📖 Description:

In this unfiltered, heartfelt oral history interview, Greek-American actor, stand-up comedian, and producer Greg Kritikos opens up about his life, career, struggles, and humor—offering a raw look at the Greek-American experience through the eyes of a performer who truly “lived it.”

Hosted by Hellenism and interviewed by Grammaticus Macedon, this conversation blends comedy with authenticity as Greg reflects on growing up in Astoria, overcoming addiction, staying true to his Greek roots, and building a career on truth and laughter.

From the influence of old Greek and American cinema to the inner workings of stand-up comedy, Greg shares what it means to be an artist in a world that often asks you to pretend. For him, the answer is simple: just be real.

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Key Topics Discussed

  • The power of authenticity in acting and comedy

  • Growing up Greek-American in Astoria, Queens

  • Battling and overcoming personal demons

  • Greek family, values, and Orthodox roots

  • Old-school cinema and cultural identity

  • Turning hardship into humor on stage

  • What it means to be a “natural” performer

  • Storytelling as healing, memory, and pride

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Interview Details

  • Guest: Greg Kritikos – Comedian, Actor, Producer

  • Interviewer: Grammaticus Macedon

  • Hosted by: Hellenism

  • Videography & Editing: Grammaticus Macedon

📌 Tags

#GregKritikos #GreekAmerican #GreekComedy #Astoria #StandUpComedy #GreekDiaspora #GreekIdentity #Hellenism #OralHistory #AuthenticVoices #ComedianLife #GreekCinema