Mimis Traiforos

Dimitrios "Mimis" Traiforos (Greek: Δημήτριος «Μίμης» Τραϊφόρος; 18 May 1912 – 28 March 1998) was a Greek composer, poet, lyricist, writer, songwriter, singer, actor and director. 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. He died on 28 March 1998 at Evangelismos Hospital in Athens, at age 85.