Toma Caragiu
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Toma Caragiu | |
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Born | 21 August 1925 Argos Orestikon, Kastoria, Greece |
Died | 4 March 1977 (aged 51) Bucureşti, România |
Occupation | actor |
Nationality | Romanian |
Toma Caragiu (21 August 1925 - 4 March 1977) was a Romanian actor with a rich history in theatre, television and film. He was best known for comedy roles, but also played dramatic roles.
He was born in an Aromanian family, in the Greek town of Argos Orestiko, in the Kastoria province.
[edit] Death
In the evening of 4 March 1977, he was in his apartment when the 1977 Bucharest Earthquake occurred. He rushed out the door, but that part of the building collapsed, killing him.
He is buried in the Bellu cemetery.