Here are 10 famous actresses from Poland were born in 1949:
Ewa Szykulska (September 11, 1949 Warsaw-) otherwise known as Eva Shikulska is a Polish actor.
She graduated from the National Film School in Łódź in 1972. She started her acting career in the theatre and later transitioned to film and television. She is best known for her roles in Polish film classics like "Człowiek z marmuru" (Man of Marble) and "Człowiek z żelaza" (Man of Iron) directed by Andrzej Wajda. Szykulska also made an impact in popular television series such as "M jak miłość" and "Klan". She was also a recipient of numerous awards including the Order of Polonia Restituta in 2002 for her contributions to Polish culture.
Grażyna Krukówna (January 18, 1949 Łódź-) a.k.a. Grazyna Kruk, Grazyna Kruk-Frymar, Grazyna Krukowna or Grazyna Krukówna is a Polish actor. She has two children, Magdalena Schejbal and Katarzyna Schejbal.
Throughout her prolific career, Grażyna Krukówna has appeared in numerous films, television shows and theater productions. She graduated from the State Higher School of Theatre in Łódź and made her acting debut in 1973 in the film "The Deluge." Krukówna became a household name with her performances in popular films such as "Nights and Days" (1975) and "A Woman's Decision" (1975).
In addition to her film work, Krukówna has also acted on stage, including appearances in productions of "Macbeth" and "The Seagull" at the National Theatre in Warsaw. Her television credits include roles on popular Polish shows like "Zmiennicy" and "Klan."
Krukówna has been recognized for her contributions to Polish cinema, receiving the Award for Film Culture Gloria Artis in 2014. She is also a recipient of the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta.
Beyond her acting career, Krukówna has supported various charitable causes, including serving as an ambassador for the "Hospicjum dla Dzieci" Foundation, which supports terminally ill children and their families.
Ania Marson (May 22, 1949 Gdynia-) also known as Anna Bujniewicz is a Polish actor.
She started her acting career in the United Kingdom, where she moved with her family in 1956. Ania Marson appeared in a number of British TV series throughout the 1960s and 1970s, including "The Saint", "Softly, Softly", and "The Protectors". She is also well-known for her role as "Vana" in the 1979 film "Flash Gordon". Later in her career, she appeared in several episodes of the Australian soap opera "Neighbours". Outside of acting, Marson is also an accomplished novelist and has published several books.
Monika Solubianka (June 15, 1949 Warsaw-) is a Polish actor.
She is best known for her work in Polish theatre and film. Solubianka graduated from the Theater Academy in Warsaw in 1972 and made her stage debut at the National Theatre in Warsaw the same year. She has since worked with several theatres in Poland, including the Dramatic Theatre in Warsaw and the Helena Modrzejewska National Old Theater in Kraków. Her film career began in 1976 with a role in the drama "Nights and Days" directed by Jerzy Antczak. Solubianka has also appeared in numerous films and television series, and has received several awards for her performances on stage and screen. In addition to her acting career, she is also a lecturer at the Theater Academy in Warsaw.
Teresa Sawicka (June 1, 1949 Kraków-) is a Polish actor.
She began her acting career in the early 1970s, appearing in several TV shows and movies. In 1976, she received critical acclaim for her role in the film "Człowiek z marmuru" (Man of Marble), directed by Andrzej Wajda. Sawicka continued to work with Wajda in several other films, including "Człowiek z żelaza" (Man of Iron) and "Wesele" (The Wedding). She has also worked with other notable directors such as Krzysztof Zanussi and Agnieszka Holland.
In addition to her work in film, Sawicka has an extensive career in theater. She has performed in numerous productions at the Stary Teatr in Kraków, where she is a member of the ensemble. She has also worked with other theaters throughout Poland, as well as internationally, performing in France, Germany, and Austria.
Sawicka has received several awards throughout her career, including the Silver Cross of Merit from the Polish government in 2005. She continues to act in both film and theater, and is considered one of Poland's most respected actors.
Gołda Tencer (August 2, 1949 Łódź-) otherwise known as Golda Tencer is a Polish singer and actor. She has two children, Dawid Szurmiej and Dawid Szurmiej.
Golda Tencer has had a very successful career in the arts, particularly in the Yiddish Theater. She is the daughter of two Holocaust survivors and grew up in Łódź, Poland. In her early career, she performed in a variety of plays and musicals before finding her niche in the Yiddish theater. Tencer has performed in Yiddish productions all over the world and is considered one of the foremost Yiddish singers and actors of her generation.
In addition to her work on stage, Tencer has also acted in numerous films and television series. She has received many awards for her contributions to the theater and the arts, including the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta and the Gloria Artis Medal for Cultural Merit. Tencer is also a passionate advocate for Polish-Jewish cultural heritage and has worked tirelessly to preserve and promote Yiddish culture in Poland and beyond.
Justyna Kulczycka (January 12, 1949 Warsaw-) is a Polish actor.
Kulczycka graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw in 1971 and made her acting debut in the same year in the play "Panoptikum Wrocławskie" at the Dramatic Theatre in Wrocław. She has appeared in numerous theater productions in Poland, including performances at the Polish Theatre in Warsaw and the Współczesny Theatre in Szczecin.
In addition to her theater work, Kulczycka has also appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. She made her film debut in 1974 in the film "Urodziny młodego warszawiaka" and has since appeared in films such as "Akademia pana Kleksa" and "Złotopolscy." She has also appeared in popular television shows such as "Klan" and "Dom."
Kulczycka has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to Polish theater and film, including the Silver Cross of Merit and the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta.
Iwona Biernacka (November 1, 1949 Olsztyn-) is a Polish actor.
She graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw and made her stage debut in 1972 at the Teatr Współczesny in Warsaw. Biernacka has appeared in numerous films and television series, including "Czterdziestolatek" and "Stawka większa niż życie". She has also worked as a voice actress, dubbing foreign films into Polish. In addition to her acting career, Biernacka has been involved in various social and cultural activities, and has served on the board of the Polish Actors' Union.
Ewa Kuzyk-Florczak (May 1, 1949 Katowice-) a.k.a. Ewa Florczak is a Polish actor.
She graduated from the State Higher School of Theatre in Kraków in 1972. Florczak is known for her roles in films such as "Czterdziestolatek" (1974), "Kamienie na szaniec" (2014) and "Zmiennicy" (1986). She has also appeared in numerous stage productions, including plays by William Shakespeare and Anton Chekhov. In addition to acting, Florczak is also a voice-over artist, and has lent her voice to various animated films and television series. She has received several awards throughout her career, including the Medal for Merit to Culture - Gloria Artis in 2017.
Marta Dutkiewicz (September 11, 1949 Poznań-) is a Polish actor.
She graduated from the Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts in Kraków in 1972. Dutkiewicz is known for her work in theater, film, and television. She has appeared in several popular TV series, including "Klan", "Czterdziestolatek", and "M jak Miłość." In addition to her acting career, Dutkiewicz is also a professor at her alma mater, where she teaches a class on performance techniques. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her contributions to Polish culture and was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta in 2016.