Theo Alexander
| Theo Alexander Θοδωρής Ζουμπουλίδης | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Theodoros Zoumpoulidis (Θεόδωρος Ζουμπουλίδης) c. 1981 (age 34–35) Athens, Greece |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Theodoros "Thodoris" Zoumpoulidis (Greek: Θεόδωρος "Θοδωρής" Ζουμπουλίδης;[1][2] born c. 1981), best known as Theo Alexander and also known as Theodore Zoumpoulidis (sometimes spelled Zouboulidis), is a Greek actor appearing on stage, in film and on television. He had a role in the 2007 Greek film El Greco, but is perhaps best known internationally for his multi-episode appearance as Talbot in U.S. supernatural drama series True Blood.
Early life and education
He was born Theodoros Zoumpoulidis in Greece.[3]
Alexander received a Bachelor of Arts degree in business science from Boston University, and then enrolled to study acting in New York City, New York, at the Circle in the Square Theatre School, a private drama school associated with the Circle in the Square Theatre and, as such, the only accredited school attached to a Broadway theatre.[1][4] He first appeared in television series such as CSI: NY and Pushing Daisies, but his career took off in 2007 with the episode "Chuck vs. the sausages" of the television series Chuck, where he played the role of the Greek mafioso Demitrios Stavros.
In 2010 Alexander began working on a self-written project, "Love and Let Die". He was also working on other projects as a producer and writer.
Alexander enjoys martial arts and kick-boxing.
Career
Filmography
| Year | Title | Genre | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | El Greco | biographical | Manousos | credited as Theo Zouboulidis |
| 2012 | Meteora | |||
Television work
| Year | Title | Genre | Role | Episode(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Chuck | action-comedy | Stavros Demitrios | "Chuck Versus the Imported Hard Salami" | credited as Theodore Zouboulidis |
| 2008 | CSI: NY | police procedural | Charles Kohl | "Like Water For Murder" | credited as Theodore Zoumpoulidis |
| Pushing Daisies | comedy-drama | Pierre | "Circus, Circus" | credited as Theodore Zoumpoulidis | |
| 2010 | True Blood | supernatural drama | Talbot | 7 episodes | |
References
- 1 2 http://artcom.gr/?uid=93 Actor profile
- ↑ http://www.ordino.gr/actor_en_detail.asp?id=5781 Actor profile
- ↑ http://www.dianajellinek.com/columbia_news_service.html Columbia News Service - Theodore Zoumpoulidis, a 20-something actor and Greek immigrant
- ↑ Staff writer (n.d.). "History". Circle in the Square Theatre School. Retrieved August 9, 2010.