Michael Constantine

Michael Constantine, born Gus Efstratiou in 1927, was a versatile American actor whose career spanned television and film. He won critical acclaim for his portrayal of Seymour Kaufman, a beleaguered high school principal on ABC's Room 222, securing an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 1970 and a Golden Globe the next year. In 2002, he charmed audiences as Kostas "Gus" Portokalos in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," a role he reprised in the 2016 sequel. Constantine's enduring appeal lay in his ability to convey warmth and wisdom through characters often defined by their resilience in the face of adversity.