Biography
Who is Olga Karlatos?
Early life and real name
Olga Karlatos was born as Olga Vlassopulos in Athens, Greece. She arrived on April 20, 1947. The performer later adopted her stage name during her entertainment career. She is a Taurus by zodiac sign.
Acting career highlights
The performer began her professional path between the late 1960s and early 1970s. She initially worked as a singer, recording various singles and an EP in Italian and French. One well-known musical contribution was the theme song for the drama Eneide, where she also portrayed the queen of Carthage, Dido.
In 1975, Olga Karlatos appeared in the Mario Monicelli film My Friends, playing the character Donatella. During the 1980s, she maintained a busy schedule in cinema and television. She acted alongside Isabelle Huppert in The Lady of the Camellias in 1981. Other film credits include the 1984 project Murder Rock, directed by Lucio Fulci, and a role in the Sergio Leone production Once Upon A Time In America. She also joined the cast of the musical film Purple Rain, portraying the mother of the lead singer.
Her television work was equally diverse during this decade. She appeared in historical and dramatic productions such as Peter and Paul, The Scarlet and the Black, and Quo Vadis?. She also took a guest role in the American television series Miami Vice in 1986.
Legal profession
After leaving the entertainment industry, Olga sought a career in law. She attended the University of Kent to pursue her legal education. She successfully graduated with a law degree in 2007. By 2010, she had earned admission to the Bermuda Bar Association, marking her official shift from acting to legal practice.
Family and personal life
Olga Karlatos married the Greek-Ethiopian filmmaker Nikos Papatakis in 1967. The couple had one son together named Serge, who was born that same year. Their marriage ended in divorce in 1982.
In 1983, she married Arthur Rankin Jr., an American producer, writer, and director. This marriage occurred after she worked on his television adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray, titled The Sins of Dorian Gray. The couple eventually established their residence in Bermuda.
Birthday and age
Olga Karlatos was born on April 20, 1947, which makes Olga 79 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Olga shares the date with 26 other famous people.
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