Greek Famous Names Starting with Letter J

S an American fashion designer, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His clients have included su

S an American fashion designer, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His clients have included such celebrities as Diana Ross and actress Rosalind Russell. His most famous client is former First Lady Nancy Reagan, wife of former President Ronald Reagan, for whom he designed gowns. His work is characterized by exacting craftsmanship, particularly in the extensive use of hand beading, full, loose dresses and chiffon coats over simple sheaths, as well as the extensive use of silk fabrics.

He also competed in several international piano competitions such as the Tschaikovsky International

He also competed in several international piano competitions such as the Tschaikovsky International Piano Competition in Moscow, the Liszt Piano Competition in Budapest and the first Arthur Rubinstein Piano Competition in Israel, greatly acclaimed by both public and jury.

Was a Greek composer.He was born in Heliopolis, Egypt, of Greek parents. He was educated at the Engl

Was a Greek composer.He was born in Heliopolis, Egypt, of Greek parents. He was educated at the English School in Alexandria and he took his first piano lessons from various teachers and from the important Greek pianist Gina Bachauer. In 1948 he gained an MA in philosophy after having studied with Ludwig Wittgenstein and Bertrand Russell in Cambridge.

Is an organizational theorist and intellectual from Preveza, Greece. Kallinikos is currently profess

Is an organizational theorist and intellectual from Preveza, Greece. Kallinikos is currently professor of information systems at the Department of Management in London School of Economics.

Is an organization and communication scholar and intellectual. He was born in the town of Preveza, w

Is an organization and communication scholar and intellectual. He was born in the town of Preveza, western Greece. He is also a citizen of Sweden. Kallinikos is currently a professor in the Information Systems and Innovation Group, Department of Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). His scholarly projects have over the years covered several themes ranging from the significance writing and notation has assumed in the making of modern organizations through the understanding of markets as semiotic systems to the study of bureaucracy and institutions.

The artist introduced found objects in his paintings, among them live animals but also fire, earth,

The artist introduced found objects in his paintings, among them live animals but also fire, earth, burlap sacks, gold. He replaced the canvas with bed frames, doorways, windows or simply the gallery itself. In 1967, Kounellis joined the Arte Povera movement of Germano

Is an English-born Cypriot international footballer currently playing for Leyton Orient also known a

Is an English-born Cypriot international footballer currently playing for Leyton Orient also known as The O's. He wears squad number 20 and plays on the right side of midfield but is mainly deployed as a winger.

Was a world leading fashion designer in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. His designs reflected the influe

Was a world leading fashion designer in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. His designs reflected the influences of his travels, specializing in creating draped evening gowns in chiffon and mousseline, based on early Greek and Egyptian robes.

Was an artist. He was of mixed Greek and French descent. As a child he was known as a prodigy, and r

Was an artist. He was of mixed Greek and French descent. As a child he was known as a prodigy, and received commissions to paint portraits of prominent Athenians. [1] At 19, Varda moved to Paris where he met Picasso and Braque and lost all interest in the academic style of painting he had been pursuing until that time. [1] He moved to London during World War I, became a ballet dancer[2], and began to make friends with members of the avant garde in London.[2] [3]

In Sitia on the Greek island of Crete.As a young boy, Jenny's original name was John, in honour of h

In Sitia on the Greek island of Crete.As a young boy, Jenny's original name was John, in honour of her deceased father who drowned at sea while trying to rescue a woman. At an early age, Jenny decided that she wanted to be female. She was able to obtain female hormones at the age of 13, which prevented her from experiencing puberty as a male. John chose the name Jenny to honour her sister, Eugenia, who hosted and aided their family when they moved to Athens.

Is an acclaimed Greek poet and translator. She read Philology at the University of Athens.

Is an acclaimed Greek poet and translator. She read Philology at the University of Athens.

Was a Greek-American performer and music producer. He was the lead singer of the New York pop punk b

Was a Greek-American performer and music producer. He was the lead singer of the New York pop punk band the Dots and also discovered and produced the hardcore band Bad Brains.

Was a Greek swimmer.

Was a Greek swimmer.

Is a bodybuilding expert. John Stamatopoulos was born to Dimitri and Helen Stamatopoulos in Athens,

Is a bodybuilding expert. John Stamatopoulos was born to Dimitri and Helen Stamatopoulos in Athens, Greece. He has written many important articles about dieting, nutrition, supplementation and exercising. He was the first to introduce the "Wave Supplement

Is a retired Greek American professional basketball player and a professional basketball coach. Korf

Is a retired Greek American professional basketball player and a professional basketball coach. Korfas played college basketball at Pepperdine University from 1982-1986. Korfas played for PAOK with whom he won the Cup Winners' Cup in 1991, the Greek Champ

Chandris was born in Chios, then part of the Ottoman Empire. In 1915, after years of experience in t

Chandris was born in Chios, then part of the Ottoman Empire. In 1915, after years of experience in the shipping industry, he bought his first ship, the S/S Dimitrios. By World War I Chandris' fleet was made up of four ships, including steamships. In 1922 he expanded into the passenger shipping market.

As among the creators of the Finite Element Method (FEM) and lately Professor at the University of S

As among the creators of the Finite Element Method (FEM) and lately Professor at the University of Stuttgart and Director of the Institute for Statics and Dynamics of Aerospace Structures.

Was the first person to present the Standard Model of particle physics in a single report. Additiona

Was the first person to present the Standard Model of particle physics in a single report. Additionally, he was the first, along with colleagues Glashow and Maiani, to recognize the critical importance of a fourth quark, later known as the "Charm quark".

Was a Greek businessman. He was majority shareholder of Proton Bank. In 1990, he founded Sigma Secur

Was a Greek businessman. He was majority shareholder of Proton Bank. In 1990, he founded Sigma Securities S.A. where he held the positions of Chairman and Managing Director until the year 2000 when the company was acquired by Piraeus Bank. Sigma Securities was the first private societe anonyme securities house in Greece. His tireless efforts, combined with his innovative ideas, soon led Sigma to the top position in the domestic market.

Was a Greek businessman. he came to New York in 1895 to work in the sponge trade. In 1905, he introd

Was a Greek businessman. he came to New York in 1895 to work in the sponge trade. In 1905, he introduced sponge diving to Tarpon Springs, Florida. Cocoris recruited Greek sponge divers from the Dodecanese Islands. By the 1930s, the sponge industry of Tarpon Springs was very productive, generating millions of dollars a year.

Was an American actor, screenwriter, and director. He is considered a pioneer of American independen

Was an American actor, screenwriter, and director. He is considered a pioneer of American independent film.

Greek businessman active in the shipping industry. A family friend of the Onassis family, he is best

Greek businessman active in the shipping industry. A family friend of the Onassis family, he is best known for his purchase and restoration of the Onassis family yacht, now known as the Christina O, which he operates as a charter yacht. His other projects include the purchase and conversion of the former Yugoslavian presidential yacht Galeb, which was the third largest yacht in the world at one time. Presently, the yacht is rented out to family friends, as well as those who are considered to be "rich and famous". Some clients who frequent the Chrisina O include Anna Nicole Smith

Was a Greek/South African astronomer.

Was a Greek/South African astronomer.

Is an American contemporary menswear fashion designer. He grew up in the metro Detroit suburb of All

Is an American contemporary menswear fashion designer. He grew up in the metro Detroit suburb of Allen Park, a downriver community situated south of the city of Detroit. He attended Allen Park High School.

Is a Greek professional poker player who has achieved twice the first place in Greek Poker Tournamen

Is a Greek professional poker player who has achieved twice the first place in Greek Poker Tournaments and once in Greek Poker Championship among other notable performances. He is often spelled as Ioannis or Yiannis / Giannis Mpouzalas. Bouzalas attended the 2009 World Series of Poker Europe main event in London but never made it to the final table as Daniel Negreanu lost to Barry Shulman.