989 Prancer as Mr. Stewart / Santa · Family Worldwide box office: $18.6M
- 1987 In the Mood as Mr. Wisecarver · Comedy Worldwide box office: $999K
- 1985
Pray for Death as Mr. Newman · Action - 1981
Evita Peron as Jaime Yankelevich · Tv movie - 1979
The North Avenue Irregulars as Marv · Family - 1979
Roots: The Next Generations as Dr. Vansina · Drama - 1978
Summer of My German Soldier as Harry Bergen · Tv movie - 1976
Wanted: The Sundance Woman as Dave Riley · Drama - 1975
Peeper as Anglich · Thriller - 1975
The Night That Panicked America as Jess Wingate · Drama - 1975
The Secret Night Caller as Dr, Mayhill · Drama - 1974
Death Cruise as Dr. Burke · Mystery - 1973
The Bait as Captain Gus Maryk · Crime - 1972
Say Goodbye, Maggie Cole as Dr. Sweeney · Tv movie - 1969
The Reivers Drama - 1969
Don’t Drink the Water as Krojack · Comedy - 1969
Justine as Memlik Pasha · Drama - 1969
If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium as Jack Harmon · Adventure - 1968
Skidoo as Leech · Crime - 1968
In Enemy Country as Ladislov · Adventure - 1966
Hawaii as Mason · Drama - 1966
Beau Geste as Rostov · Action - 1963
Island of Love as Andy · Comedy - 1961
The Hustler Drama Worldwide box office: $8.07K
Who Is Michael Constantine?
Michael Constantine was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. in 1927. Credited on films since 1961, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Michael Constantine, also known as Gus Efstratiou, (1927-2021) was an award-winning American actor, widely recognized for his portrayal of Kostas "Gus" Portokalos in the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002). This role earned him a Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Musical or Comedy. His early career was deeply rooted in television where he received the Primetime Emmy Award for his performance as Seymour Kaufman in ABC's comedy-drama, Room 222. His fame escalated with a role on the 1976 sitcom Sirota's Court, which led to his second Golden Globe nomination. Constantine reprised his role as Gus Portokalos in My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016).
Born to Greek immigrant parents in Reading, Pennsylvania, he started his career on the New York stage in the mid-1950s, also gaining experience in film and various television roles. A few of his notable appearances were on Perry Mason, The Fugitive, and The Untouchables. In 1988, he made an appearance on the television series Friday the 13th and later portrayed Santa Claus in Prancer (1989). His career saw a robust resurgence in 2002 with My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Michael Constantine passed away in Reading, Pennsylvania, in August 2021, at the age of 94, and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 was dedicated to his memory.
Who Michael Constantine Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Michael Constantine shares the most films with. Jackie Gleason comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Norman Fell (2).
Michael Constantine: Questions & Answers
How many movies Michael Constantine has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Michael Constantine been in?
Michael Constantine is credited on 28 films, from 1961 to 2016. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Michael Constantine's highest-grossing movie?
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) is Michael Constantine's biggest box office hit, with $369M worldwide, ahead of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016) ($90.6M). Across every film with box office figures, Michael Constantine's movies have made $507M.
Michael Constantine's biggest hits What is Michael Constantine's newest movie?
The most recent film on Michael Constantine's filmography is My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016).
Who does Michael Constantine work with most often?
Michael Constantine shares the most films with Jackie Gleason (3 films), Norman Fell (2 films) and Murray Hamilton (2 films).
The Best Michael Constantine Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 28 credits.
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