Dukakis () is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
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John Dukakis
John Dukakis (; born June 9, 1958) is an American former actor, entertainer, music executive, and political aide.
Early life
Dukakis was born John Chaffetz Jr. in San Jose, California, on June 9, 1958, and grew up in the Boston area. He is the so ...
(born John A. Chaffetz), actor, son of Kitty Dukakis and stepson of Michael Dukakis
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Kitty Dukakis
Katharine Dickson Dukakis ( ; Maiden and married names, née Dickson; December 26, 1936 – March 21, 2025) was an American author and activist for various social causes. She served as the First Lady of Massachusetts from 1975 to 1979 and 1983 t ...
(Katharine D. Dukakis), author, wife of Michael Dukakis
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Michael Dukakis
Michael Stanley Dukakis ( ; born November 3, 1933) is an American politician and lawyer who served as governor of Massachusetts from 1975 to 1979 and from 1983 to 1991. He is the longest-serving governor in Massachusetts history and only the s ...
, former Massachusetts governor and 1988 Democratic Party presidential candidate
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Olympia Dukakis
Olympia Dukakis (June 20, 1931 – May 1, 2021) was an American actress. She performed in more than 130 stage productions, in some 60 films, and in approximately 50 television series. Best known as a screen actress, she started her career in the ...
, American actress, cousin of Michael Dukakis
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Greek-language surnames