Olympia Dukakis

circa 1995:  American actor Olympia Dukakis with short hair and large gemstone earrings.  (Photo by Victor Malafronte/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Victor Malafronte/Hulton Archive

Olympia Dukakis is one of those character actresses who infallibly lends a touch of class to whatever picture she's in. Despite her extraordinary dignity and class, she is able to make even the most outrageous character believable. Though she is well regarded in film, Dukakis has spent the bulk of her distinguished career on-stage as an actress and a director. She is also a highly respected ... Read More