Polish movie actors born in the year 1904
Here are 6 famous actors from Poland were born in 1904:
Andrzej Bogucki
Andrzej Bogucki (November 11, 1904 Warsaw-July 29, 1978 Warsaw) a.k.a. The Polish Chevalier was a Polish actor and singer-songwriter.
He began his career in 1925 as a singer in cabarets and on the radio. In the 1930s, he was a well-known actor in the Warsaw theaters, and later became a film actor, appearing in about 30 films. During World War II, he performed for the Polish underground resistance movement, earning him the nickname "The Polish Chevalier". After the war, he continued to act on stage and in films, becoming one of the most beloved actors in Poland. He was also a popular recording artist, releasing many albums of his own compositions and covers of popular songs. In addition to his artistic work, Bogucki was a passionate supporter of Polish independence and a fierce opponent of Nazism and communism. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta in 1955 for his contributions to Polish culture. Bogucki died in Warsaw at the age of 73.
Otto Reichow
Otto Reichow (December 4, 1904 Czaplinek-October 20, 2000 Encino) also known as Otto Riechaw was a Polish actor.
He was born in a German family in the town of Czaplinek, Poland. His family moved to Berlin when he was still young, and he began to study acting at the State Drama School in Berlin. He started his acting career in the 1920s, performing in theaters in Berlin and Vienna.
In the 1930s, Reichow moved to Hollywood to pursue his acting career. He appeared in numerous films, including "The Lives of a Bengal Lancer" (1935), "The Plainsman" (1936), and "Action in Arabia" (1944). He also appeared in several TV shows in the 1950s and 1960s.
Reichow was married three times and had three children. He remained active in the entertainment industry until his death in 2000, shortly after celebrating his 96th birthday.
Marian Wyrzykowski
Marian Wyrzykowski (July 15, 1904 Chotomów-April 23, 1970 Warsaw) was a Polish actor and film director. He had one child, Juliusz Wyrzykowski.
Marian Wyrzykowski was born in Chotomów, Poland on July 15, 1904. He studied acting at the National Theatre School in Warsaw and made his stage debut in 1927. Wyrzykowski appeared in over 40 films, including "Powrót" (The Return) in 1946 and "Baza ludzi umarlych" (Deadly Denied) in 1959.
In addition to his successful acting career, Wyrzykowski also worked as a film director. He directed his first film, "Piątka z ulicy Barskiej" (Five From Barska Street), in 1954. The film received critical acclaim and was awarded at the Cannes Film Festival.
Wyrzykowski was also involved in teaching and was a professor at the National Film School in Lodz. He passed away on April 23, 1970 in Warsaw leaving behind his son, Juliusz Wyrzykowski who also went on to become a well-known writer and actor.
Jerzy Block
Jerzy Block (March 20, 1904 Grabica, Piotrków County-June 29, 1996 Konstancin-Jeziorna) also known as Jerzy Blok was a Polish actor.
He graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw in 1927 and made his professional debut on stage the following year. Block became a prominent actor in the interwar period, appearing in numerous plays, films, and on radio. During World War II, he was a member of the Polish resistance and was imprisoned in a concentration camp. After the war, Block returned to acting, starring in several films and stage productions. He was also a prolific voice actor, lending his voice to dubbing foreign films into Polish. Block received numerous awards, including the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta and the Gold Medal for Merit to Culture.
Jacek Woszczerowicz
Jacek Woszczerowicz (September 11, 1904 Siedlce-October 19, 1970 Warsaw) otherwise known as Marian Jacek Woszczerowicz or Woszczer was a Polish actor.
Jacek Woszczerowicz was a prominent figure in Polish theatre and cinema during the 1930s and 1940s. He began his acting career in 1927 as a member of a traveling theatre company which performed throughout Poland. Woszczerowicz joined the National Theater in Warsaw in 1936 and performed in numerous classic plays such as William Shakespeare's Hamlet, The Merchant of Venice, and Richard III.
During the World War II, Jacek Woszczerowicz was involved in the Polish resistance movement as well as serving in the Polish army. After the war, he returned to the stage and continued his acting career in both theatre and cinema. He appeared in numerous films, including the acclaimed 1958 film Eroica, which won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
Woszczerowicz was also a respected acting teacher and taught at the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw. He was awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of Siedlce, his birthplace, in 1964. Woszczerowicz passed away on October 19, 1970, in Warsaw, at the age of 66.
Henryk Vogelfänger
Henryk Vogelfänger (October 4, 1904 Lviv-October 6, 1990 Warsaw) also known as Henrik Vogelfänger, Tońko or Henry Barker was a Polish actor.
He began his acting career in the 1920s on stage and later moved on to feature films in the 1930s. Vogelfänger became one of the most recognizable actors of his time, starring in over 50 films throughout his career. He was known for his versatility and ability to portray a range of characters across genres, including drama, comedy and romance. During World War II, Vogelfänger was involved in the Polish resistance movement and was even arrested and imprisoned by the Gestapo for his activities. After the war, he returned to acting, starring in many post-war Polish films. Vogelfänger was honored with numerous awards for his contributions to film and theater, and is remembered as a talented actor who left a lasting mark on Polish film and culture.