Polish movie actors died in the year 1988
Here are 10 famous actors from Poland died in 1988:
Jan Swiderski
Jan Swiderski (January 14, 1916 Chmieleniec-October 18, 1988 Warsaw) was a Polish actor.
He began his acting career in the 1930s and appeared in over 60 films during his lifetime. Some of his most notable roles include "Eroica," "Lalka," and "Ashes and Diamonds." Additionally, he was a successful theater actor, working with many of the most respected theater companies in Poland. Swiderski was also known for his voice acting work, and lent his voice to many popular Polish radio productions. He was a respected member of the Polish acting community and was awarded the title of People's Artist of Poland in 1985.
Witold Dederko
Witold Dederko (March 26, 1906 Siedlce-September 10, 1988 Warsaw) was a Polish actor, photographer and educator. He had one child, Szymon Dederko.
Dederko began his entertainment career in the theatre, performing in a variety of productions before transitioning to film in the 1930s. He appeared in over 20 films throughout his career, including the 1958 comedy "Winter Holidays" and the drama "Noose" in 1968. In addition to his acting work, Dederko was also a skilled photographer and his photographs were exhibited in Poland and abroad. He taught photography at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, where he was a respected educator. Dederko was posthumously awarded the Order of Polonia Restituta in recognition of his contributions to Polish culture.
Mieczyslaw Milecki
Mieczyslaw Milecki (November 9, 1907 Warsaw-February 23, 1988 Warsaw) also known as Mieczyslaw Loretz or Mieczyslaw Milewski was a Polish actor. His child is called Piotr Loretz.
Mieczyslaw Milecki began his acting career in 1928 on stage at the Polski Theatre in Warsaw. He quickly became a popular actor and appeared in numerous films including "The Eighth Day of the Week" and "Innocent Sorcerers". Milecki was also a talented voice actor and lent his voice to numerous Polish-language dubs of foreign films. He was recognized for his contributions to Polish theater and cinema and in 1984, he was awarded the prestigious Order of Polonia Restituta. Milecki continued to act until his death in 1988 at the age of 80.
Józef Pieracki
Józef Pieracki (September 10, 1909 Grębów, Podkarpackie Voivodeship-August 5, 1988 Wrocław) also known as J. Pieracki was a Polish actor.
He was a graduate of the Theater School in Krakow and made his debut on the stage in 1931. Pieracki was a prolific actor, appearing in over 50 films and numerous theater productions throughout his career. He was recognized for his versatility and ability to play a wide range of roles. During World War II, he was a resistance fighter in the Polish underground army. After the war, he continued his acting career and became a member of the National Theatre in Warsaw. In 1980, he was awarded the Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta for his contributions to Polish culture. Pieracki passed away in 1988 at the age of 78.
Wlodzimierz Borunski
Wlodzimierz Borunski (July 3, 1906 Łódź-April 10, 1988 Warsaw) was a Polish actor, poet and theatre director.
Borunski began his acting career in the late 1920s and became a prominent figure in the Polish theatre scene. He was involved in the Warsaw-based theatre companies, including Polski Theatre and the National Theatre. He was also a writer of poetry, and his works were published in various literary magazines. As a theatre director, he was acclaimed for his innovative approach and experimental theatre productions. During World War II, he was imprisoned in the Auschwitz concentration camp, and after the war, he returned to acting and directing, receiving numerous awards for his contributions to Polish theatre. Borunski continued to work in theatre until his death in 1988, at the age of 81.
Jan Himilsbach
Jan Himilsbach (November 17, 2014 Mińsk Mazowiecki-November 11, 1988 Warsaw) was a Polish actor, screenwriter, writer, stonemason and miner.
He was born into a working-class family and started working as a miner at the age of 16. After work, Himilsbach would write and act in various amateur theater productions. He eventually quit his job as a miner and pursued a career in the arts.
Himilsbach gained fame in the 1970s for his comedic acting roles in Polish films and television shows, often portraying working-class characters. He also wrote screenplays and acted in theater productions.
Outside of acting, writing, and theater, Himilsbach had a passion for stonemasonry and worked as a stone carver. He created the gravestone for his own burial, which features a carving of his face.
Himilsbach died in 1988 at the age of 53, leaving behind a legacy as a beloved actor and writer in Poland.
Bolesław Płotnicki
Bolesław Płotnicki (June 17, 1913 Kiev-September 7, 1988 Warsaw) also known as Bolesław Płotnicki or Boleslaw Plotnicki was a Polish actor.
He began his career in the early 1930s, performing in theaters in Lwów, now Lviv in modern-day Ukraine. In 1935, he made his film debut in "Dwie Joasie" directed by Michał Waszyński. Płotnicki went on to appear in over 60 films throughout his career, including "Ostatni Etap" (The Last Stage), which was the first Polish film to depict the Holocaust.
During World War II, Płotnicki was a member of the Polish resistance and was arrested by the Gestapo in 1944. He was sent to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp, where he spent nine months before being liberated by Soviet forces.
After the war, Płotnicki continued his acting career, appearing in films such as "Krzyżacy" (Knights of the Teutonic Order) and "Popiół i diament" (Ashes and Diamonds). He also worked as a theater director and was a professor at the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts.
Płotnicki was awarded numerous honors during his lifetime, including the Order of Polonia Restituta, the highest civilian order in Poland, and the Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis. He passed away in Warsaw in 1988 at the age of 75.
Ludwik Pak
Ludwik Pak (March 20, 1930 Jasionna, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship-December 7, 1988 Warsaw) was a Polish actor.
He trained at the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw and made his professional stage debut in 1954. Pak quickly became one of the most well-known actors of his generation, known for his powerful performances in both classical and contemporary works. He appeared in numerous films and TV shows throughout his career, and was particularly notable for his roles in Andrzej Wajda's "Ashes and Diamonds" and Krzysztof Kieslowski's "A Short Film About Killing". Additionally, Pak also worked as a director on several stage productions, and was a respected acting teacher in Poland. He was honored with numerous awards for his contributions to Polish theatre and cinema, including the prestigious Order of Polonia Restituta.
Wojciech Turowski
Wojciech Turowski (April 23, 1923 Warsaw-May 9, 1988 Warsaw) was a Polish actor.
He graduated from the Warsaw State Drama School in 1949 and began his career on stage before transitioning to film and television. Turowski appeared in several Polish films and TV series throughout his career including "Krótkie życie" (Short Life), "Czterdziestolatek" (The Forty-Year-Old), and "Klaus Kinski: My Best Fiend." He was known for his versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters. In addition to his acting work, Turowski also directed several productions for the theater.
Wojciech Pilarski
Wojciech Pilarski (April 15, 1921 Łódź-June 20, 1988 Warsaw) was a Polish actor and theatre director.
He was one of the most prominent figures in Polish theatre in the 20th century, renowned for his innovative approach to directing and his exceptional acting skills. Pilarski graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw before founding the Teatr STU in Krakow, where he served as both artistic director and principal actor. He went on to direct and act in numerous other theatres throughout Poland, including the National Theatre in Warsaw. Pilarski's contributions to Polish theatre were widely recognized, and he received numerous awards and honours for his work. In addition to his theatre work, Pilarski also appeared in several Polish films, including "The Birch Wood" and "Black Cross".