Polish movie actresses born in the year 1940
Here are 12 famous actresses from Poland were born in 1940:
Barbara Kwiatkowska-Lass
Barbara Kwiatkowska-Lass (June 1, 1940 Gostynin-March 6, 1995 Vaterstetten) otherwise known as Barbara Kwiatkowska, Barbara Lass, Barbara Kwiatkowski or Barbara Lass-Kwiatkowska was a Polish actor. She had one child, Katharina Böhm.
Barbara Kwiatkowska-Lass began her career in Poland, where she starred in several popular films in the 1950s and 1960s. She eventually moved to West Germany, where she continued to act in films and television shows. Kwiatkowska-Lass was known for her beauty and talent, and she was cast in a range of roles throughout her career, from glamorous leading ladies to more character-driven parts. In addition to her acting work, Kwiatkowska-Lass was also active in various humanitarian causes, including efforts to improve conditions for animals in captivity. She passed away in 1995 at the age of 54.
Anna Prucnal
Anna Prucnal (January 1, 1940 Warsaw-) is a Polish singer and actor.
Anna Prucnal was born in Warsaw and started her career as an actress in Poland in the 1960s. She's best known for her work in avant-garde theatre, both in Europe and the United States. After moving to France in the 1970s, Prucnal became a popular singer and released several successful albums. In addition to her music and acting, Prucnal is also known for her political activism; she was a vocal opponent of the communist government in Poland during the 1980s and was involved in the Solidarity movement. Today, she continues to perform and act, both on stage and in film.
Asja Lamtiugina
Asja Lamtiugina (November 8, 1940 Żary-) a.k.a. A. Lamtiugina is a Polish actor. She has one child, Olaf Lubaszenko.
Asja Lamtiugina was born in Żary, a town in western Poland, in 1940. She graduated from the State Theatre School in Warsaw in 1962 and began her career as a stage actress in various theaters across Poland. Lamtiugina became popular with the Polish public through her work in television dramas and films. She starred in several popular Polish movies, including "Kamienie na szaniec" (Stones for the Rampart), "Człowiek z marmuru" (Man of Marble), and "Człowiek z żelaza" (Man of Iron). In 1970, she gave birth to her only child, a son named Olaf Lubaszenko who would later become a renowned actor and director himself. Lamtiugina continued to act in films and on stage throughout her career and has received numerous awards for her contributions to Polish theater and film. She is regarded as one of Poland's most talented actresses of her generation.
Barbara Dzido-Lelinska
Barbara Dzido-Lelinska (December 11, 1940 Ostrołęka-) also known as Barbara Dzido is a Polish actor.
Dzido graduated from the Aleksander Zelwerowicz Theatre Academy in Warsaw in 1963. She made her stage debut at the Old Theatre in Lublin the same year. In 1963, she joined the National Theatre in Warsaw, where she played for many years. She has also performed at the Ateneum Theatre, the Drama Theatre in Warsaw, and the Dramatic Theatre in Szczecin.
Her most notable film roles include "Man of Marble" (1977), "Man of Iron" (1981), and "Katyn" (2007). In 2013, she was awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta for her contributions to Polish culture. She continues to act in film, television, and theatre productions in Poland.
Irena Telesz
Irena Telesz (August 10, 1940 Vawkavysk District-) otherwise known as Irena Telesz-Burczyk is a Polish actor. Her children are called Pawel Burczyk and Peter Burczyk.
Telesz began her acting career in the 1960s and became known for her work in Polish theater and film. She has appeared in numerous productions, including the films "The Cruise" and "Gunslinger". In addition to her acting work, Telesz is also a lecturer and has taught acting classes at the National Film School in Łódź. Throughout her career, she has received recognition for her contributions to the arts, including the Knight's Cross of Polonia Restituta in 2013. Telesz currently resides in Warsaw.
Emilia Krakowska
Emilia Krakowska (February 20, 1940 Poznań-) is a Polish actor.
Emilia Krakowska is a highly-regarded Polish actor, known for her work in theatre, film, and television. She was born on February 20, 1940 in Poznań, Poland. Krakowska began her acting career in the 1960s and quickly gained recognition for her remarkable talent and versatility as an actor. She has appeared in several notable Polish films, including "Blaszany bebenek" (The Tin Drum) and "Matka Joanna od aniolow" (Mother Joan of the Angels).
Krakowska is also a well-known and accomplished stage actor, and has performed in numerous theatre productions throughout her career. She has worked with many of the most renowned theatre companies in Poland, including the National Theatre in Warsaw, the Współczesny Theatre in Wrocław, and the Polski Theatre in Bydgoszcz. In recognition of her contributions to Polish theatre, Krakowska has received several prestigious awards, including the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta.
In addition to her work in theatre and film, Krakowska has also made significant contributions to Polish television. She has appeared in many popular television series and miniseries, including "Czterdziestolatek" (The Forty-Year-Old), "Zmiennicy" (Chameleons), and "Głód" (Hunger). Throughout her career, Krakowska has remained a beloved and respected figure in the Polish entertainment industry, and her contributions to Polish culture have been widely celebrated.
Gudula Blau
Gudula Blau (February 22, 1940 Poznań-) is a Polish actor. Her children are called Kristina Böhm, Michael Bohm and Daniela Böhm.
Gudula Blau studied acting at the State Theatre School in Kraków and made her acting debut at the Stary Teatr in Kraków in 1963. She is best known for her roles in popular Polish films such as "C.K. Dezerterzy" (1970), "Zmiennicy" (1986) and "Leśniczówka" (1985). Blau has also performed on stage, appearing in numerous theatrical productions throughout her career. In addition to her acting work, she has also been a vocal supporter of various charities and social causes. Blau's legacy in Polish cinema and theater continues to inspire new generations of actors and filmmakers.
Marta Lipińska
Marta Lipińska (May 14, 1940 Boryslav-) also known as Marta Lipinska is a Polish actor and voice actor. Her children are called Michał Englert and Anna Englert.
Lipińska first gained recognition for her acting in the 1960s, starring in numerous Polish films such as "Krzyżacy" and "Wiele rzeczy do zrobienia" ("Many Things to Do"). She also lent her voice to many popular animated series and films, including the Polish dub of Disney's "The Lion King" and "Lady and the Tramp". In addition to her acting career, Lipińska is also a writer, having published several children's books and a memoir titled "Jutro zostanie nasze" ("Tomorrow Will Be Ours"). She has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to Polish culture, including the Order of Polonia Restituta and the Gloria Artis Gold Medal for Cultural Merit.
Hildegard Schmahl
Hildegard Schmahl (February 6, 1940 Sławno-) is a Polish actor. She has two children, Hannah Rudolph and Sebastian Rudolph.
Hildegard Schmahl began her acting career in the 1960s and has since appeared in numerous films and television series. She is best known for her roles in German feature films such as "The White Ribbon" (2009) and "Sophie Scholl – The Final Days" (2005). In addition to her work in film, Schmahl has also acted on stage, primarily in Berlin and Hamburg. She has received several awards for her work, including the German Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. Outside of her career in acting, Schmahl is also a prolific voice-over artist, having lent her voice to various documentaries and video games.
Magda Celówna
Magda Celówna (April 3, 1940 Mierzawa, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship-) a.k.a. Magdalena Celówna or M. Celówna is a Polish actor.
She graduated from the Aleksander Zelwerowicz State Theatre Academy in Warsaw in 1962, and made her debut on stage the following year at the Teatr Współczesny in Warsaw. Over the course of her career, she has appeared in over 80 films, both Polish and international productions. Some of her notable roles include appearances in films such as "The Ashes" (1965), "The Doll" (1968), and "Interrogation" (1982). She has also appeared in several television series and stage productions. In addition to her acting career, Celówna is also a voice actress, dubbing foreign films and animated productions into Polish. She has received numerous awards and recognition for her contributions to Polish cinema and theatre, including the Order of Polonia Restituta, one of Poland's highest civilian awards.
Mirosława Krajewska
Mirosława Krajewska (September 11, 1940 Warsaw-) is a Polish actor.
Mirosława Krajewska attended the Leon Schiller National Higher School of Theatre in Warsaw and graduated in 1963. She started her career on stage at the National Theatre in Warsaw and went on to perform in various theaters across Poland. Krajewska is known for her roles in popular Polish films and TV series, including "Czterdziestolatek" and "Kolumbowie". She has also lent her voice to numerous animated films and TV series. Krajewska has been honored with several awards for her contributions to Polish theater and cinema.
Joanna Jedryka
Joanna Jedryka (January 1, 1940 Terebovl-) a.k.a. Joanna Jedryka-Chamiec is a Polish actor.
She began her acting career in 1959 and has since appeared in numerous stage plays, films, and television series in Poland. Some of her notable performances include her roles in the movies "Trzecia Czesc Nocy" (The Third Part of the Night), "Zmiennicy" (The Shape Shifters), and "Boys Don't Cry." She has also worked as a voice actress and has lent her voice to various characters in animated films and TV shows. Jedryka has won many awards throughout her career, including the Best Actress award at the Polish Film Festival in Gdynia for her role in "Lekarstwo na milosc" (A Medicine for Love). She continues to act and remains a respected figure in the Polish film industry.