Polish movie actors died in the year 2007

Here are 2 famous actors from Poland died in 2007:

Jan Kociniak

Jan Kociniak (November 8, 1937 Stryi-April 20, 2007 Warsaw) also known as J. Kociniak was a Polish actor.

He started his acting career in 1961 and went on to act in numerous films, television shows, and theater productions. Kociniak was known for his versatile acting skills and had a wide range of roles throughout his career.

He was especially popular for his performances in historical and war movies, like "Krzyżacy" (Knights of the Teutonic Order) and "Czterdziestolatek" (The Forty-Year-Old), which became household names in Poland. His roles in dramas and comedies were equally well-received, with his performances in "Alternatywy 4" and "C.K. Dezerterzy" being standout examples.

Kociniak was awarded numerous accolades for his contribution to the Polish entertainment industry, including the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta, one of Poland's highest awards for cultural merits. He passed away in 2007 due to complications related to cancer. His legacy lives on through his impactful contributions to Polish cinema and theater.

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Jacek Chmielnik

Jacek Chmielnik (January 31, 1953 Łódź-August 22, 2007 Suchawa, Lublin Voivodeship) also known as Jacek Chmlelnik was a Polish actor, theatre director and playwright. He had two children, Igor Chmielnik and Julia Chmielnik.

Born in Łódź, Poland, Jacek Chmielnik began his acting journey in the 1970s at the Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw. He made his film debut in the 1976 Polish film "The Scar", and went on to star in over 70 films and television productions throughout his career.

Chmielnik was known for his versatile acting skills, playing both comedic and dramatic roles. Some of his most notable film roles include "Teddy Bear" (1980), "Vabank" (1981), "Vabank II, czyli riposta" (1984), and "Kingsajz" (1988).

Aside from his successful acting career, Chmielnik was also a talented theatre director and playwright. He directed numerous productions and wrote several plays that were performed in Poland's top theaters.

Tragically, Chmielnik passed away in a car accident in 2007, leaving behind a legacy in the Polish film and theatre industry.

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