Polish movie actors born in the year 1946
Here are 23 famous actors from Poland were born in 1946:
Andrzej Seweryn
Andrzej Seweryn (April 25, 1946 Heilbronn-) also known as Andrzej Seweryn de la Comédie Française is a Polish actor, film director, acting teacher and theatre director. He has three children, Maria Seweryn, Maximilien Seweryn and Yann-Baptiste Seweryn.
Seweryn started his acting career in Poland and became one of the leading actors of his generation. He starred in many successful theater productions, films, and TV series. In 1984, he moved to France and joined the prestigious Comédie-Française, where he had a highly successful career as an actor and director. He has won numerous awards throughout his career, including the French Legion of Honor and the Polish Order of Merit. In addition to his acting and directing work, Seweryn has also been involved in teaching acting at various institutions, including the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York.
Maciej Englert
Maciej Englert (February 17, 1946 Sosnowiec-) is a Polish film director, actor and theatre director. He has two children, Michał Englert and Anna Englert.
Englert studied directing at the National Film School in Łódź and began his career as a theatre director in the 1970s. In 1981, he made his feature film debut with "Kat'yn", which won the Special Jury Prize at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
Over the years, Englert has directed a number of successful films, including "The Debt" (1999), "Drowsiness" (2008) and "Rose" (2011). He has also worked extensively in theatre, directing plays at the National Theatre in Warsaw and the Teatr Współczesny in Wrocław.
Englert has received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta and the Gloria Artis Gold Medal for Merit to Culture.
Jan Hencz
Jan Hencz (August 13, 1946 Łódź-September 25, 2010 Łódź) a.k.a. Jan Hench was a Polish actor.
He graduated from the National Academy of Theatre Arts in 1968 and made his debut on stage the same year. He appeared in numerous films and TV series in Poland throughout his career, including the popular series "Czterdziestolatek" and "Zmiennicy". Hench was also a renowned voice actor, lending his voice to many animated films and cartoons for Polish audiences. In addition to acting, he was also a talented painter and exhibited his artwork in various galleries in Poland. Jan Hencz passed away in 2010 at the age of 64 due to a serious illness.
Eugeniusz Priwieziencew
Eugeniusz Priwieziencew (August 17, 1946 Gdańsk-July 8, 2005 Warsaw) also known as Eugeniusz Priwiezencew, Zenia Priwieziencew or Eugeniusz Priwiezienziew was a Polish actor.
He graduated from the State Theatre School in Warsaw and made his debut in 1968. Priwieziencew appeared in over 50 films and television series throughout his career, including "Blind Chance" (1987), "The Decalogue" (1989), and "With Fire and Sword" (1999). He was known for his versatile acting skills and his ability to embody complex characters. Priwieziencew was also a voice actor and a dubbing director. He received many awards for his work, including the Golden Cross of Merit in 2001. He passed away in 2005 at the age of 58.
Olgierd Łukaszewicz
Olgierd Łukaszewicz (September 7, 1946 Chorzów-) a.k.a. Olgierd Lukaszewicz is a Polish actor. He has one child, Zuzanna Łukaszewicz.
Olgierd Łukaszewicz graduated from the Aleksander Zelwerowicz State Theatre Academy in Warsaw in 1969. He made his big screen debut in 1968 with a supporting role in the film "Boys Don't Cry". Throughout his long career in film and theatre, Łukaszewicz has appeared in over two hundred productions which includes movies, television, and theatre productions. Some of his notable roles in movies are in "The Promised Land", "The Maids of Wilko", "The Hexer", and "All That I Love". He is also known for his TV roles in the popular Polish TV series "Czterdziestolatek", "Alternatywy 4", and "Zmiennicy". Apart from acting, Łukaszewicz has also directed theatre productions and has written a book titled "Stanisław Lem o sztuce teatralnej". In 2010, he received the lifetime achievement award at the 35th Polish Film Festival.
Jerzy Braszka
Jerzy Braszka (May 24, 1946 Łódź-) also known as J. Braszka is a Polish actor.
He graduated from the State Higher School of Theatre in Łódź in 1969. In the following years, he joined the National Theatre in Warsaw and later went on to be a part of the Teatr Powszechny company in Warsaw. He has also acted in numerous films and television series. Braszka is known for his role as Ryszard Kowalski in the 1978 war drama film "Zmory" and as Józef Piłsudski in the historical drama series "Piłsudski". In addition to his acting career, Braszka has also worked as a theatre director and teacher.
Krzysztof Machowski
Krzysztof Machowski (February 7, 1946 Jelenia Góra-) otherwise known as K. Machowski, Krystof Machowski or Kryzstof Machowski is a Polish actor.
He graduated from the Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw in 1968. He then started his career as a stage actor at the Stefan Jaracz Theatre in Łódź. Machowski made his film debut in 1971 with the film "Zaklęte rewiry". He is known for his roles in films like "Man of Iron" (1981), "Danton" (1983) and "The Pianist" (2002). He has worked with prominent Polish directors like Andrzej Wajda, Krzysztof Kieślowski and Roman Polanski. In addition to his acting career, Machowski also works as a teacher at the Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw.
Jerzy Gralek
Jerzy Gralek (June 23, 1946 Sosnowiec-) is a Polish actor.
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He completed his acting studies in 1970 at the National Academy of Theatre Arts in Kraków. After graduation, he began his acting career in the Juliusz Słowacki Theatre in Kraków, where he played numerous roles throughout the 1970s. He also made his mark on the big screen, starring in many Polish films such as "Polskie drogi" and "Pokój z widokiem na morze".
In addition to his work in film and theatre, Gralek is also a respected educator, and has been a lecturer of acting at the National Academy of Theatre Arts since 1990. He has received numerous awards for his acting achievements, including the prestigious Order of Polonia Restituta in 2016.
Andrzej Krakowski
Andrzej Krakowski (November 4, 1946 Warsaw-) is a Polish film director, screenwriter, film producer, television producer, film editor and actor.
He graduated from the National Film School in Łódź and began his career as a documentary filmmaker. He has since directed several feature films, including "Looking for Palladin" and "King of Comics". Krakowski has also produced numerous television shows and films, including the HBO series "Sex and the City" and the film "The Last of the Blonde Bombshells". In addition to his work behind the camera, Krakowski has acted in several films and television shows. He currently teaches film directing at The City College of New York.
Marek Lewandowski
Marek Lewandowski (November 4, 1946 Warsaw-) is a Polish actor.
He began his acting career in the 1960s, appearing in various theatrical productions in Warsaw, including at the Studio Theater. Lewandowski later transitioned to film and television roles, becoming a familiar face in Polish cinema throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
One of Lewandowski's most notable roles was in the 1976 film "Człowiek z marmuru" ("Man of Marble"), directed by Andrzej Wajda. The film was a critical success, and Lewandowski's performance as the young filmmaker Mateusz Birkut was praised for its nuance and emotional depth.
In addition to his work in film, Lewandowski has also appeared in numerous television series and dramas throughout his career. He has received several awards and honors for his contributions to Polish culture, including the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta.
Lewandowski continues to act, both on stage and on screen, and is considered one of Poland's most respected and acclaimed actors.
Jerzy Schejbal
Jerzy Schejbal (November 7, 1946 Nowy Sącz-) a.k.a. Jerzy Scheybal is a Polish actor. He has two children, Magdalena Schejbal and Katarzyna Schejbal.
Schejbal has appeared in over 80 films and television series throughout his career. He is best known for his roles in films such as "Man of Marble" (1977), "The Contract" (1980), and "Kingsajz" (1988). He has also worked on television projects like "Perla w koronie" (1987) and "Jan Serce" (1997-98).
In addition to his work in film and television, Schejbal has also worked on stage productions. He has been a member of the National Theatre in Warsaw since 1979, where he has appeared in productions such as "Oresteia" and "The Government Inspector".
Schejbal has received numerous awards for his work, including the Silver Medal for Merit to Culture - Gloria Artis in 2015. He is also an honorary citizen of Nowy Sącz, his hometown.
Wojciech Wiszniewski
Wojciech Wiszniewski (February 22, 1946 Łódź-November 5, 1981) also known as Wojciech Tadeusz Wiszniewski or Szajbus was a Polish film director, screenwriter and actor.
Wiszniewski was born in Łódź and studied at the Łódź Film School. He became known for his works that focused on social and political issues in Poland, including the struggle of workers and the marginalization of society. He directed several films including "Hit the Road", "The Art of Speech", and "The Disrupted Ceremony", and acted in a number of films and theater productions. In addition to his contributions to art and film, Wiszniewski was also involved in the Solidarity movement, which sought to bring change to the political landscape of Poland. He tragically died at the age of 35 in a car accident. Today, he is remembered as a talented filmmaker who fearlessly tackled important issues in his work.
Marek Kostrzewski
Marek Kostrzewski (August 23, 1946 Warsaw-) is a Polish actor.
He is best known for his roles in popular Polish films such as "The Debt" (1999) and "All That I Love" (2009). Kostrzewski also has a prolific career in theater, having worked at the Polish Theatre in Warsaw since 1971. He has received numerous awards for his acting, including the Silver Cross of Merit from the President of Poland in 2005. In addition to his work in film and theater, Kostrzewski is also a writer and has published several books, including a collection of short stories titled "Ladies' Choice" in 2005.
Jan Szurmiej
Jan Szurmiej (July 27, 1946 Jawor-) also known as Jan Szurmiel is a Polish actor. He has two children, Joanna Szurmiej and .
Krzysztof Szurmiej who is also an actor and theater director. Jan Szurmiej graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Wrocław in 1968 and started his acting career at the Wrocław-based Polski Theatre. He later also joined the National Theater in Warsaw, where he performed numerous roles. Szurmiej is known for his versatility as an actor and has appeared in a wide range of productions including films, TV dramas, and theater plays. He has won several awards for his performances, including the Commander's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta in 2009. In addition to his acting career, Szurmiej is also a director and a theater manager. He has served as the director of the Polski Theatre in Wrocław since 1997, and under his leadership, the theater has become one of the most renowned cultural institutions in Poland.
Michal Tarkowski
Michal Tarkowski (July 11, 1946 Warsaw-) also known as Michał Tarkowski or Michał Krzysztof Tarkowski is a Polish actor, film director and screenwriter.
Tarkowski graduated from the Acting Department of the Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts in Kraków. He became a member of the Nowy Theatre in Łódź in 1968, where he played in numerous productions. In the 1970s, Tarkowski rose to fame when he started starring in Polish films. He is best known for his roles in films such as "Krótki film o miłości" (A Short Film About Love) and "Zmiennicy" (Chameleons).
Besides acting, Tarkowski has also directed and written scripts for several films. His directorial debut was "Jak to się robi z dziewczynami" (How to Deal with Girls) in 1964, and he went on to direct several films, including "Zmiennicy" (Chameleons) and "Atrakcyjny pozna panią" (Atrractive Man Seeks Woman).
In recognition of his work, Tarkowski has received several awards, including the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta in 2011. He continues to be an active member of the Polish entertainment industry, both as an actor and director.
Mikołaj Grabowski
Mikołaj Grabowski (December 5, 1946 Chrzanów-) a.k.a. Mikolaj Grabowski is a Polish actor. His child is called Michał Grabowski.
Grabowski began his acting career in the early 1970s. He is a graduate of the Aleksander Zelwerowicz State Theatre Academy in Warsaw. During his career, he has appeared in numerous films, television series, and theatrical productions. Some of his notable roles include appearing in the films Krótki film o miłości (A Short Film About Love), C.K. Dezerterzy (Imperial Deserter), and Kariera Nikodema Dyzmy (The Career of Nicodemus Dyzma).
In addition to his acting work, Grabowski is also a respected theater director. He has directed productions at a number of theaters in Poland, including the Ateneum Theatre in Warsaw and the Słowacki Theatre in Kraków. Grabowski has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta and the Gloria Artis Gold Medal for Merit to Culture.
Piotr Fronczewski
Piotr Fronczewski (June 8, 1946 Łódź-) also known as Franek Kimono is a Polish actor, singer, professor and voice actor. He has two children, Katarzyna Fronczewska and Magda Fronczewska.
Fronczewski began his acting career in the 1960s while still a student at the State Theatre School in Łódź. He is best known for his roles in television series such as "Alternatywy 4" and "Czterdziestolatek," as well as films like "Kingsajz" and "Chłopi." In addition to acting, he has released several albums as a singer and has lent his voice to numerous animated films and TV shows. Fronczewski is also a professor at the Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw, where he teaches acting. He is widely regarded as one of the most talented and versatile actors in Poland.
Zbigniew Bielski
Zbigniew Bielski (March 6, 1946 Łódź-May 30, 1998 Łódź) was a Polish actor.
Bielski was a graduate of the Aleksander Zelwerowicz State Theatre Academy in Warsaw. He began his career in 1969 at the Teatr Powszechny in Łódź, where he played a variety of roles. He gained wider recognition in the 1970s and 1980s for his roles in Polish films and TV series, including "Czterdziestolatek" and "Alternatywy 4." Bielski was also known for his work in dubbing, lending his voice to many foreign films, including the voice of Alan Rickman in the Polish version of the "Harry Potter" series. Bielski died in 1998 in Łódź, at the age of 52, due to pancreatic cancer.
Krzysztof Gordon
Krzysztof Gordon (February 14, 1946 Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski-) is a Polish actor. He has one child, Łukasz Gordon.
Krzysztof Gordon began his career as an actor in the 1960s, performing on stage, television, and film. He became a household name in Poland for his performances in popular movies and TV series, such as "Alternatywy 4" and "Czterdziestolatek". Throughout his career, Gordon has won several awards for his acting, including the Best Actor award at the Gdynia Film Festival for his role in the movie "Matka Królów". In addition to acting, Gordon is also a playwright and has written several plays that have been performed in Poland. He remains an active actor to this day and continues to be a beloved icon of Polish cinema and theater.
Jacek Rózanski
Jacek Rózanski (January 5, 1946 Łódź-) is a Polish actor.
He graduated from the National Higher School of Theatre in Warsaw in 1968. His debut on stage took place at the Powszechny Theater in Łódź. Rózanski is known for his roles in films such as "Zmiennicy" (1986), "Czterdziestolatek" (1974-77), and "Kochaj i rób co chcesz" (2014). He also appeared in numerous TV series, plays, and radio dramas. In addition to his acting career, Rózanski is a voiceover artist and a former radio presenter. He has also received numerous awards for his contributions to Polish culture and acting.
Jerzy Góralczyk
Jerzy Góralczyk (January 14, 1946 Łódź-) is a Polish actor.
He is most well-known for his work in theater, particularly as a member of the acclaimed Współczesny Theatre in Warsaw. Góralczyk began his acting career in the 1960s and quickly rose to prominence with his powerful and versatile performances. He has also made numerous appearances in films and television shows throughout his career, including in the popular series "Janosik" and "Czterdziestolatek". In addition to his acting work, Góralczyk is also an accomplished voice actor and dubbing director, having lent his voice to a number of popular animated films and TV shows. Over the course of his long and successful career, he has received numerous awards and honours for his contributions to Polish cinema and theater.
Włodzimierz Maciudziński
Włodzimierz Maciudziński (July 4, 1946 Łódź-August 17, 2003 Łąkorek) also known as Wlodzimierz Maciudzinski was a Polish actor.
He studied acting at the National Film School in Łódź and made his debut on stage at the Polski Theatre in Warsaw. Maciudzinski was known for his roles in films such as "Blizzard" and "The War of the Worlds: Next Century". He also appeared on television, notably in the series "07 zgłoś się". In addition to acting, Maciudzinski also translated plays and wrote screenplays. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta for his contribution to Polish culture. Maciudzinski passed away in 2003 at the age of 57 due to complications from diabetes.
Wojciech Deneka
Wojciech Deneka (January 9, 1946 Wleń-) is a Polish actor.
He graduated from the National Academy of Theatre Arts in Warsaw in 1970. Deneka has appeared in many films, including "Man of Iron" (1981) directed by Andrzej Wajda, which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. He has also acted in several theatrical plays and TV series. In addition to his acting career, Deneka is also a voice actor, providing Polish dubs for various foreign films and TV shows.