Polish movie actors born in the year 1900
Here are 9 famous actors from Poland were born in 1900:
Edward Raquello
Edward Raquello (May 14, 1900 Warsaw-August 24, 1976 New York City) otherwise known as Eduardo Raquello or Edouard Raquello was a Polish actor.
He began his acting career in Europe and became known for his performances on stage and screen. In the 1920s, he moved to the United States and continued to act in films, often playing suave and sophisticated characters. Raquello also worked as a producer and director, and was involved in the creation of several successful theatrical productions. He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of his contributions to the entertainment industry. However, Raquello's career was interrupted during World War II when he served in the U.S. Army. After the war, he returned to acting, but faced discrimination due to his Polish background. Despite this, he continued to work in the industry and remained a respected figure in the world of entertainment until his death in 1976.
Joseph Green
Joseph Green (April 23, 1900 Łódź-June 20, 1996 Great Neck) also known as Józef Green, Joe Greene, Joseph Greene, Joseph Victor, Yoysef Grinberg, Joseph Greenberg or Josef Grünberg was a Polish screenwriter, film director, film producer and actor.
He was a prominent figure in the Yiddish film industry, directing and producing over 100 films during his career. He was also a founding member of the Jewish Actors Union and served as its president for many years. Green's films often dealt with themes of Jewish identity and culture, portraying lively depictions of shtetl life and Hasidic traditions. In addition to his work in film, Green was also a prolific writer, publishing several books and articles on Jewish culture and history. Later in life, he became a respected teacher and mentor, passing on his knowledge and passion for cinema to a new generation of filmmakers.
Osip Abdulov
Osip Abdulov (November 16, 1900 Łódź-June 14, 1953 Moscow) a.k.a. Osip Naumovich Abdulov, O. Abdulov or O.N. Abdulov was a Polish actor. He had one child, Vsevolod Osipovich Abdulov.
Osip Abdulov was part of the Soviet film industry, and appeared in over 60 films during his career. He studied at the Vakhtangov Theatre School and worked with the Vakhtangov Theatre until 1925. He then moved to Moscow and worked with the Moscow Art Theatre until 1933. Some of his notable roles were in the films "Chapaev" (1934), "The Forty-first" (1956), and "The Return of the Vagabond" (1949).
During World War II, Abdulov served in the Soviet military as a member of the special propaganda battalion. After the war, he continued his acting career and also worked as a teacher at the Moscow Art Theatre School.
Abdulov was honored posthumously with the title of People's Artist of the RSFSR (Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic) in 1956.
Waclaw Zastrzezynski
Waclaw Zastrzezynski (March 22, 1900 Vilnius-November 22, 1959 Katowice) was a Polish actor.
He began his acting career in the 1920s and quickly became a well-known stage actor in Poland. He worked with some of the most prominent theaters in the country, including the Wroclaw and Gdynia theaters. In addition to his work in theater, he also appeared in several Polish films in the 1930s and 1940s. However, it was his work in the theater that he was most famous for.
Zastrzezynski was known for his versatility as an actor and was able to portray a range of characters, from tragic heroes to comedic foils. He was also known for his intensity and dedication to his craft. Despite the difficult political climate in Poland during World War II and the years following, he continued to work in the theater and maintain his reputation as one of the country's most talented actors.
After his death in 1959, Zastrzezynski was remembered as one of the greats of Polish theater, and his legacy continues to inspire new generations of theater artists in Poland and beyond.
Boleslaw Kaminski
Boleslaw Kaminski (February 20, 1900 Łódź-February 15, 1992 Łódź) was a Polish actor.
He began his career in the early 1920s, and became one of the most recognizable stars of the Polish cinema during the interwar period. Kaminski appeared in over 70 films, often portraying characters who were tough and uncompromising, but also deeply humane.
He continued to act in films throughout World War II and during the communist era that followed. Despite this, Kaminski managed to maintain a measure of artistic independence, and was known for his commitment to the craft of acting.
In addition to his work in film, Kaminski was also a stage actor and director, and played a key role in the development of Polish theater in the postwar period. For his contributions to Polish culture, he was awarded the Order of Polonia Restituta, one of Poland's highest honors for artistic achievement.
Adolf Dymsza
Adolf Dymsza (April 7, 1900 Warsaw-August 20, 1975 Góra Kalwaria) a.k.a. Adolf Bagiński or Dodek was a Polish actor. He had one child, Anita Dymszówna.
Dymsza was known for his comedic performances on stage and in films. He started his acting career in 1925 and went on to appear in over 70 films throughout his career. Some of his notable works include "Cudzoziemka" (1938), "Skłamałam" (1937) and "Wielka droga" (1947), among others. His style of acting was characterized by physical comedy and witty humor. Apart from his work in films, Dymsza also had a successful career on stage, performing in various theater productions. He was honored with numerous awards throughout his career, including the Knight Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta. Dymsza passed away in Góra Kalwaria in 1975 at the age of 75, leaving behind a legacy as one of Poland's most beloved actors.
Juliusz Lubicz-Lisowski
Juliusz Lubicz-Lisowski (February 25, 1900 Kiev Governorate-July 22, 1993 Warsaw) otherwise known as Julian Lisowski or Juliusz Lisowski was a Polish actor.
Lisowski began his career in theaters in eastern Poland before making his film debut in the 1925 silent film "Dyabełko," directed by Ryszard Ordyński. He went on to appear in over 70 films throughout his career, including such Polish classics as "Złote obrączki" (1937) and "Eroica" (1958). Lisowski was also well known for his voice work in radio dramas and dubbing foreign films. During World War II, he joined the Polish Armed Forces and was captured by German forces, spending time in several prisoner-of-war camps. Lisowski was awarded the Order of Polonia Restituta in 1954 and the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Polish Republic in 1978 for his contributions to Polish culture.
Aleksander Żabczyński
Aleksander Żabczyński (July 24, 1900 Warsaw-May 31, 1958 Warsaw) was a Polish actor.
He was best known for his work in the theater and film industries of Poland. Żabczyński attended drama school in Warsaw and made his stage debut in 1923. Over the next few years, he became a popular actor on the Warsaw stage, performing in a variety of roles. In the 1930s, he began to work in film and appeared in several well-known Polish movies. During World War II, he was imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp, but was later released and returned to acting after the war. He continued to work in theater and film until his death in 1958. Throughout his career, Żabczyński was widely regarded as one of Poland's greatest actors.
Stanislaw Belski
Stanislaw Belski (August 23, 1900 Warsaw-June 3, 1960 London) was a Polish actor.
He started his acting career in the silent film era in Poland and eventually became one of the most renowned actors in Polish cinema. Belski appeared in over 60 films throughout his career, including "Piętro wyżej" (1937), "Włóczęgi" (1939), and "Biały Murzyn" (1948). He was known for his dynamic acting style and versatility as an actor, often playing both comedic and dramatic roles.
In addition to his work in film, Belski was also active in theater, both as an actor and director. He was a member of the National Theater in Warsaw and the Jewish Theater in Warsaw. During World War II, he was imprisoned in the Warsaw Ghetto and later in the Auschwitz concentration camp, where he continued to perform in theater productions to entertain fellow prisoners.
After the war, Belski emigrated to London, where he continued to act in film and theater productions. He remained active in the Polish community and was a frequent performer on Polish radio and television. Belski passed away in London in 1960 at the age of 59. His contributions to Polish cinema and theater live on as a testament to his talent and dedication to his craft.