Polish movie actors died in the year 1980

Here are 3 famous actors from Poland died in 1980:

Leszek Herdegen

Leszek Herdegen (May 28, 1929 Poznań-January 15, 1980 Toruń) also known as Leszek Marek Herdegen was a Polish actor and writer.

He graduated from the National Higher School of Theater in Warsaw in 1952 and had a successful career in both film and theater. Herdegen was a member of the National Theatre ensemble in Warsaw and also performed on stages in Toruń and Łódź.

As an actor, he starred in many classic Polish films including "Four Tank-Men and a Dog" and "The Silent Touch". He was also an accomplished writer, penning screenplays for popular TV series and films such as "Czterdziestolatek" and "Czterdziestolatka" which he co-wrote with his wife, Joanna Jędryka.

Tragically, Herdegen died at the young age of 50 due to a heart attack while on tour with a theater company in Toruń. Despite his untimely passing, his contributions to Polish film and theater have left a lasting impact on the industry.

Wojciech Rajewski

Wojciech Rajewski (January 27, 1914 Warsaw-November 18, 1980 Konstancin-Jeziorna) was a Polish actor.

He graduated from the National Theatre School in Warsaw in 1934 and started his career on stage in various theaters across Poland. In 1945, he joined the National Theater in Warsaw, where he performed for over two decades. Rajewski was also a prominent film actor and appeared in over 30 movies throughout his career. He starred in several classics of Polish cinema, including "Kanał", "Ashes and Diamonds", and "Mother Joan of the Angels". He was awarded several prestigious accolades for his work, including the Order of Polonia Restituta and the Medal for Merit to Culture - Gloria Artis. Rajewski was a beloved figure in Polish culture and is remembered as one of the greatest actors in the country's history.

Aleksander Gassowski

Aleksander Gassowski (June 7, 1910 Saint Petersburg-May 22, 1980 Warsaw) was a Polish actor and theatre director.

He began his acting career in the 1930s and became a prominent figure in Polish theatre and film in the 1950s and 60s. Gassowski was known for his versatility, playing both comedic and serious roles. He was also a respected director and was involved in staging productions at several theatres in Poland. Despite being born in Saint Petersburg, Gassowski considered himself to be a Polish actor, and he became a naturalized citizen of Poland after World War II. Gassowski received numerous awards throughout his career, including the prestigious Order of Polonia Restituta. He was married to fellow actress, Nina Andrycz, and the couple often appeared on stage and screen together.

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