Polish movie actors born in the year 1953
Here are 18 famous actors from Poland were born in 1953:
Jacek Chmielnik
Jacek Chmielnik (January 31, 1953 Łódź-August 22, 2007 Suchawa, Lublin Voivodeship) also known as Jacek Chmlelnik was a Polish actor, theatre director and playwright. He had two children, Igor Chmielnik and Julia Chmielnik.
Born in Łódź, Poland, Jacek Chmielnik began his acting journey in the 1970s at the Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw. He made his film debut in the 1976 Polish film "The Scar", and went on to star in over 70 films and television productions throughout his career.
Chmielnik was known for his versatile acting skills, playing both comedic and dramatic roles. Some of his most notable film roles include "Teddy Bear" (1980), "Vabank" (1981), "Vabank II, czyli riposta" (1984), and "Kingsajz" (1988).
Aside from his successful acting career, Chmielnik was also a talented theatre director and playwright. He directed numerous productions and wrote several plays that were performed in Poland's top theaters.
Tragically, Chmielnik passed away in a car accident in 2007, leaving behind a legacy in the Polish film and theatre industry.
Andrzej Grabarczyk
Andrzej Grabarczyk (May 31, 1953 Włodawa-) is a Polish actor.
He started his acting career in the 1970s and became known for his roles in films such as "Smuga cienia" (1976), "Haloo Wenus" (1986) and "W piątą strunę" (1989). Grabarczyk has also appeared in numerous television productions and theater plays.
In addition to his acting career, Grabarczyk has been active in social and political activities. He was a member of the Solidarity movement and served as a senator in the Polish Parliament from 2005 to 2007. He has also been involved in various charitable initiatives, particularly those focused on supporting children with disabilities.
Grabarczyk has received numerous awards for his contributions to the arts as well as his social and political activism. These include the Silver Medal for Merit to Culture - Gloria Artis, awarded by the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage in 2010.
Wlodzimierz Adamski
Wlodzimierz Adamski (October 17, 1953 Łódź-) is a Polish actor.
He graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw in 1976 and began his acting career in the theatre. He performed at numerous stages in Warsaw, such as the National Theatre, the Rozmaitości Theatre, and the Ochota Theatre. Adamski is known for his roles in various Polish TV series, including "13 posterunek" and "Plebania". He has also appeared in feature films, such as "Chłopaki nie płaczą" and "Kiler". In 2000, he received the Best Supporting Actor award at the Koszalin Debut Film Festival for his performance in "Dług". Adamski is considered one of the most legendary actors in the Polish film industry.
Waldemar Czyszak
Waldemar Czyszak (February 18, 1953 Gdańsk-) is a Polish actor.
He graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Kraków in 1976. He is best known for his roles in films such as "The Decalogue" (1989), "Pierścień i Róża" (1993), and "The Pianist" (2002). Czyszak has also appeared in numerous theater productions in Poland. He received the Polonia Restituta Award in 2005 for his contributions to Polish culture. Besides his acting career, he is also involved in social and charitable activities in his hometown of Gdańsk.
Jan Kidawa-Błoński
Jan Kidawa-Błoński (February 12, 1953 Chorzów-) also known as Jan Kidawa-Blonski is a Polish film director, screenwriter, film producer, television director and actor. His child is called Jan Kidawa-Blonski.
Jan Kidawa-Błoński started his career in film as an assistant director in the late 1970s, working on movies such as "Dreszcze" and "Constans". He went on to direct his debut film, "Powroty" in 1982, which told the story of Polish soldiers who were captured by the Soviets during World War II and forced to fight against the Germans.
Throughout his career, Kidawa-Błoński has directed and produced many movies and TV shows that have been both critically acclaimed and popular among audiences in Poland. Some of his most successful films include "Sara", "Wrony", "Ekipa", and "Różyczka". He has also directed episodes of popular Polish TV series like "Na dobre i na złe" and "M jak miłość".
In addition to his work in film and TV, Kidawa-Błoński has also been a prominent figure in the Polish cultural scene. He was the director of the National Film School in Łódź from 2005 to 2010, and he has been a member of the jury at many international film festivals.
Kidawa-Błoński's contributions to Polish cinema have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta and the Golden Duck award for best director.
Marian Dworakowski
Marian Dworakowski (July 29, 1953 Gdynia-) is a Polish actor.
He graduated from the National Film School in Łódź in 1977. Dworakowski started his acting career in the 1970s, and has appeared in numerous films, TV series and theater productions in Poland. Some of his notable film roles include "Kler" (Clergy), "Wołyń" (Hatred), and "Katyń" (Katyn). He has received several awards for his performances, including the Best Actor award at the 2018 Gdynia Film Festival for his role in "Clergy". In addition to acting, Dworakowski has also worked as a director, and has directed several theater productions. He is considered one of the most respected actors in Poland.
Jan Skrzek
Jan Skrzek (November 21, 1953 Siemianowice Śląskie-) also known as Skrzek, Jan Kyks, Jan Kyks Skrzek or Jan "Kyks" Skrzek is a Polish musician, composer and actor.
He is best known for his contributions to the progressive rock band SBB, which he co-founded in 1971. Skrzek played multiple instruments for the band, including bass guitar, keyboards and vocals. He has also released numerous solo albums throughout his career, featuring a variety of styles such as progressive rock, jazz fusion, and electronic music. In addition to his music career, Skrzek has also acted in several films and TV shows in Poland. He is considered one of the most influential musicians in the Polish rock scene and has received numerous awards for his contributions to music.
Zbigniew Moskal
Zbigniew Moskal (September 24, 1953-) is a Polish actor.
He was born in Rzeszów, Poland and graduated from the Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts in Krakow. Moskal has had an extensive career in theatre, film, and television, appearing in productions throughout Poland and Europe. He is particularly known for his roles in films such as "Katyn" and "In the Name Of", as well as the TV series "The Border" and "Time of Honor". In addition to his acting work, Moskal is also a professor at the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Krakow, where he teaches courses in acting and directing.
Wojciech Wysocki
Wojciech Wysocki (January 16, 1953 Szczecin-) is a Polish actor. His child is called .
Wojciech Wysocki has had a prolific career on stage, film, and television in Poland, earning critical acclaim and numerous awards for his performances. He graduated from the Aleksander Zelwerowicz State Theatre Academy in Warsaw in 1976 and began his career in theater, performing in productions at the National Dramatic Theater and other prominent theaters.
Wysocki has also appeared in over 70 film and television productions, including the popular series "Stawka większa niż życie" (More Than Life at Stake) and "Czterdziestolatek" (Forty-Year-Old). He has been nominated for and won several awards for his work, including the Best Actor Award at the Polish Film Festival in 1983 for his performance in "Diabelskie szczęście" (Devilish Happiness).
Off-screen, Wysocki is known for his activism and support of political causes in Poland. He was a member of the Solidarity movement in the 1980s and has been an advocate for free speech and democratic reforms in the country. He is married and has a son named Piotr.
Piotr Dejmek
Piotr Dejmek (April 25, 1953 Łódź-April 20, 2010 Warsaw) was a Polish actor and film producer.
Known for his captivating performances on stage and screen, Piotr Dejmek was a highly regarded figure in the Polish entertainment industry. He made his acting debut in 1973 and quickly gained recognition for his talent and versatility as an actor. Throughout his career as an actor, he appeared in numerous films, television series, and theatrical productions, establishing himself as one of the most sought-after performers in Poland.
In addition to his work as an actor, Piotr Dejmek was also a successful film producer. He founded his own production company in the 1990s, and over the years produced several critically acclaimed films. Among his most notable productions were "Edi" (2002) and "Testosterone" (2007), both of which received widespread acclaim and numerous awards.
Piotr Dejmek also made significant contributions to the theater world as a director. He directed several productions in renowned theaters throughout Poland, earning praise for his innovative and engaging approach to stage direction.
Sadly, Piotr Dejmek passed away in 2010, leaving behind a legacy as one of Poland's most talented and influential performers.
Zdzislaw Rychter
Zdzislaw Rychter (September 7, 1953 Poznań-) a.k.a. Z. Richter, Bene Rychter, Zdzislaw 'Bene' Rychter or Zdzislaw Byne Rychter is a Polish actor.
Zdzislaw Rychter began his acting career in the 1970s, appearing in various plays and TV shows. He gained widespread recognition for his role in the educational TV series "Telewizyjna szkoła" where he played a charismatic teacher. Rychter has also appeared in numerous Polish films, including "Republika marzeń" and "Mniejsze zło." In addition to his acting career, Rychter is also a member of the Polish Film Academy and has served as a juror for several film festivals. He continues to act in films and on stage, and remains a respected figure in the Polish entertainment industry.
Jacek Kalucki
Jacek Kalucki (December 5, 1953 Kalisz-) is a Polish actor.
He graduated from the Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw in 1976. He began his career with theatrical performances and later transitioned into on-screen acting. He has appeared in several Polish films, such as Królowa Bona, The Welts, and The Dark House. He is also known for his roles in television series such as The Cop, Camera Cafe, and Na Wspólnej. In addition to his acting career, Kalucki is also a voice actor and has lent his voice to several animated films and television programs. He has won several prestigious awards for his contributions to the Polish entertainment industry, including the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta in 2013.
Jacek Lenczowski
Jacek Lenczowski (February 21, 1953 Kraków-) is a Polish television director and actor.
He started his career in the 1970s as a theater actor, working in various theaters across Poland. In the 1980s, he shifted his focus to television and began directing popular shows and series such as "Zmiennicy" and "Janosik." Lenczowski is also known for his acting work, having appeared in several films and television series throughout his career. In 2013, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Festival of Detective Films in Wrocław. Lenczowski continues to work in the entertainment industry and is regarded as one of the most prominent television figures in Poland.
Maciej Ferlak
Maciej Ferlak (January 14, 1953 Kraków-) is a Polish actor.
He graduated from the Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts in 1975 and made his stage debut at the Juliusz Słowacki Theatre in Kraków. Ferlak is best known for his work in popular Polish TV series and movies. He starred in the cult comedy series "Alternatywy 4" and "Czterdziestolatek" as well as in the film "Kroll", which won the Silver Bear award at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1991. Ferlak has also appeared in numerous theater productions and received critical acclaim for his performance in "The Tempest" at the Stary Theatre in Kraków. In addition to his acting work, Ferlak has also directed several documentaries and TV programs. He has been honored with numerous awards for his contributions to Polish cinema and theater, including the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta.
Adam Sandurski
Adam Sandurski (February 8, 1953 Zarzecze, Rzeszów County-) is a Polish actor and wrestler.
He is best known for his roles in the films "Nie ma mocnych" and "Poszukiwany, poszukiwana". Sandurski started his career in sport, competing in wrestling at a national level. He later moved on to acting and has appeared in numerous Polish films and television shows. Sandurski is also a prominent voice actor, having dubbed over 200 films and television shows into Polish. In addition to his work in film and television, he is also involved in charity work, particularly in helping underprivileged children.
Kristof Kaczmarek
Kristof Kaczmarek (May 18, 1953 Toruń-) a.k.a. Krzysztof Kaczmarek is a Polish actor. He has one child, Kasia Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek began his acting career at the Stary Teatr in Kraków, Poland in the 1970s. He has since worked in theater, film, and television, and is considered one of the most accomplished Polish actors of his generation. Some of his most notable performances include roles in films such as "Escape from the 'Liberty' Cinema" and "Aria For an Athlete", as well as the television series "Four Tank-Men and a Dog". In addition to his acting work, Kaczmarek has also taught at the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznań and served on its board of directors. He is widely respected in the Polish acting community and has been recognized with numerous awards throughout his career.
Jacek Czyz
Jacek Czyz (July 19, 1953 Sosnowiec-) is a Polish actor. His child is called Aleksander Czyż.
Jacek Czyz is a renowned actor who graduated from the State Higher School of Theatre in Krakow in 1976. He has worked in both film and theatre and is known for his versatile and powerful performances. Czyz has acted in numerous plays and films throughout his career, including Wesele, Piłat i inni, and Prymas. In addition to his acting career, Czyz is also a respected teacher and has taught at the Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts in Krakow. He has been honored with numerous awards for his contributions to Polish cinema and is considered one of the most talented actors of his generation. Apart from his career, Czyz is a dedicated family man and is the proud father of his son, Aleksander Czyż.
Janusz Lagodzinski
Janusz Lagodzinski (September 23, 1953 Konin-) is a Polish actor. He has two children, Maciej Lagodzinski and Jedrzej Lagodzinski.
Lagodzinski graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw, and began his acting career in the 1970s. He quickly gained recognition for his roles in film and television, and has since appeared in over 80 productions. Lagodzinski is best known for his roles in the films "Krótki film o miłości" (1976), "Vabank" (1981), and "Pogrzeb kartofla" (1990). In addition to acting, Lagodzinski has also worked as a theater director and teacher. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to Polish cinema and theater, including the Order of Polonia Restituta.