Nick Dennis

Nick Dennis (April 26, 1904 – November 14, 1980) was a Greek American film actor born in Thessaly, Greece.

The supporting actor, who began in films in 1947, was known for playing ethnic types (usually Greek) in films such as Kiss Me Deadly and the Humphrey Bogart film Sirocco. Dennis, who spoke Greek fluently, appeared in a number of television programs in the 1960s and 1970s including playing the parts of Orderly Nick Kanavaras on the medical drama Ben Casey and Uncle Constantine on the detective show Kojak.

Nick Dennis also played the role of Pablo Gonzales in Tennessee Williams' play, A Streetcar Named Desire, as well as its subsequent film version in 1951.

Nick Dennis is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 33 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Kojak (1973), Too Late Blues (1961), Ben Casey (1961), The Rebel (1959), Kiss Me Deadly (1955), East of Eden (1955), Eight Iron Men (1952), A Streetcar Named Desire (1951). The recorded credits span 1947 to 1973, including 17 movies and 16 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.