Mimis Traiforos

1913–1998 (age 85)

Biography

Mimis Traiforos (Greek: Μίμης Τραϊφόρος; 15 October 1913, Piraeus – 26 March 1998, Athens.) was a Greek writer and lyricist.

In 1934 he collaborated as an actor with Attik and later in 1940 with singer Sofia Vembo, his future wife. Some of Vembo's best successes were of his lyrics. Also, notable composers of the era collaborated with him, such as Giorgos Mouzakis, Manos Hatzidakis, Michalis Souyioul and Kostas Giannidis.

He worked also as a theatrical writer and wrote many revues.

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