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Mikis Theodorakis

Is Mikis Theodorakis A-List?

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NoMikis Theodorakis is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.

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Ranking Timeline

1945D$0.001M

Begins Composing Career

Theodorakis begins his career as a composer in post-war Greece, initially struggling for recognition.

1964C$0.01M+$0.009000000000000001M

"Zorba the Greek" Score

Theodorakis composes the iconic score for "Zorba the Greek", gaining international recognition.

1967D$0.005M-$0.005M

Imprisonment by Junta

Theodorakis is imprisoned and his music is banned by the Greek military junta due to his political activism.

1974C$0.1M+$0.095M

Return from Exile

Following the fall of the junta, Theodorakis returns to Greece and resumes his musical career.

1988B$0.5M+$0.4M

Continued Compositions

Theodorakis continues to compose prolifically, his works celebrated both in Greece and internationally.

2000B$1M+$0.5M

Later Years

Theodorakis continues to compose and conduct, his legacy as a major Greek composer secured.

2026B$1M

Legacy Endures

Theodorakis's music continues to be performed worldwide, his compositions representing Greek culture and resistance.

Last updated: February 25, 2026