How many books has Melina Mercouri written?

Melina Mercouri published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Melina Mercouri's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with I Was Born Greek.

What is Melina Mercouri's most famous book?

I Was Born Greek (1971) is Melina Mercouri's most widely read book.

Melina Mercouri books in order

Greek actress, singer and politician. Minister of Culture of Greece

Lived: 1920–1994
Country: Greece
Books: 1

Biography

Melina Mercouri published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with I Was Born Greek (1971).

Updated September 2026

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I Was Born Greek
Melina Mercouri's most-read book.

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I Was Born Greek (1971)
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About Melina Mercouri

Maria Amalia "Melina" Mercouri was a Greek actress, singer, activist, and politician. She came from a prominent political family for multiple generations. She received an Academy Award nomination and won a French Cannes Film Festival Best Actress Award for her performance in the film Never on Sunday (1960) and an Italian David di Donatello for Topkapi (1964). Mercouri was also nominated for one Tony Award, three Golden Globe Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and one New York Film Critics Circle Award during the course of her acting career. In 1987, she was awarded a special accolade in the first edition of the Europe Theatre Prize.

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Melina Mercouri FAQ

How many books has Melina Mercouri written?: Melina Mercouri published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Melina Mercouri's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with I Was Born Greek.
What is Melina Mercouri's last book?: I Was Born Greek (1971).
What is Melina Mercouri's most famous book?: I Was Born Greek (1971) is Melina Mercouri's most widely read book.