Polish movie actors died when they were 57
Here are 2 famous actors from Poland died at 57:
Stanisław Bareja
Stanisław Bareja (December 5, 1929 Warsaw-June 14, 1987 Essen) a.k.a. Stanislaw Bareja, Stanislaw Sylwester Bareja or Stanik was a Polish film director, actor and screenwriter. He had two children, Jan Bareja and Katarzyna Bareja.
He died in stroke.
Bareja is considered to be one of the most important figures in Polish cinema, known for his satirical comedies that often commented on the everyday life of the Polish people during the communist era. Some of his most famous works include "Teddy Bear" (Mis), "What Will You Do When You Catch Me?" (Co mi zrobisz jak mnie złapiesz?) and "Salary of Sin" (Zarobki pana Lucjana).
Aside from his work in filmmaking, Bareja also worked as a journalist and scriptwriter. He co-wrote the screenplay for "What Will You Do When You Catch Me?" with another acclaimed Polish filmmaker, Andrzej Munk.
Despite passing away over 30 years ago, Bareja's influence on Polish culture and cinema continues to be felt. His films are still widely watched and appreciated, and he is often cited as an inspiration for many contemporary Polish filmmakers.
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Aleksander Żabczyński
Aleksander Żabczyński (July 24, 1900 Warsaw-May 31, 1958 Warsaw) was a Polish actor.
He was best known for his work in the theater and film industries of Poland. Żabczyński attended drama school in Warsaw and made his stage debut in 1923. Over the next few years, he became a popular actor on the Warsaw stage, performing in a variety of roles. In the 1930s, he began to work in film and appeared in several well-known Polish movies. During World War II, he was imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp, but was later released and returned to acting after the war. He continued to work in theater and film until his death in 1958. Throughout his career, Żabczyński was widely regarded as one of Poland's greatest actors.
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