
Vasilis Kailas
Known for Acting · 48 credits
- Born
- 1953-05-01 (age 73)
- Place of birth
- Piraeus, Greece
- Also known as
- Βασίλης Καϊλας · Βασιλης Καϊλας · Βασιλάκης Καΐλας · Βασιλακης Καιλας · Vasilakis Kailas
Biography
Vasilis Kailas (Greek: Βασίλης Καΐλας, Piraeus, May 1, 1953) is a Greek actor.
He started his career alongside Elli Lampeti, in the movie The Last Lie, when he was 4 years old. Very soon he established himself in characteristic supporting roles (and leading roles in Maria Plyta's films such as O lustrakos, O emborakos).
Later he switched to the theater. In 1985 he was the star of the film You got a degree. He participated in a total of 117 films, not only Greek but also foreign. He went down in history as the child prodigy of Greek cinema. His first experience in dubbing began while working with Yiannis Kalatzopoulos and George Nezos. Later he did dubbing for ERT series and films directed by Spyros Milionis and Giorgos Protopapas. He rose to prominence in dubbing acting as John Boy Walton from The Waltons.
Known For
TV Shows (2)
Movies (46)

Mrs. Midwife
1961
as little boy

The Wedding Dance
1966
as Vasilakis

The Merchant
1967
as Kostis

I will turn my heart to stone
1968
as Young Dimitris

A Matter of Dignity
1958
as Vasilakis (Katerina's son)

Loustrakos
1962
as Βασίλης (παιδί)

The Saint of Preveza
1982

The Winner
1965
as Petros Davaris - Age 12

I'm an unhappy woman
1964
as Kyriakos

Madalena
1960
as Pantelis

Θα ζήσω για σένα
1965

For the heart of beautiful Helen
1967

Πήρες πτυχίο;
1985

Sometimes even the strong cry
1967
as Andreas (Kid)

Runaway Bride
1962
as Kostakis Bakaouras

Δρόσω η αρχοντοπούλα
1967

Hearts in the storm
1963

Lafina
1962

Ας με κρίνουν οι ένορκοι
1969

Πλήγωσες την Αγάπη μου
1966

Κατατρεγμένοι της μοίρας
1964

Makrykostas and Kontogiorgis
1960
as Μικρός

Αγωνία μιας αγάπης
1963

Το κορίτσι του πόνου
1964

Η πικραγαπημένη
1965

Τα παληόπαιδα
1963

Horafa family
1968

Jack of All Trades, Master of None
1963
as Giannakis

The Liar
1963

Young Aphrodites
1963

Vengos the Crazy Kamikaze
1980
as Vangelis

A Patented Stupid Man
1963
as boy who sells eggs

Flesh on Fire
1971

The Madman
1963
as little Thanasis

Minore
2024
as Patient in hospital

Τι κι αν γεννήθηκα φτωχός
1967

Μπροστά στην αγχόνη
1968

A Tramp's Christmas
1962
as Giannakis (as Vasilakis Kailas)

The great oath
1965

Stay close to me my love
1968
as Kostakis

We despised My Sweetness
1965

Storm in a child's heart
1965
as Giannakis

The Greek woman and love
1962
as Little boy

Angels Without Wings
1965

Broken Hearts
1963

Why did you abandon me?
1965
About Vasilis Kailas
Vasilis Kailas (Greek: Βασίλης Καΐλας, Piraeus, May 1, 1953) is a Greek actor. He started his career alongside Elli Lampeti, in the movie The Last Lie, when he was 4 years old. Very soon he established himself in characteristic supporting roles (and leading roles in Maria Plyta's films such as O lustrakos, O emborakos). Later he switched to the theater. In 1985 he was the star of the film You got a degree. He participated in a total of 117 films, not only Greek but also foreign. He went down in history as the child prodigy of Greek cinema. His… With 48 credits spanning from 1958 to 2024, Vasilis Kailas has appeared in 46 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Vasilis Kailas Movies
- Mrs. Midwife (1961) — as little boy
- The Wedding Dance (1966) — as Vasilakis
- The Merchant (1967) — as Kostis
- I will turn my heart to stone (1968) — as Young Dimitris
- A Matter of Dignity (1958) — as Vasilakis (Katerina's son)
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