Christos Valavanidis (; 21 May 1944 â 6 March 2026) was a Greek actor and poet. He graduated from the National Theatre Drama School, in 1973. He appeared in the theatre, in various television series, in theatre for television and more than sixty films from 1979 to 2026. Valavanidis also published three poetic collections.
He was married to the actress Aspasia Kralli and had one daughter, Katerina. With his wife, he created the âÂÂApo Mihanis TheatreâÂÂ.
Valavanidis died on 6 March 2026, at the age of 81.