Polish movie actors died in the year 2010
Here are 6 famous actors from Poland died in 2010:
Maciej Kozłowski
Maciej Kozłowski (September 8, 1957 Kargowa-May 11, 2010 Warsaw) a.k.a. Maciej Kozlowski was a Polish actor.
He studied at the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw and began his acting career in 1981 at the Ateneum Theatre in Warsaw. He became well known for his roles in film and television, including the TV series "Stawka większa niż życie" ("More Than Life at Stake") and the film "Korczak." Kozłowski also worked as a dubbing artist, lending his voice to characters in Polish versions of foreign films, such as Harry Potter and Shrek. However, he was most recognized for his theatre work, creating several memorable roles in his career, including Hamlet, Faust, and Thomas Becket. He ended his career with a performance in a monodrama "Sara" in 2008, which he also directed, before he passed away in 2010 due to brain cancer at the age of 52.
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Janusz Zakrzeński
Janusz Zakrzeński (March 8, 1936 Przededworze-April 10, 2010 Smolensk) also known as Janusz Zakrzenski was a Polish actor. He had one child, Marcin Zakrzeński.
Zakrzeński was a graduate of the National Higher School of Theatre in Warsaw, Poland. He began his acting career in the 1950s and became a popular figure in Polish theatre and film. He was known for his roles in films such as "Man of Marble" and "Man of Iron," both directed by Andrzej Wajda.
Besides acting, Zakrzeński was also a voice-over artist and dubbed foreign films to Polish language. He also lent his voice to many animated films including the Polish version of Disney's "The Little Mermaid."
Zakrzeński was honored with numerous awards for his contributions to Polish cinema and theater. In 1996, he was awarded the Gloria Artis Medal for Merit to Culture. He died tragically in the 2010 Polish Air Force Tu-154 crash, along with many other prominent Polish figures, including President Lech Kaczyński.
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Bohdan Ejmont
Bohdan Ejmont (January 18, 1928 Daŭhinava-February 28, 2010 Warsaw) a.k.a. B. Ejmont was a Polish actor. His child is called Katarzyna Ejmont.
Bohdan Ejmont was born in Daŭhinava which was then part of the Second Polish Republic, but is now in Belarus. He attended the Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw, and went on to become one of Poland's most respected actors. Ejmont appeared in dozens of films and television shows throughout his career, including the acclaimed Polish film "The Promised Land". He received numerous awards for his contributions to Polish cinema and theater, including the prestigious Order of Polonia Restituta. Despite his fame, Ejmont lived a relatively private life, and was known for his serious, introspective performances on stage and screen. He passed away in 2010 at the age of 82 in his home city of Warsaw.
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Wojciech Siemion
Wojciech Siemion (July 30, 1928 Krzczonów, Lublin Voivodeship-April 24, 2010 Warsaw) otherwise known as Wojciech Juliusz Siemion was a Polish actor. He had one child, Tomasz Krzysztof Siemion.
Siemion was known for his work in Polish cinema and theater. He graduated from the Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts in Krakow in 1952 and began his professional acting career shortly after. He acted in over 70 films and television series in his lifetime. He is best known for his roles in films such as "The Saragossa Manuscript," "The Promised Land," and "The Illumination." He was also a prolific theater actor and performed in numerous productions throughout his career. In addition to his acting work, Siemion was an active supporter of the Solidarity movement and was involved in various underground theater and publishing activities during the communist era. He was awarded the Order of Polonia Restituta for his contributions to Polish culture in 2004.
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Jerzy Turek
Jerzy Turek (January 17, 1934 Tchórzowa-February 14, 2010 Warsaw) was a Polish actor. His child is called Piotr Turek.
Jerzy Turek started his acting career in the 1960s and quickly became a prominent figure in the Polish theatre and film industry. He graduated from the State Theatre School in 1958 and worked in a number of renowned theatres such as the Teatr Współczesny in Warsaw and the Teatr Ludowy in Krakow. He performed in over 60 films and TV shows and won numerous awards throughout his career. Some of his most notable roles were in the films "Pięciu" (1961), "Krzyżacy" (1960), and "Królowa Bona" (1980). Turek was also a respected voice actor and dubbed over 200 films. He passed away in 2010 at the age of 76.
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Witold Skaruch
Witold Skaruch (January 11, 1930 Ciechanów-February 17, 2010 Konstancin-Jeziorna) was a Polish actor.
Skaruch graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw and later joined the National Theatre in Warsaw. He appeared in over 60 films and TV series, including "Four Tank-Men and a Dog", "The Cruise", and "Escape from the 'Liberty' Cinema". He was also known for his work in theater, playing various roles in productions of William Shakespeare's plays, including "Hamlet" and "Macbeth". Skaruch received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta and the Gloria Artis Gold Medal for Cultural Merit. In addition to his acting career, he was also a successful painter and graphic artist. Skaruch passed away in 2010 at the age of 80.
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