Polish movie actresses born in the year 1909
Here are 5 famous actresses from Poland were born in 1909:
Zofia Niwinska
Zofia Niwinska (May 15, 1909 Mińsk Mazowiecki-January 15, 1994 Kraków) was a Polish actor.
She debuted on stage in 1932 and quickly gained attention for her talent. Niwinska performed in a number of popular Polish theater productions before becoming a member of the National Theater in Warsaw in 1937. During World War II, she was forced to perform in German propaganda shows, but she also secretly helped the Polish resistance by transmitting messages through her performances.
After the war, Niwinska returned to the National Theater and continued her successful career on stage. She also appeared in a number of Polish films, including the classic 1958 film "Ashes and Diamonds."
Niwinska was highly respected in the Polish acting community and received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to theater and film. In addition to her acting career, she also worked as a director and acting teacher, influencing generations of young actors in Poland.
Hilde Weissner
Hilde Weissner (July 3, 1909 Szczecin-May 30, 1987 Braunau am Inn) also known as Hildegard Margot Helene Weißbrodt was a Polish actor.
She rose to fame in the 1930s in Germany and starred in several films, including "Der Kaiser von Kalifornien" (The Emperor of California) and "Die Fledermaus" (The Bat). However, due to her Jewish heritage, she was forced to flee Germany in 1933 and settled in Vienna. In 1938, she once again had to flee from the Nazis, this time to Belgium. Weissner eventually settled in Austria after World War II and continued to work in the entertainment industry. She appeared in several films and television shows, including "Sissi" and "Der Kommissar." In addition to her acting career, Weissner was also a successful translator, translating works from French and English into German.
Barbara Orwid
Barbara Orwid (November 29, 1909 Lviv-July 1, 1998 Warsaw) was a Polish actor.
She was a prominent figure in the Polish theater and film industry, having appeared in numerous productions throughout her career. Orwid began her acting career in the 1930s and quickly gained recognition for her talent and versatility. During World War II, she was forced to temporarily halt her career and went into hiding to avoid persecution. However, she returned to the stage and screen after the war and continued to work as an actress for several decades. In addition to her acting work, Orwid was also a respected voice coach and taught at the National Theatre School in Warsaw. She received numerous honors and awards for her contribution to Polish culture, including the prestigious Order of Polonia Restituta.
Dina Halpern
Dina Halpern (July 15, 1909 Warsaw-February 17, 1989 Chicago) was a Polish actor.
She began her career in the Yiddish theater in Warsaw, and later performed in theaters in Vienna and Paris. In 1939, she emigrated to the United States and continued to act in Yiddish theater productions. She also appeared in several Hollywood films, including "The Juggler" (1953) and "The Big Knife" (1955). In addition to her acting work, Halpern was an active member of the Jewish community and worked to promote Yiddish culture. She was awarded the Israel Culture Award in 1955 for her contributions to Yiddish theater.
Maria Bogda
Maria Bogda (November 25, 1909 Lviv-June 30, 1981 Desert Hot Springs) a.k.a. Marja Bogda or Janina Kopaczek was a Polish actor.
She was known for her roles in films such as "Forbidden Songs" (1947), "The Eagle" (1958), and "Black Cross" (1960). Bogda began her career in the 1930s in Poland and continued to act in films throughout her life, including in the United States where she moved in the 1960s. In addition to her film work, Bogda was also a stage actor and appeared in many theatrical productions in Poland and the US. Despite living in the US for many years, she remained proud of her Polish heritage and continued to promote Polish culture through her work. Bogda passed away in 1981 in Desert Hot Springs, California at the age of 71.