Alexis Georgoulis was born in the Greek town Larissa. In 1993, he
started studying at the National Technical University of Athens to
become a Civil Engineer. In 1997, after graduating from the prestigious
Jasmine Drama School, Alexis would go on to star in several stage
productions. During this time, he teamed up with the dance group
"Heresis" in the performance "Carmen 33" (1997) and "The Return"
(1998).
Looking toward a career in front of the camera, Alexis took part in the
TV series "Alice in Wonderland" (1997 ET channel), and "Death Agony"
(1998 ET channel), and also in the short cut film "No One's Rose". In
2001, he co-starred in the sitcom "You Are My Mate", which became a
huge success and made him one of Greece's most sought after leading
men. Alexis would go on to appear in the Greek TV series "Oneiro Itan"
(2003), "Erastis Ditikon Proastion" (2004) and "Oi Istories Tou
Astynomou Beka" (2007).
In 2002, Alexis would star in back to back feature films, the comedy
"The Bubble" and the crime drama "Too Late Tomorrow". Following the
success of these films, Alexis starred in "Oxygono" (2003), which won
the Fipresci Prize at the Thessaloniki Film Festival. Taking advantage
of his big screen success, Alexis went on to direct the play "Good
Luck" written by the rewarded Greek writer Bill Katsikonouris for the
Progressive Stage of the National Theatre. The following year at the
Kivotos Theatre (2004), he directed the black comedy "The Shape of
Things", written by Neil Labute.
In 2005, Alexis returned to feature films playing the lead role of
Dimitris Georgiou in "Liubi". In 2009, Alexis was given the opportunity
to bring his talents overseas, playing the lead role in Fox
Searchlight's "My Life in Ruins" also starring Nia Vardalos and Richard
Dreyfuss. The film, produced by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, extended
Alexis appeal and has since made him an international star extending
far beyond Europe. Alexis can next be seen in "A Green Story" starring
opposite Shannon Elizabeth.
Georgoulis is managed by Sages Entertainment Group.