Polish movie actors born in the year 1906
Here are 6 famous actors from Poland were born in 1906:
Maurice Doner
Maurice Doner (February 18, 1906 Poland-February 21, 1971 Hollywood) was a Polish actor.
Born in Poland in 1906, Maurice Doner was an actor who made his name in Hollywood. He began his career in the 1930s and appeared in a number of films throughout the decade. His most notable roles included parts in the 1937 film "The Last Gangster" and the 1939 film "Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation". Doner was known for his versatility as an actor and had the ability to play a wide range of characters, from villains to comedic supporting roles. He continued to act in films throughout the 1940s, but his career declined in the 1950s. Doner passed away in 1971 in Hollywood. Despite his relatively short career, he is remembered as a talented performer who made a significant contribution to the film industry.
Janusz Ziejewski
Janusz Ziejewski (March 25, 1906 Warsaw-November 26, 1973 Warsaw) a.k.a. Janusz Jerzy Ziejewski was a Polish actor.
He started his acting career in the 1920s and went on to become one of the leading actors of the Polish theatre and cinema. He acted in over 70 films throughout his career and collaborated with some of the finest directors in Polish cinema. His notable works include "Biały Murzyn" (1939), "Pilot Pirx's Inquest" (1979) and "Krzyżacy" (1960). Aside from his successful acting career, he was also a talented painter and graphic designer. Ziejewski was recognized with numerous awards for his contribution to Polish theatre and cinema. He was also a founding member of the Association of Polish Actors.
Witold Dederko
Witold Dederko (March 26, 1906 Siedlce-September 10, 1988 Warsaw) was a Polish actor, photographer and educator. He had one child, Szymon Dederko.
Dederko began his entertainment career in the theatre, performing in a variety of productions before transitioning to film in the 1930s. He appeared in over 20 films throughout his career, including the 1958 comedy "Winter Holidays" and the drama "Noose" in 1968. In addition to his acting work, Dederko was also a skilled photographer and his photographs were exhibited in Poland and abroad. He taught photography at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, where he was a respected educator. Dederko was posthumously awarded the Order of Polonia Restituta in recognition of his contributions to Polish culture.
Helmuth Kionka
Helmuth Kionka (November 10, 1906 Wrocław-) is a Polish actor.
Kionka began his acting career in the 1930s, performing on stage in various theaters across Poland. He made his film debut in 1948 in the movie "Teba boga kochamy". Kionka would go on to appear in over 50 films in his career, spanning several decades. He was known for his versatility as an actor, with roles ranging from drama to comedy. Kionka received numerous awards for his contributions to Polish theater and film, including the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta. Despite retiring from acting in the 1980s, Kionka remains a beloved figure in Polish entertainment.
Ned Glass
Ned Glass (April 1, 1906 Poland-June 15, 1984 Encino) was a Polish actor and carpentry.
Ned Glass began his career as an actor in the 1930s, appearing in small roles in films such as "The Thin Man" and "The Mark of Zorro." He went on to become a prolific character actor, appearing in over 80 films throughout his career. Some of his most notable roles include Doc in "West Side Story," Mr. Peabody in "Charade," and Popcorn in "The Fortune Cookie."
In addition to his work as an actor, Glass was also an accomplished carpenter, and he often worked on sets and props for films and television shows. He was known for his kind and gentle demeanor on set, and he was beloved by his fellow actors and crew members.
Glass continued to work in the entertainment industry until his death in 1984 at the age of 78. He left behind a legacy as a talented character actor and a beloved member of the Hollywood community.
Wlodzimierz Borunski
Wlodzimierz Borunski (July 3, 1906 Łódź-April 10, 1988 Warsaw) was a Polish actor, poet and theatre director.
Borunski began his acting career in the late 1920s and became a prominent figure in the Polish theatre scene. He was involved in the Warsaw-based theatre companies, including Polski Theatre and the National Theatre. He was also a writer of poetry, and his works were published in various literary magazines. As a theatre director, he was acclaimed for his innovative approach and experimental theatre productions. During World War II, he was imprisoned in the Auschwitz concentration camp, and after the war, he returned to acting and directing, receiving numerous awards for his contributions to Polish theatre. Borunski continued to work in theatre until his death in 1988, at the age of 81.