Polish movie actresses born in the year 1954
Here are 18 famous actresses from Poland were born in 1954:
Barbara Grabowska
Barbara Grabowska (November 28, 1954 Zabrze-August 12, 1994 Częstochowa) was a Polish actor.
She was well-known for her roles in Polish theatre, television, and film. Grabowska's interest in acting began during her high school years, when she participated in school plays. She soon became involved in local theatre productions and eventually pursued a career in acting. She attended the Aleksander Zelwerowicz State Theatre Academy in Warsaw, where she graduated in 1977.
Grabowska's acting career spanned nearly two decades, during which she appeared in numerous productions. She was particularly noted for her work in the theatre, where she won critical acclaim for her performances in plays such as "Three Sisters" and "Hedda Gabler". In addition to her work on stage, Grabowska also appeared in several films and television shows, including "The Wedding" and "Quo Vadis".
Unfortunately, Grabowska's life was cut tragically short when she died in a car accident in 1994 at the age of 39. Despite her untimely passing, she left behind a legacy as one of Poland's most talented and beloved actors.
Jolanta Rzaczkiewicz
Jolanta Rzaczkiewicz (April 7, 1954 Warsaw-March 28, 2012 Warsaw) was a Polish actor and nurse.
She was best known for her roles in Polish films and television series, including "Zmiennicy" and "Klan". Rzaczkiewicz also worked as a nurse for over 15 years before pursuing her acting career. She graduated from the Medical Academy of Warsaw and worked as a nurse both in Poland and abroad. In 1986, she decided to pursue her lifelong passion for acting and enrolled in the Aleksander Zelwerowicz State Theatre Academy in Warsaw. Rzaczkiewicz went on to have a successful career in both theatre and film. She was known for her versatile acting abilities and was considered one of the most talented actresses of her generation. Rzaczkiewicz passed away in 2012 at the age of 57.
Maria Mamona
Maria Mamona (April 26, 1954 Krasnystaw-) also known as Mariola Mamona or Maria Marmona is a Polish actor.
Maria Mamona began her acting career in the early 1980s, appearing in several stage productions at the Teatr Współczesny in Szczecin, Poland. She soon became renowned for her versatility as an actor, taking on a variety of challenging roles across multiple theater genres, including drama, comedy, and musicals.
In the mid-1980s, Mamona began to transition into film and television, making her debut in the 1985 Polish drama film "Matador". She went on to appear in several critically acclaimed films, including "Satin Rouge" (2002), which won the Best Narrative Feature Award at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Mamona is also known for her work in Polish television, having appeared in several popular TV shows throughout her career. In 2015, she received widespread recognition for her portrayal of Jadwiga, a supporting character in the hit Polish drama series "Belfer".
Throughout her career, Mamona has been recognized for her incredible talent and dedication to acting, receiving several awards and honors. She was awarded the Cavalier's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland for her contribution to the Polish arts, and was also awarded the Best Actress Award at the Gdynia Film Festival for her role in the 2014 film "Pod Mocnym Aniołem".
Krystyna Demska-Olbrychska
Krystyna Demska-Olbrychska (July 8, 1954 Zielona Góra-) also known as Krystyna Demska is a Polish actor.
Krystyna Demska-Olbrychska started her career in acting in the 1970s, and has since become a well-known figure in the Polish film industry. She has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, demonstrating her versatility as an actor by taking on a wide range of roles. Some of her notable works include "Kobieta samotna" (A Lonely Woman), "Złodziej" (Thief), and "Królowa chmur" (Queen of the Clouds), among others.
Aside from acting, Krystyna Demska-Olbrychska is also actively involved in the cultural and artistic community in Poland. In 1989, she founded the "Rejs" Theatre Studio, which aims to promote and develop innovative theater practices. She has also served as a jury member for various film festivals, and has taught acting at the Film School in Łódź.
Krystyna Demska-Olbrychska has received several awards and recognitions throughout her career. In 2004, she was awarded the Medal for Merit to Culture, and in 2010, she received the Gloria Artis Medal for Cultural Merit. Her contributions to the arts and culture in Poland have solidified her standing as one of the most respected figures in the industry.
Krystyna Wisniewska-Slawik
Krystyna Wisniewska-Slawik (March 7, 1954 Łódź-) is a Polish actor.
Krystyna Wisniewska-Slawik began her acting career in 1977, performing at the Stefan Jaracz Theater in Łódź. Later, she joined the National Theater in Warsaw, where she played many famous and challenging roles. She appeared in numerous plays as well as films and TV series in Poland, earning critical acclaim for her performances. In addition to her acting career, Wisniewska-Slawik is also involved in charity work, especially in helping children with disabilities. Over the years, she has received numerous awards and honors, including the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta in 2015.
Barbara Dembińska
Barbara Dembińska (November 27, 1954 Łódź-) a.k.a. Barbara Dembinska is a Polish actor.
She graduated from the State Higher School of Theatre in Warsaw in 1977. Dembińska has appeared in numerous films, television programs, and plays throughout her career. Some of her notable roles include the film "The Passion of Anna" (1969) directed by Ingmar Bergman, and the TV series "Three Colors Trilogy: Red" (1994) directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski. She has received several awards for her acting, including the Best Actress award at the Gdynia Film Festival in 1987 for her performance in "Goodbye, Consul". In addition to her work in acting, Dembińska is also a voice actor and has lent her voice to various animated films and television shows.
Laura Lacz
Laura Lacz (October 25, 1954 Warsaw-) is a Polish actor.
Lacz started her career as a theater actor and later transitioned into film and television. She has appeared in many popular Polish TV shows, including "Bohaterowie" and "Klan". Her film credits include "Wenecja", "Pora umierać" and "Pigs". In addition to acting, she has also worked as a director and producer. Lacz has won several awards for her work, including the Best Actress award at the Warsaw Film Festival in 2003. She is considered one of the most talented actors in Poland and has been recognized for her contribution to the Polish film industry.
Daria Trafankowska
Daria Trafankowska (January 5, 1954 Poznań-April 9, 2004 Warsaw) was a Polish actor. She had one child, Wit Dziki.
Daria Trafankowska was widely regarded as one of the most talented actresses of her generation in Poland. She began her career in the 1970s, appearing in various films and TV shows. Her breakthrough performance came in the 1982 film, "Człowiek z żelaza" ("Man of Iron"), directed by renowned Polish filmmaker, Andrzej Wajda. Trafankowska also acted in several other popular films such as "Rajski Ptak" ("The Heavenly Bird") and "V.I.P.".
Aside from her work in films and television, Trafankowska was also a prominent stage actress. She performed in numerous stage productions, including plays by William Shakespeare and Anton Chekhov. She was known for her powerful and emotionally charged performances that captivated audiences.
Unfortunately, Trafankowska's promising career was cut short by her untimely passing at the young age of 50. She was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2003 and passed away the following year. Despite her short life, she left a lasting impact on Polish cinema and theater, and is remembered as one of the most talented actresses of her time.
Alicja Bienicewicz
Alicja Bienicewicz (January 5, 1954 Poland-August 13, 2012 Kraków) also known as Alicia Bienicewicz or Alicja Bienicewicz-Kawiorska was a Polish actor.
She graduated from the Acting Department at the State Higher School of Theatre in Cracow in 1976. She was known for her roles in films such as "C.K. Dezerterzy", "Granica", and "Studio 2". She was also a well-known theater actress, performing at the Stary Teatr in Kraków and Teatr Polski in Wrocław. In addition to her acting career, she was also a voice-over artist, working on Polish dubbings of foreign movies and TV shows. Alicia Bienicewicz was a recipient of numerous awards for her work in acting and was widely regarded as one of the most talented Polish actresses of her generation.
Boguslawa Pawelec
Boguslawa Pawelec (June 22, 1954 Gdańsk-) also known as Bogusława Pawelec-Małek is a Polish actor.
She has appeared in numerous films, TV series, and theater productions throughout her career. One of her most notable roles was in the popular Polish TV series "Zmiennicy", where she played the character of Halina Mostowiak. Pawelec has received multiple awards for her acting, including the prestigious Order of Polonia Restituta. In addition to her successful acting career, she also works as a theater director and acting coach. Pawelec is considered one of the most prominent actresses in Polish cinema and theater.
Barbara Bursztynowicz
Barbara Bursztynowicz (January 27, 1954 Bielsko-Biała-) is a Polish actor.
She graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw and started her acting career in the late 1970s. Barbara is well-known for her roles in Polish films and TV series such as "The Decalogue" (1988), "Kroll" (1991), "With Fire and Sword" (1999), and "The Reverse" (2009). She has also lent her voice to several Polish dubbing projects of foreign movies, cartoons, and TV shows. In 2011, Barbara was honored with the Order of Polonia Restituta for her contribution to the Polish culture and arts.
Hanna Bieluszko
Hanna Bieluszko (November 11, 1954 Poznań-) is a Polish actor.
She is best known for her roles in theatre productions such as "Pan Tadeusz," "Dziady," and "Wyzwolenie," as well as in TV series and films. Bieluszko graduated from the Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw in 1977 and began her acting career in the same year. She has worked with prominent Polish directors such as Andrzej Wajda and Krzysztof Zanussi, and has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to Polish cinema and theatre. In addition to acting, Bieluszko has also worked as a voice-over artist and a dubbing director.
Magdalena Łazarkiewicz
Magdalena Łazarkiewicz (July 6, 1954 Warsaw-) a.k.a. Magdalena Holland or Magda Lazarkiewicz is a Polish film director and actor. She has two children, Antoni Lazarkiewicz and Gabriela Lazarkiewicz.
Beginning her career as an actor, Łazarkiewicz's breakthrough came when she starred in Krzysztof Kieślowski's 1976 film "The Scar". She went on to appear in several other films before transitioning to directing in the 1980s.
Łazarkiewicz's directorial debut was the 1984 film "Loneliness of the Manager", which won the Golden Goblet award at the Shanghai International Film Festival. She has since directed several critically acclaimed and award-winning films, including "Talking to Myself" (1985), "Młode wilki" (1995), and "The Welts" (2004).
In addition to her work in film, Łazarkiewicz has also directed theater productions and taught directing at the Łódź Film School. She has been recognized for her contributions to Polish cinema with numerous awards, including the Order of Polonia Restituta and the Gloria Artis Gold Medal for Cultural Merit.
Krystyna Wachelko-Zaleska
Krystyna Wachelko-Zaleska (January 24, 1954 Kraków-) is a Polish actor.
She graduated from the State Higher School of Theatre in Kraków in 1976. Wachelko-Zaleska made her acting debut in a stage production of "The Chairs" at the Stary Teatr in Kraków in 1975. She is known for her roles in numerous plays, films, and television series. Some of her notable performances include "The Decalogue" (1988), "Three Colors: Red" (1994), "Landscape After the Battle" (1970), and "In Desert and Wilderness" (2001). Wachelko-Zaleska has won several awards throughout her career, including the Gold Cross of Merit and the Silver Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis. In addition to acting, she has also directed stage productions and worked as a voice actress.
Bozena Stryjkówna
Bozena Stryjkówna (August 9, 1954 Warsaw-) otherwise known as Bozenna Stryjek or Bożena Stryjkówna is a Polish actor.
She began her acting career in the 1970s and has since appeared in numerous film and television productions. Stryjkówna is known for her roles in films such as "Człowiek z marmuru" (Man of Marble) and "Człowiek z żelaza" (Man of Iron), both directed by Andrzej Wajda. She has also appeared in popular TV series such as "Zmiennicy" and "Klan". In addition to her acting work, Stryjkówna is a successful voice actor and has lent her voice to numerous animated productions. She has been recognized with several awards for her contributions to Polish cinema and theatre.
Elzbieta Golinska
Elzbieta Golinska (December 25, 1954 Wrocław-) is a Polish actor and costume designer.
Golinska began her career as an actor in her hometown of Wrocław in 1975, performing at the Polski Theater and the Wspolczesny Theater. She later moved to Warsaw and continued her stage work at Teatr Na Woli and Teatr Powszechny. In addition to her work as an actor, Golinska has also designed costumes for a number of Polish films and stage productions. She has won several awards for her work as a costume designer, including the Grand Prix at the International Film Festival in Cottbus, Germany in 1990 for her work on the film "Korczak." In 2009, Golinska was awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta by the President of Poland for her contributions to Polish culture.
Grazyna Dylag
Grazyna Dylag (January 17, 1954 Bytom-) is a Polish actor, theatre director and professor. She has one child, Patrick Marek Dyląg.
Grazyna Dylag began her acting career in the 70s and quickly made a name for herself on the Polish stage and screens. She worked with some of the most prominent Polish directors in theatre and film, including Andrzej Wajda, Krzysztof Zanussi and Agnieszka Holland. Dylag won numerous awards throughout her career, including the Best Actress prize at the 1984 Venice Film Festival for her lead role in "No End".
In addition to her acting career, Dylag also worked as a theatre director and professor of acting. She taught at the Theatre Academy in Warsaw for many years, passing on her knowledge and experience to the next generation of actors. Dylag was also involved in political activism during the 1980s, supporting the Solidarity movement and participating in protests against the communist government.
Outside of her professional life, Dylag is known for her passion for nature and animals. She is an advocate of eco-friendly living and has been involved in numerous projects aimed at protecting the environment. In recent years, Dylag has taken a step back from the limelight, but she remains a respected figure in the Polish artistic community.
Maria Kowalik
Maria Kowalik (September 14, 1954 Skarżysko-Kamienna-) also known as Maria Kowalik-Kalinowska is a Polish actor.
She graduated from the Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw. Kowalik is known for her work in theater, starring in productions such as "The Cherry Orchard" and "Macbeth". She has also appeared in several films, including "Ashes and Diamonds" and "Man of Marble". In addition to her work in acting, Kowalik is also a stage director and has been involved in numerous productions throughout her career. She is admired for her versatility and dedication to the craft of acting. In 2021, Kowalik was awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta for her contributions to Polish culture.