Polish movie actors born in the year 1933
Here are 12 famous actors from Poland were born in 1933:
Roman Polanski
Roman Polanski (August 18, 1933 Paris-) also known as Rajmund Liebling, Rajmund Roman Liebling, Rajmund Roman Thierry Polański, Roman Polañski, Roman Raymond Polanski, Roman Raymond Polański, Romek Wilk, R. Polanski or Romek Polanski is a Polish film director, actor, screenwriter, film producer and writer. He has two children, Morgane Polanski and Elvis Polanski.
Polanski, who survived the Holocaust as a child, began his filmmaking career in Poland in the 1950s before achieving international acclaim in the 1960s with films such as "Rosemary's Baby" and "Chinatown." In 1969, his pregnant wife, Sharon Tate, was murdered by members of the Manson Family, which led to Polanski's long-standing legal troubles in the United States. Despite the controversy, he continued to make films, including the Oscar-winning "The Pianist" in 2002. In addition to his work in the film industry, Polanski is also a prolific writer and has published a number of books, including his memoir "Roman" in 1984.
Yosef Carmon
Yosef Carmon (June 14, 1933 Poland-) a.k.a. Yosef Carmon-Korman, Yosef Korman, Yossi Carmon, Yosi Carmon or Yosi is a Polish actor and theatre director. He has three children, Tzvika Korman, Asaf Korman and Michal Korman.
Carmon was born in Poland in 1933 to a Polish-Jewish family. In 1942, his family was sent to the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II, but they managed to escape and hide in the attic of a building in Warsaw. After the war, Carmon and his family emigrated to Israel and settled in Tel Aviv.
Carmon began his acting career in the 1950s, performing in Hebrew language theatre productions. He later became a director, producing plays for several theaters in Israel. Carmon is also known for his work in Israeli television and film, appearing in popular TV series and movies.
In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Carmon is an active member of the Israeli-Polish community, working to promote cultural and educational exchanges between the two countries. He has been honored with several awards for his contributions to Israeli culture, including the Israel Prize in 2019.
Mieczyslaw Kalenik
Mieczyslaw Kalenik (January 1, 1933 Międzyrzec Podlaski-) is a Polish actor.
He graduated from the Acting Department of the State Theatre School in Warsaw in 1956. In his career that spanned over five decades, Kalenik has appeared in a number of prominent Polish films and television series, including "Kanal", "Jutro Premiera", "Chlopcy", and "Stop Train 349". He has also performed on stage at the National Theatre in Warsaw, and has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to Polish culture, including the Medal for Merit to Culture - Gloria Artis.
Jan Skotnicki
Jan Skotnicki (March 20, 1933 Łódź-August 5, 2013 Stegna) was a Polish actor.
He graduated from the National Higher School of Theatre and Film in Warsaw in 1956. Skotnicki began his acting career in the theatre and later transitioned to film, appearing in over 40 films and television shows. He was a member of the Polish Film Academy and was awarded the Medal for Merit to Culture - Gloria Artis in 2005. Skotnicki was known for his roles in popular Polish films such as "The Deluge" (1974), "Nights and Days" (1975), and "Man of Iron" (1981). He was also a voice actor and lent his voice to Polish dubs of foreign films and cartoons.
Leszek Drogosz
Leszek Drogosz (January 6, 1933 Kielce-September 7, 2012 Kielce) also known as Bulakow, Leszek Melchior Drogosz or Czarodziej ringu was a Polish actor and professional boxer.
Drogosz began boxing at the age of 15 and went on to become a professional boxer. He won several titles throughout his career, including the European Light Heavyweight Championship in 1961. However, he is perhaps best known for his work as an actor. Drogosz appeared in over 100 films and television shows, often portraying tough, no-nonsense characters. He was particularly popular in the 1960s and 1970s, during the height of the Polish film industry. In addition to his acting career, Drogosz also worked as a boxing trainer and commentator. He passed away in 2012 at the age of 79.
Andrzej Jarecki
Andrzej Jarecki (May 3, 1933 Warsaw-May 7, 1993 Waverly) also known as Stanislaw Jarecki was a Polish screenwriter, playwright, poet, satirist, critic, translator and actor.
He graduated from the Faculty of Polish Studies at the University of Warsaw and later attended the National Film School in Łódź. Jarecki was one of the founders of the “Piwnica pod Baranami” cabaret in Kraków, which was a hub of artistic and intellectual activity in Poland in the 1960s. He wrote several plays and scripts for theatre productions, films and TV shows, including the popular TV series “Alternatywy 4”. Jarecki was a member of the Polish Writers' Union and was awarded numerous literary prizes throughout his career. Despite his success, he was an outspoken critic of the communist regime and was frequently censored and harassed by the authorities. Jarecki emigrated to the United States in 1982, where he continued to write and translate works of Polish literature. He passed away in 1993 and is buried in the Holy Trinity Cemetery in Waverly, New York.
Mariusz Gorczynski
Mariusz Gorczynski (March 25, 1933 Warsaw-December 20, 1990 Warsaw) was a Polish actor.
He is best known for his roles in Polish films such as "Krzyzacy" (1960), "Samson" (1961), and "Popioly" (1965). Gorczynski was also a respected stage actor, performing in numerous theatrical productions throughout his career. He was a graduate of the National Higher School of Theatre in Warsaw and later taught at the same institution. In addition to his work in film and theater, Gorczynski also lent his voice to several Polish-language versions of foreign films, including the role of Darth Vader in the Polish dub of "Star Wars". He was posthumously awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta for his contributions to Polish culture.
Tadeusz Chyla
Tadeusz Chyla (October 30, 1933 Sopot-) otherwise known as Tadeusz Chyła is a Polish actor.
He graduated from the National Film School in Łódź in 1959 and quickly became a well-known actor in Poland. Chyla has acted in over 80 films and television series, including "Man of Marble" (1977), "Three Colors: White" (1994), and "The Pianist" (2002) for which he was nominated for a European Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also appeared on stage in numerous productions at the Polish Theatre in Warsaw. Chyla is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in Polish cinema and has received numerous awards for his contributions to the film industry.
Tadeusz Bartkowiak
Tadeusz Bartkowiak (October 25, 1933 Nowe Gołębiewko-) is a Polish actor.
He graduated from the State Higher School of Theater in Warsaw in 1957 and then began his career in the theater. He has acted in numerous plays, including classic plays such as "Hamlet" and "Macbeth", as well as contemporary plays. In addition to his work in the theater, Bartkowiak is also known for his roles in films and television shows. Some of his most notable film roles include "The Ashes" (1965), "The Manuscript Found in Saragossa" (1965), and "The Promised Land" (1975). He has also appeared in many popular TV shows in Poland. Throughout his career, Bartkowiak has received numerous awards for his contributions to Polish theater and cinema.
Jerzy Molga
Jerzy Molga (May 8, 1933 Warsaw-) is a Polish actor.
He graduated from the State Higher School of Theatre in Krakow in 1956. He began his acting career on the stage of the National Theatre in Warsaw. Molga is known for his roles in such films as "Colonel Wolodyjowski" (1969), "The Deluge" (1974), and "Lech Walesa. Man of Hope" (2013). He also appeared in many popular Polish TV series such as "Czterdziestolatek" (The Forty-year-old) and "Zmiennicy" (The Changelings). In 2011, he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta, one of the highest honors given to civilians in Poland.
Henryk Łapiński
Henryk Łapiński (January 2, 1933 Warsaw-) is a Polish actor and voice actor.
He began his acting career in 1954 at the Studio Theatre in Warsaw. Throughout his career, he has appeared in numerous theater productions, films, and television shows. Some of his notable film roles include "Eroica", "Ashes and Diamonds", and "Man of Marble". He has also lent his voice to many animated films and TV shows, including the Polish version of "The Little Mermaid" and "Aladdin". In addition to his acting work, Łapiński is also a renowned acting teacher and has taught at the Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art. He has received several awards for his contributions to film and theater, including the Commander's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta.
Krzysztof Teodor Toeplitz
Krzysztof Teodor Toeplitz (January 28, 1933 Otrębusy-March 30, 2010 Warsaw) was a Polish actor and screenwriter. He had one child, Kasper T. Toeplitz.
Toeplitz began his acting career in the mid-1950s and quickly became a prominent figure in Polish cinema. He appeared in over 60 films throughout his career, including popular titles such as "Eroica" and "Ashes and Diamonds". He also wrote screenplays for several films, including "The Cruise" and "From a Far Country". In addition to his work in film, Toeplitz was also a talented stage actor and performed in numerous theatrical productions.
Throughout his career, Toeplitz received many accolades for his work in film and theatre, including the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta and the Gloria Artis Medal for Cultural Merit. He was also a respected acting teacher and mentor, having taught at the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw for many years.
In his personal life, Toeplitz was known for his passionate advocacy for human rights and social justice. He was involved in numerous political causes and was a prominent member of the Solidarity movement in the 1980s. Toeplitz passed away in March 2010 at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy as one of Poland's most beloved actors and cultural figures.