Chris Kanakis in History Channel's - The Men Who Built America

Chris Kanakis was a photographer/reporter in the History Channel's - The Men Who Built America series. Here are stills of him featured in the Rockefeller court trial scene.

My recent time on set of the new mini-series "Men Who Built America" for the History Channel has prompted me to want to feature a few photos of my "Young, Gifted & GREEK" ancestors. These three individuals were good-looking, fashion forward, classy, upstanding and hard working Greek-Americans who fought hard for everything they had in life... including respect. Their story of being immigrants from Greece and 1st generation Greek-Americans is truly an inspiration to me and exemplifies what it really means to be "Young, Gifted & Greek". Everyday I try to live up to the standards and values they passed down to us. I hope I can accomplish as much in my life as they did theirs and that my time will be a gift for the next generation.
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Notice the very current suit my Great Grandfather is MODELING. Belt loops on suit pants were a VERY NEW fashion that started in 1914 due to the war (and with a lower waist too at that). He also has a military like low fade hair cut probably inspired by his time serving in the army in Greece. He is wearing a narrow cut tie inspired by the recent popularity in COWBOY films that started in that period. The Jacket that my Great Grandfather has was also a cutting edge fashion as it had less buttons and they also didn't go up as far. Between the gold watch, pin on tie and pockets on the top of the pants with SNAPS... you get 1 very HIP CAT even by today's standards. Even though I did not inherit that awesome suit... many have told me that I inherited his looks!

"NICK" GREAT-GRANDFATHER of Chris Kanakis
circa 1915

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My Grandfather served as a COOK in the UNITED STATES NAVY. Even though he died long before I was born, his legacy of love, dependability and loyalty to both his family AND the United States of America are ethics that still live within his family.

Phillip-Grandfather of Chris Kanakis.

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Pauline aka YIAYIA of Chris Kanakis (Yiayia is Greek for Grandmother)
in early 1950's


Pauline aka YIAYIA of Chris Kanakis with her serious, professional business woman look
in 1951. A very big statement for women in the early 1950's!
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IT'S A KANAK-A-THON on Investigation Discovery (ID) Network

IT'S A KANAK-A-THON!!!!
The 2 different leading roles Chris Kanakis had on Nightmare Next Door for the ID Network are both slated to re-air back to back January 2nd at 4 and 5 pm. It has been verified with ID over the phone and now via both ID's and TvGuide's websites...

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You can also check out the..Chris Kanakis scenes only..in the portfolio/resume videos as well so you have a heads up!!

Series: Nightmare Next Door
Channel: Investigation Discovery(ID)Network 
1st show title: The Lady Killer (airs @ 4PM)
2nd show title: Newlywed Nightmare (airs @ 5pm)

The Lady killer Chris Kanakis scenes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEqVDfQ5Esg

Newlywed Nightmare Chris Kanakis scenes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTIdx1S_ZgI

Hey BRANDI from M.M., thanks for checking this out!

Chris Kanakis Speaking in e-Learning Course Video HD

Chris Kanakis SPEAKING as an engineer office worker in clips that were part of an eLearning Course produced for content provided by Chesapeake Technology Group. The 2 cartoon versions were the versions submitted for the client to choose from which scene they liked better.. the outside version or the inside version. The Non-cartoon version was given to add to this portfolio video compilation!

Chris Kanakis LEG(parts) Model on Culpeper Wood Preservers Catalogue Cover!

1st gig for Chris Kanakis as a (Parts) Leg Model. Here his legs can be seen on the COVER of the new Culpeper Wood Preservers Catalogue! He was also photographed for a proposed feature spot (in lieu of leg model for the shoot) in the issue and an inedit photo from that series can be seen below as well!!

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COVER


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Inedit feature photo


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*BONUS PHOTO (click image to enlarge)

Chris Kanakis in between sets at the GYM!

Chris Kanakis 2nd LEADing role on Discovery Channel (ID) "Nightmare Next Door"

(Proof of Works)*Portfolio/Resume of Chris Kanakis (SAG-E)

The Chris Kanakis segments displaying his proof of work in a edgy new role as a lead character Roland in "Nightmare Next Door" on the Investigation Discovery Network (part of the Discovery Channel)! 2nd leading role!!! Chris Kanakis was also the hand-double in this episode (Newlywed Nightmare)

Chris Kanakis: Promo Model / Brand Ambassador / Event Assistant 2012

These 2 fun rare little photos of Chris Kanakis in Purple (taken really quickly right before the party guests were walking in the door) while assisting at an event gig






Chris Kanakis having fun working as a Brand Ambassador/Promo Model at an Expo. Summer 2012
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Also at the event Chris Kanakis ran into the multifaceted onsite photographer who was nice enough to do a candid impromptu mini photo-shoot outside. Here is one of the photos that I like to call a "professional candid". Just imagine the results if it would have been a planned and full photo shoot!! Great JOB!!!

huh, Chris Kanakis working for Justin Bieber?

Another photo of Chris Kanakis working as a Brand Ambassador/Promo Model in 2012... here he is having fun with the larger than life stand-up of the Bieb working as a Brand Ambassador for Justin Bieber's new all profits to charity perfume "Girlfriend". He was the ONLY promo-model booked to work that location on that day. MANY THANKS to JB for giving back to charity AND the economy as well by hiring BA's (like Chris Kanakis) ...