Louis Mandilore is an Australian actor who often gets the roles of criminal elements. âMy Big Greek Weddingâ, âIn Search of Adventureâ, âAngel's Edgeâ, âThe Game of Their Lifeâ, âCraving for Speedâ, âBetrayalâ are well-known films with his participation. It can also be seen in the TV series Castle, Antiquity Hunters, Friends, Charmed. What else can you tell about Louis, his life and creative activity?
Louis Mandilore: The Beginning of the Way
The actor was born in Melbourne, it happened in September 1966. Louis Mandilore was born into a family of Greek immigrants whose professional activities were not related to the world of cinema. He has an older brother, Costas, who also chose the acting profession. Spectators Kostas remembered thanks to a series of horror films "Saw", he played the detective Mark Hoffman.
As a child, Louis was not interested in dramatic art; his main hobby was sports. Mandilore was engaged in Thai boxing, achieved great success in football, for some time was a member of the Australian youth team. However, fate decreed that he became an actor.
First roles
Louis Mandilore played his first role in the TV series "Chinese Beach". In this television project, which tells about the everyday life of the American military, he played a minor hero. Further, the actor starred in episodes of several popular series, for example, âTouch of an angelâ, âFriendsâ, âCharmedâ, âTighten gyrusâ, âGrace on fireâ.
In 1996, a novice artist managed to attract the attention of Jean-Claude Van Damme, who offered him a small role in his directorial debut, "In Search of Adventure." The picture tells the story of a criminal who travels in search of his life's destiny. Van Damme appreciated the acting talent of Louis, helped the young man to get the main role in the film "Champions". In this film, he embodied the image of a champion in "gladiatorial" battles, who intends to avenge the death of his brother.
"Chinese downtown"
For the first time, Louis Mandilore was able to attract the attention of viewers thanks to the TV show "Chinese City". The comedy action movie tells the story of the legendary policeman from Shanghai, who is in Los Angeles to capture the Chinese mafia. The actor embodied the image of Louis Malone, who becomes the partner of the protagonist, and then his close friend.
It was assumed that Mandilore will be removed in the second season of "Chinese City". To the dismay of the actorâs fans, the contract with him was terminated, the reasons for which remained behind the scenes. Various versions have been voiced, including the romantic relationship of the performer of the role of Malone with colleague Kelly Hu. The termination of the contract had no consequences for the career of the actor, he soon starred in the sparkling crime comedy "Guy, you hit."
New century
In 2002, the comedy âMy Big Greek Weddingâ was presented to the audience court. Louis Mandilore brilliantly embodied the image of Nick, the brother of the main character in this picture. The film, which tells the story of a girl tired of her family, has earned more than $ 200 million at the worldwide box office, which speaks of his tremendous success. Further, Louis starred in the television project of the same name, where he again played Nick, beloved by many viewers.
In the new century, Mandilore got one bright role after another, most often he created images of criminals. He starred in the Thriller Angel's Edge, which narrates an investigation into the brutal murder of young priestesses of love. Then the actor showed himself in the film "Pink Gang", played Frank Bianchi in the dramatic action movie "Betrayal".
Worthy of the attention of fans and other films of Louis Mandilore. In the sports drama "The Game of Their Life", he starred with his brother Costas, both actors played the roles of football players. The plot of the picture is borrowed from real life, the drama tells about the legendary match between the teams of England and the USA, which took place in 1950. âThirst for speedâ, âHostagesâ, âThe path of the swordâ, âIn pursuit of good luckâ, âSinners and saintsâ, âPerfect summerâ, âCode of honorâ, âââHotel of the damnedâ - other interesting films with his participation.
Personal life
The biography of Louis Mandilore suggests that he was married to actress Talisa Soto. She was remembered by the audience thanks to the films âMortal Kombatâ, âDreamcatcherâ and âDon Juan de Marcoâ. Surprisingly, soon after the divorce, Talis married the older brother of actor Costas. This event had no effect on the relations of relatives, Luis enjoys spending time with his beloved nephew, the son of Costas and Talisa. Later, his first wife divorced and with his brother, married actor Benjamin Bratt.
The second marriage of the famous actor turned out to be stronger. The chosen one of Luis was the little-known actress Anila Zaman in our country, he is still married to this girl. Lovers were not embarrassed by a significant age difference. The couple has no joint children yet, but their appearance in the future cannot be ruled out.