Christos Callow was born in

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in 1955. He studied vocal music at the National Conservatory in Athens and theatre at the Katselis Drama School. In 1979 he was given the part of Archbishop Ansnan in

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. Callow appeared in numerous TV series including

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's production of Lord Elgin and Some Stones of No Value. In 1990, he was selected to represent Greece at the

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with the song "Horis Skopo" (Without Purpose). The song was placed 19th out of 22 entries. He was also a candidate in the greek Eurovision finals in 1987 (3rd) and in 1988 (unknown result).

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