Stefan Gryff

Stefan Gryff, born in Warsaw, Poland in 1939, is an Australian actor of Polish origin. He has specialised in playing Russians, Poles, Greeks and other Mediterranean types.

Gryff studied Law at the University of Sydney and during his studies appeared in several plays and revues with the University dramatic societies. He practised as a lawyer in Australia before leaving for London where he appeared in a number of stage plays before moving into television and films. He is best-known for his role as Captain Krasakis in the TV series "The Lotus Eaters" and its sequel "Who Pays the Ferryman?".

His film appearances include "Isadora" (1968), "Julia" (1977), "Reds" (1981), "Eleni" (1985), "Surviving Picasso" (1996)," Anna Karenina" (1997) and "The Saint" (1997). He has also appeared in episodes of the television series "The Avengers", "The Onedin Line", "Poirot", "Midnight Man" and "Holby City".

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