Here are 2 famous actors from Poland died in 1998:
Władysław Komar (April 11, 1940 Kaunas-August 17, 1998 Ostromice) also known as Wladyslaw Komar was a Polish actor.
In addition to his career in acting, Władysław Komar was also a renowned athlete, specializing in the shot put. He won numerous medals in international competitions, including a gold medal at the 1972 Olympics in Munich. After retiring from athletics, he pursued a career in acting and appeared in several films and television shows. He was also a social and political activist, supporting anti-communist movements in Poland during the 1980s. Despite his success, he battled with alcoholism and died at the age of 58. Today, he is remembered as a national hero in Poland for both his sporting achievements and his contributions to Polish culture and society.
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Jerzy Bińczycki (September 6, 1937 Kraków-October 2, 1998 Kraków) also known as Jerzy Binczycki was a Polish actor. He had one child, Jan Bińczycki.
Bińczycki was a graduate of the Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts in Krakow, Poland. He began his acting career in 1960 and went on to become a popular and respected actor in both film and theatre. He appeared in numerous films, including "Barbarian" and "The Quack" and won several awards for his work, including the Best Actor Award at the Polish Film Festival in 1989. Bińczycki was also a talented stage actor and worked extensively with the Stary Teatr in Krakow. He was known for his versatility as an actor and his ability to bring depth and complexity to his characters. He remained active in the Polish arts scene until his death in 1998 at the age of 61.
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