Polish movie actors born in the year 1957
Here are 21 famous actors from Poland were born in 1957:
Mirosław Zbrojewicz
Mirosław Zbrojewicz (February 25, 1957 Warsaw-) also known as Mirek Zbrojewicz or Miroslaw Zbrojewicz is a Polish actor. He has one child, Mateusz Zbrojewicz.
Mirosław Zbrojewicz gained national recognition after his role in the film "Chłopaki nie płaczą" (Boys Don't Cry) in 2000, for which he won Best Supporting Actor at the Gdynia Film Festival. He has appeared in numerous films, television series and theatre productions, including the popular crime drama series "Londyn z polskiej perspektywy" (London from a Polish Perspective) and the film "Body/Ciało" (Body) for which he won Best Supporting Actor at the international film festival in Karlovy Vary in 2015. In addition to his acting career, Zbrojewicz is also a graduate of the National Film School in Łódź and has directed several short films.
Michał Bajor
Michał Bajor (June 13, 1957 Głuchołazy-) also known as Michal Bajor is a Polish actor and musician.
He graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw in 1980 and quickly became a prominent figure in the Polish entertainment industry. Bajor is best known for his roles in films such as "The King of Life" and "Girls from Nowolipki".
In addition to his acting career, Michał Bajor has also had a successful music career. He has released numerous albums as a singer-songwriter, with many of his songs becoming hits in Poland. He has also composed music for theater plays and films.
Bajor has received many awards for his work in both acting and music, including the Polish Film Award for Best Actor and Best Music. He has also been recognized with the Knight's Cross and the Order of Polonia Restituta, two of the highest honors given in Poland.
Michał Bajor is widely regarded as one of the most talented and respected artists in Poland and continues to be active in both the film and music industries.
Maciej Kozłowski
Maciej Kozłowski (September 8, 1957 Kargowa-May 11, 2010 Warsaw) a.k.a. Maciej Kozlowski was a Polish actor.
He studied at the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw and began his acting career in 1981 at the Ateneum Theatre in Warsaw. He became well known for his roles in film and television, including the TV series "Stawka większa niż życie" ("More Than Life at Stake") and the film "Korczak." Kozłowski also worked as a dubbing artist, lending his voice to characters in Polish versions of foreign films, such as Harry Potter and Shrek. However, he was most recognized for his theatre work, creating several memorable roles in his career, including Hamlet, Faust, and Thomas Becket. He ended his career with a performance in a monodrama "Sara" in 2008, which he also directed, before he passed away in 2010 due to brain cancer at the age of 52.
Krzysztof Pieczynski
Krzysztof Pieczynski (March 27, 1957 Opole-) a.k.a. Christopher Pieczynski is a Polish actor, poet and writer.
Pieczynski graduated from the State Higher School of Theatre in Krakow with a degree in acting. He began his acting career on stage, performing in both classical and contemporary plays. In 1983, he began his film career and over the years he has appeared in over 80 films, including "Roza" (1982), "Vabank" (1981), and "The Magnate" (1987). Apart from acting, Pieczynski is also a published poet and writer. His works include "Kazdy dzien jest nowym dnem" ("Every Day is a New Day"), a collection of poems, and "Pamietnik znaleziony w Saragossie" ("The Manuscript Found in Saragossa"), a novel based on Jan Potocki's 19th century classic. Pieczynski is also a translator, having translated works by William Shakespeare, Samuel Beckett, and Harold Pinter into Polish.
Krzysztof Globisz
Krzysztof Globisz (January 16, 1957 Siemianowice Śląskie-) a.k.a. Krzysztof Maria Globisz is a Polish actor and educator. He has two children, Krzysztof Globisz and Jan Globisz.
Globisz graduated from the Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts in Krakow, Poland in 1980. He first gained recognition for his role in the film "Austeria" directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz in 1982. He has since appeared in numerous films and television series, including "The Double Life of Veronique," "Prowokator," and "Zmiennicy." In addition to his acting career, Globisz has also been a professor of acting at the Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw since 1988. He has been recognized for his contributions to Polish cinema with numerous awards, including the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta and the Gloria Artis Medal for Merit to Culture.
Janusz Petelski
Janusz Petelski (May 18, 1957 Łódź-) is a Polish screenwriter, film director and actor.
Petelski began his career in the film industry as an actor in the 1980s, appearing in a number of popular Polish films. In the 1990s, he transitioned to writing and directing, and has since become known for his distinctive style and unconventional approach to storytelling. He has written and directed numerous acclaimed films, including "Killer", "Big Animal", and "Edi", for which he won Best Director at the Polish Film Festival. Petelski is also a prolific screenwriter, having penned scripts for some of the most successful Polish films of recent years, including "The Pianist", "Ida", and "Cold War". He is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential filmmakers in Poland today, and his work has received international recognition and critical acclaim.
Dariusz Juzyszyn
Dariusz Juzyszyn (March 2, 1957 Wrocław-) is a Polish actor and athlete.
He is known for his performances in Polish films and TV shows, such as "Królowa Śniegu" (Snow Queen) and "Barwy szczęścia" (Colors of Happiness). Juzyszyn also had a successful career as a discus thrower and competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. In addition to sports and acting, he has also worked as a coach for young athletes. Juzyszyn is considered one of the most versatile Polish actors of his generation, with a talent for drama, comedy, and action roles.
Paweł Mossakowski
Paweł Mossakowski (November 29, 1957 Warsaw-) otherwise known as Pawel Mossakowski is a Polish film producer, actor and screenwriter.
He graduated from the National Film School in Lodz, Poland with a degree in film directing. Mossakowski began his career as a producer in the 1980s and is best known for producing the highly successful Polish film "The Pianist" directed by Roman Polanski. In addition to producing, Mossakowski is also an accomplished screenwriter and actor, having appeared in several films throughout his career. He has won numerous awards for his work in the film industry, including the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his involvement in "The Pianist." Mossakowski continues to be an active member of the Polish film industry and is highly regarded for his contributions to the field.
Wojciech Poradowski
Wojciech Poradowski (September 17, 1957 Łódź Voivodeship-) also known as Jan Poradowski is a Polish actor.
He graduated from the Acting Department at the State Higher School of Film, Television and Theatre in Łódź in 1980. He is best known for his roles in Polish TV shows such as "Zmiennicy" and "07 zgłoś się". He also appeared in several Polish films, including "Młode wilki", which was his debut in 1984. Outside of acting, Poradowski is also a voice-over artist and has lent his voice to many animated films and TV shows.
Jaroslav Bielski
Jaroslav Bielski (December 17, 1957 Łódź-) a.k.a. Jaroslaw Bielsiki, Jaroslaw Jielski or Jaroslaw Bielski is a Polish actor.
He graduated from the Theater Academy in Warsaw and has since appeared in numerous plays, films, and television series. Bielski is known for his versatile acting skills, portraying a wide range of characters from comedic to dramatic roles. He is also recognized for his voice-over work in popular animated movies and TV shows in Poland. Bielski received critical acclaim for his performance in "Four Nights with Anna," which was directed by renowned Polish director Jerzy Skolimowski. In addition to his acting career, Bielski has also worked as a screenwriter and director, making his directorial debut with the film "Memo," in which he also starred. He is considered one of the most accomplished actors in Poland, having won numerous awards for his work.
Adam Bauman
Adam Bauman (June 10, 1957 Warsaw-) is a Polish actor, voice actor and screenwriter.
Adam Bauman started his acting career in 1980s, appearing in various theater productions and eventually transitioning to film and television acting. He gained widespread recognition for his work in the 1990 Polish comedy film "V.I.P." in which he played the lead role. He has since acted in numerous films and TV shows including "Three Colors: White", "The Pianist", "The Sopranos" and "House of Cards".
In addition to acting, Bauman has also lent his voice to many cartoon characters in Polish dubs of foreign films and TV shows. He has also worked as a screenwriter, with his major works including the screenplay for "Looking for America" (1999) and "Rochstar" (2011).
In 2005, he was awarded the Silver Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of Poland for his contribution to Polish culture.
Sławomir Rogowski
Sławomir Rogowski (April 29, 1957 Kielce-) also known as Slawomir Rogowski is a Polish film producer and actor.
Born in Kielce, Poland in 1957, Sławomir Rogowski has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry as a film producer and actor. With a career spanning several decades, he has worked on numerous film and television projects, both in Poland and internationally. Rogowski has produced movies such as "Fugitive Pieces," "Hurricane Season," and "The Legend of Hercules." In addition, he has acted in films such as "I Am David" and "A Secret Affair." He is known for his work in bringing Polish cinema to a global audience, and has received several accolades for his contributions to the film industry, including the Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland.
Tomasz Dedek
Tomasz Dedek (September 20, 1957 Rawa Mazowiecka-) is a Polish actor.
He graduated from the State Higher School of Theatre in Kraków in 1979. Dedek began his acting career in the 1980s, appearing in numerous theater productions, films, and television series. He is most known for his role as Jarek "Słowik" Sawicki in the popular Polish crime drama TV series "07 zgłoś się". Dedek has also received critical acclaim for his performances in films such as "Krajobraz po bitwie" and "Światło odbite". In addition to his work in acting, Dedek has also worked as a screenwriter, playwright, and translator.
Piotr Dabrowski
Piotr Dabrowski (December 4, 1957 Wałbrzych-) is a Polish actor. He has one child, Alicja Dąbrowska.
Piotr Dąbrowski is a well-known Polish actor with a prolific career spanning over four decades. He graduated from the State Theatre School in Kraków in 1982 and made his debut on stage the same year in a production of "The Lower Depths".
Throughout his career, he has worked in theatre, film, and television, portraying a wide range of characters. Some of his notable film roles include "A Short Film About Love", "A Short Film About Killing", and "Katyn". In television, he is best known for his roles in popular Polish series such as "Belfer" and "Na dobre i na złe".
Apart from his successful acting career, Dąbrowski has also served as a voice actor, dubbing many foreign films and TV shows into Polish. His daughter, Alicja Dąbrowska, has followed in his footsteps and is also an accomplished actress.
Zbigniew Walerys
Zbigniew Walerys (October 4, 1957 Wąsosz-) is a Polish actor.
He graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw in 1981. Walerys is known for his roles in films such as "The Debt" (1999), "Crows" (1994), and "The Welts" (2004). He has also appeared in numerous theatre plays, including "Hamlet" and "The Seagull". In addition, Walerys is a voice actor and has lent his voice to several Polish dubbings of foreign movies and TV shows. He is considered one of the leading actors of his generation in Poland.
Mariusz Pilawski
Mariusz Pilawski (April 30, 1957 Szczecin-) is a Polish actor, film director, poet and columnist.
He is best known for his roles in Polish films such as "C.K. Dezerterzy" and "Zycie za zycie" as well as his work as a director for the film "Kochaj i rób co chcesz". Pilawski began his acting career in the 1980s and has since become a prominent figure in the Polish entertainment industry. In addition to his film work, Pilawski is also a published poet and has written numerous columns for Polish newspapers and magazines. He has received several awards for his contributions to cinema and the arts in Poland. Pilawski is married and has two children.
Mariusz Pujszo
Mariusz Pujszo (October 16, 1957 Warsaw-) also known as Mariosz Pujszo is a Polish actor, film director, film producer and screenwriter.
He is best known for his roles in Polish films and television series such as "Boys Don't Cry," "The Four Tank-Men and a Dog," and "Blizna." Pujszo studied acting at the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw and later pursued a career in both acting and directing. He has directed several films, including "A Few People, a Little Time" and "Freedom of Choice." Pujszo also worked as a screenwriter and producer, contributing to the success of many productions in the Polish film industry. In addition to his work in the film industry, he is also known for his charitable contributions and has worked with organizations to help children and adults with disabilities.
Rafal Jedrzejczyk
Rafal Jedrzejczyk (March 17, 1957 Kraków-) is a Polish actor.
He is best known for his roles in Polish films and television shows, including "The Debt", "The Border", and "Father Mateusz". Jedrzejczyk began his acting career in the late 1970s and has since appeared in dozens of productions. In addition to his work in film and television, he is also a prolific theater actor and has performed with some of Poland's most prestigious theater companies. Over the course of his career, Jedrzejczyk has been nominated for several awards for his acting, including the Polish Film Award for Best Actor.
Wojciech Nowak
Wojciech Nowak (February 14, 1957 Skarżysko-Kamienna-) is a Polish film director, actor and screenwriter.
He graduated from the Polish National Film, Television and Theatre School in Łódź in 1984. Nowak started his career as an actor, playing supporting roles in several films before transitioning to directing in the late 1980s. He gained critical acclaim with his feature debut film "Sekal Has to Die" in 1998, which won awards at several international film festivals including the Venice Film Festival. Since then, he has directed several successful films and television series in Poland, including "The Boys from Baraka", "Aida", and "The Chef". Nowak's work is known for its unconventional storytelling and exploration of social and political issues. He has won numerous awards and accolades for his work and is considered one of the most prominent figures in Polish cinema.
Krzysztof Hanke
Krzysztof Hanke (October 31, 1957 Świętochłowice-) is a Polish actor.
He began his acting career in the 1980s and quickly gained recognition for his talents. Hanke has appeared in a variety of films, television series, and theater productions, showcasing his versatility as an actor. Some of his most notable roles include appearances in the films "The Border", "The Magical Life of Long Tack Sam", and "Saviour Square". Hanke has also appeared in popular television series such as "Plebania", "Kryminalni", and "Londyńczycy". In addition to his acting career, Hanke has also worked as a director and screenwriter. He is widely considered to be one of Poland's most talented actors and continues to be active in the industry today.
Krzysztof Bien
Krzysztof Bien (March 31, 1957 Gniezno-) is a Polish actor.
He graduated from the State Theatre School in Kraków in 1982. Bien has appeared in over 40 films and television series, including "The Debt", "Forgiveness", and "The Mighty Angel". He has received several awards for his work, including a Best Actor award at the 34th Polish Film Festival in Gdynia. In addition to his acting career, Bien is also known for his work as a dubbing director and translator. He has worked on the Polish dubbed versions of many popular films, including "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy and "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone".