Polish movie actresses born in the year 1938
Here are 14 famous actresses from Poland were born in 1938:
Maria Wachowiak
Maria Wachowiak (August 5, 1938 Warsaw-) a.k.a. Maria Wachowiak-Holonbeck is a Polish actor and theatre director. She has one child, Magdalena Holoubek.
Maria Wachowiak graduated from the State Higher School of Theatre in Warsaw and made her debut on the stage in 1960. She is known for her performances in films such as "Nights and Days" (1975) and "The Promised Land" (1975), as well as in theatre productions of "The Glass Menagerie" and "The Seagull". Wachowiak has also directed several plays, including "The Peasant Wedding" and "Requiem for a Heavyweight". In addition to her work in film and theatre, she has also done voiceover work for Polish dubs of foreign films and television shows. She has been recognized for her contributions to the arts with numerous awards and titles, including the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta and the Gloria Artis Gold Medal for Cultural Merit.
Beata Tyszkiewicz
Beata Tyszkiewicz (August 14, 1938 Wilanów-) also known as Beata Tyskiewicz, Beata Maria Helena Tyszkiewiczówna-Kalenicka, First Lady of Polish Cinema or Beata Maria Helena Tyszkiewicz-Kalenicka is a Polish actor. She has two children, Karolina Wajda and Wiktoria Padlewska.
Beata Tyszkiewicz began her acting career as a teenager in the 1950s and became one of the most iconic actresses in Polish cinema. She appeared in numerous films, including "Lotna", "Pharaoh", "The Doll", and "The Saragossa Manuscript". Tyszkiewicz was known for her versatility and ability to portray complex characters with depth and nuance. In addition to her work in film, she also appeared in several stage productions and television shows. In 1977, she was awarded the prestigious Order of Polonia Restituta for her contributions to the arts in Poland. Despite retiring from acting in the 1990s, Tyszkiewicz remains one of the most beloved and celebrated figures in Polish entertainment.
Iwona Sloczynska
Iwona Sloczynska (April 12, 1938 Grabów, Łęczyca County-) is a Polish actor.
She began her acting career in the 1960s, after completing her studies at the Aleksander Zelwerowicz State Theatre Academy in Warsaw. Her first film role was in the 1961 film "Zezowate szczęście." Sloczynska has since appeared in over 40 films and numerous stage productions, earning critical acclaim for her performances. She has been honored with several awards, including the Silver Cross of Merit in 2002 and the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta in 2014, for her contributions to Polish culture. Outside of her acting work, Sloczynska is also known for her charitable efforts, particularly in support of organizations that assist children with disabilities.
Elżbieta Czyżewska
Elżbieta Czyżewska (May 14, 1938 Warsaw-June 17, 2010 Manhattan) also known as Elzbieta Czyzewska, Elzbieta Justyna Czyzewska, Elizbieta Czyzewska, Elżbieta Justyna Czyżewska, Elka, Ela or Elżbieta J. Czyżewska was a Polish actor.
She was born in Warsaw, Poland, and initially trained as a pianist, but later pursued acting. Czyżewska gained fame in her home country with her roles in stage productions and films, including the 1959 film "Goodbye, See You Tomorrow" and the 1960 film "The Lovers of Marona."
During her career, she also worked in France and the United States. In the U.S., she appeared in several notable films, such as "The Tenant" (1976) directed by Roman Polanski and "In the Line of Fire" (1993) starring Clint Eastwood. She also appeared in Broadway productions, including "The Chinese and Dr. Fish" in 1970 and "To Grandmother's House We Go" in 1980.
Czyżewska was a political activist and participated in the 1968 student protests in Poland, which led to her being blacklisted by the government. She eventually relocated to Paris and later to the United States, where she continued to act in both film and theater until her death in 2010.
Monica Lennartz
Monica Lennartz (February 26, 1938 Szczecin-) also known as Monika Lennartz is a Polish actor.
She began her acting career in the 1950s, appearing in numerous Polish films and television series. Some of her notable roles include Maria in "Eroica," Wanda in "Man of Marble," and Krystyna in "The Quack." Lennartz also starred in the German television series "Tatort" in the 1970s and 80s. In addition to her acting career, she has also worked as a voice actress, dubbing foreign films and TV shows into Polish. Lennartz has received several awards throughout her career, including the Order of Polonia Restituta and the Silver Cross of Merit.
Dany Mann
Dany Mann (February 21, 1938 Szczecin-May 29, 2010 Munich) also known as Sybille Pagel or Danny Mann was a Polish actor.
Mann began her acting career in the 1960s with minor roles in German films and TV shows. She gained wider recognition for her work in the 1970s and 80s, in films such as "Out of Order", "The Wild Geese", and "The Long Good Friday". She was also a prolific voice actress, providing dubbing in German for films and TV shows, as well as lending her voice to several German-language audiobooks. Mann was known for her versatility as an actress, taking on roles in drama, comedy, and action films. In addition to her acting work, Mann was an advocate for animal rights and supported several organizations dedicated to the welfare of animals. She passed away in 2010 at the age of 72.
Zofia Saretok
Zofia Saretok (March 28, 1938 Łódź-March 10, 2013 Warsaw) a.k.a. Zofia Taubwurcel was a Polish actor.
Throughout her career, Zofia Saretok was recognized for her incredible talent in the acting field. She graduated from Warsaw's esteemed Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art and performed on stage for the Polish National Theatre, Współczesny Theatre in Warsaw, and Teatr Powszechny in Warsaw. She also appeared in many films and television shows. Some of her most notable performances include her roles in the films "Pearls of the Deep" and "The Promised Land" as well as her portrayal of Mrs. Linde in the television series "A Doll's House". Beyond acting, she was a dedicated teacher, working at her alma mater and helping to shape the next generation of actors in Poland.
Zofia Merle
Zofia Merle (March 30, 1938 Warsaw-) is a Polish actor. She has one child, Marcin Mayzel.
Merle studied acting at the State Theatre College in Warsaw, graduating in 1960. She made her film debut in 1959 in "The First Day of Freedom" and went on to appear in over 60 films, including "Krzyżacy" (Knights of the Teutonic Order), "Potop" (The Deluge) and "Colonel Wolodyjowski". In addition to her work in film, she has also had a successful career in theater, performing in productions at the National Theatre in Warsaw and the Teatr Współczesny in Wrocław. Merle has been honored with numerous awards for her contributions to Polish film and theater, including the Order of Polonia Restituta and the Gold Cross of Merit.
Hanna Stankówna
Hanna Stankówna (May 4, 1938 Poznań-) is a Polish actor. She has one child, Kacper Lisowski.
Hanna Stankówna graduated from the Acting Department of the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw. She started her acting career in 1959 in the National Theatre in Warsaw, where she performed in numerous plays. She later became a member of the National Theatre company and the Contemporary Theatre in Warsaw.
Aside from her work on stage, Stankówna also appeared in several films and TV shows. She made her film debut in 1961 in the movie "The Innocent Sorcerers" and went on to act in over 30 films, including "The Promised Land" and "The Hourglass Sanatorium".
Throughout her career, Stankówna has been awarded numerous awards for her contribution to the Polish arts, including the Officer's and Knight's Crosses of the Order of Polonia Restituta. She continues to be recognized as one of Poland's most talented actors.
Barbara Wrzesinska
Barbara Wrzesinska (January 15, 1938 Warsaw-) is a Polish actor.
Wrzesinska graduated from the Acting Department at the State Higher School of Music in Warsaw. She made her movie debut in "Eroica" (1958) directed by Andrzej Munk. In 1963, she received a Best Actress award at the Mar del Plata International Film Festival for her role in "The Impossible Goodbye." Her other notable performances include "The Ashes" (1965), "The Saragossa Manuscript" (1965), and "The Hourglass Sanatorium" (1973). She also worked as a voice actor, dubbing foreign movies and TV shows. Wrzesinska was honored with the Golden Cross of Merit in 1969 and awarded the Order of Polonia Restituta in 2003 for her contributions to Polish culture.
Jadwiga Skupnik
Jadwiga Skupnik (October 15, 1938 Mikołów-) is a Polish actor.
She graduated from the State Theatre School in Katowice in 1960 and made her debut on stage at the Śląski Theatre in Katowice the following year. Skupnik has appeared in over 30 films and television series, including the acclaimed film "A Short Film About Love" directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski. She is also known for her work on the stage, performing in numerous plays at the Śląski Theatre and other theaters throughout Poland. In recognition of her contributions to Polish theater and film, she was awarded the Gold Cross of Merit in 1989 and the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta in 1999.
Krystyna Bigelmajer
Krystyna Bigelmajer (October 10, 1938 Warsaw-August 28, 1997 Wrocław) also known as K. Bigelmajer was a Polish actor.
She made her acting debut in 1960 and went on to become a prominent figure in Polish theatre and cinema. Some of her notable film credits include "The Ashes" (1965), "Black Cross" (1960), and "Mother Joan of the Angels" (1961). Bigelmajer also worked as a voice actress, dubbing foreign films into Polish. In addition to her acting career, she was also involved in social and political activism, particularly in support of the Solidarity movement in the 1980s. She passed away in 1997 at the age of 58.
Barbara Kobrzynska
Barbara Kobrzynska (May 1, 1938 Kraków-) a.k.a. Barbara Kobierzynska is a Polish actor.
Barbara Kobrzynska began her acting career in the 1950s and became a prominent figure in Polish theater and film. She appeared in many popular films such as "Black Cross" (1960), "Samson" (1961), and "The Ashes" (1965). Kobrzynska was known for her versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters. In addition to her work in film, she also acted in numerous TV dramas and series. She was honored with multiple awards for her contribution to Polish cinema, including the prestigious Silver Medal for Merit to Culture - Gloria Artis in 2007. Despite her achievements, Barbara Kobrzynska remained humble and devoted to her craft until her retirement in the early 2000s.
Adrianna Godlewska
Adrianna Godlewska (May 5, 1938 Warsaw-) is a Polish actor. She has one child, Paulina Mlynarska.
Adrianna Godlewska began her acting career in the 1960s and quickly became a well-known figure in the Polish film industry. She starred in several popular films such as "Sami swoi" (Our Folks) and "Nie ma róży bez ognia" (Where Is The Rose).
In addition to her successful film career, Godlewska also worked in theater, performing on stage in Warsaw and other cities throughout Poland. She was a member of the prestigious Teatr Powszechny in Warsaw for many years.
In the 1980s, Godlewska began to take on more television roles and became a fixture on Polish television. She appeared in numerous TV series and dramas, including "Zmiennicy" (The Shapeshifters) and "Na dobre i na złe" (For Better and for Worse).
Despite her success, Godlewska has remained humble and dedicated to her craft. She has been recognized with several awards for her contributions to Polish cinema, including the Golden Cross of Merit and the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta.