Polish movie actors died when they were 59
Here are 2 famous actors from Poland died at 59:
Jurek Becker
Jurek Becker (September 30, 1937 Łódź-March 14, 1997 Thumby) also known as J. Becker, Jerzy Bekker or Georg Nikolaus was a Polish novelist, screenwriter and actor.
Becker was born in Łódź, Poland to a Jewish family. In 1939, during World War II, his family was forced to flee from their home and seek refuge in the Soviet Union. After the war, Becker returned to Poland and eventually settled in East Berlin, Germany where he studied philosophy and literature.
In 1961, Becker gained international recognition for his novel "Jacob the Liar," which chronicles the story of a Jewish man who pretends to have a radio in a Nazi ghetto to bring hope to his fellow prisoners. The novel was later adapted into a film and stage play.
Along with his successful writing career, Becker also worked as a screenwriter for several films including the German comedy "Oh, wie schön ist Panama" and the war drama "The Tin Drum." He also acted in several films and television shows.
Throughout his life, Becker remained committed to exploring the experiences of both Germans and Jews during World War II and their efforts to rebuild their lives after the conflict. Becker passed away in Thumby, Germany in 1997 at the age of 59.
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Jerzy Pichelski
Jerzy Pichelski (November 27, 1903 Saratov-September 5, 1963 Warsaw) was a Polish actor.
He began his acting career in the 1920s, performing in theaters in Warsaw and Kraków. Pichelski gained popularity for his roles in films such as "Za winy niepopełnione" and "Celuloza". During World War II, he was a member of the Polish resistance and was even arrested by the Gestapo. After the war, Pichelski continued his acting career and appeared in numerous films, including "Dwie godziny", "Zaczarowany rower," and "Eroica". He also worked as a professor at the National Film School in Łódź, Poland. Pichelski was known for his versatile acting abilities and attained critical acclaim for his portrayal of various characters throughout his career.
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