Polish movie actresses died in the year 2004
Here are 5 famous actresses from Poland died in 2004:
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.
Wanda Elbinska-Robaczewska
Wanda Elbinska-Robaczewska (May 31, 1929-November 16, 2004 Warsaw) also known as Wanda Elbinska was a Polish actor.
She was born in Lviv, Poland (now Ukraine) and studied acting at the State Theatre School in Warsaw. She began her acting career in 1950 and appeared in numerous stage productions, films, and television shows throughout her career. Some of her most notable roles in film include "Three from the Filling Station" (1955), "The Lord of Skalpel" (1966), "The Saragossa Manuscript" (1965), and "The Tulips" (1985), among others. Elbinska was considered one of the most esteemed actresses of her time in Poland and received many awards and honors throughout her career, including the Medal for Merit to Culture and the Gloria Artis Gold Medal for Merit to Culture.
Natalya Naum
Natalya Naum (January 14, 1933 Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast-March 22, 2004 Kiev) a.k.a. Natalya Mikhailovna Naum, N. Natalya or N. Naum was a Polish actor.
Natalya Naum graduated from the Warsaw State Theatrical College in 1956 and began her career as an actress in the same year. She was a well-known stage actress in Poland, performing in various theaters in Warsaw, Krakow, and Gdansk. Naum was also featured in several films and TV series, including "The Witcher" and "In Full Gallop."
Aside from her acting career, Naum was a vocal advocate for the rights of the Polish minority in Ukraine. During the Soviet era, Naum was an active member of the Union of Polish Culture in Ukraine, which aimed to promote and preserve Polish culture within the country.
Despite facing discrimination and persecution for her activism, Naum continued to work tirelessly towards her goals until her passing in 2004. Today, she is remembered as a talented actress and an influential figure in the struggle for minority rights in Ukraine.
Irena Malkiewicz
Irena Malkiewicz (September 15, 1911 Moscow-January 23, 2004 Warsaw) a.k.a. I. Malkiewicz or Irena Malkiewicz-Domanska was a Polish actor.
She was born into a family of Polish artists in Moscow and moved to Poland with her family in 1919. Her acting career began in the 1930s and she went on to become a prominent figure in the Polish theatre and film industry. Malkiewicz appeared in over 70 films throughout her career, including the 1961 film "Mother Joan of the Angels" which won the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival. She was also a respected theatre actress and performed on stage until the age of 80. In addition to her acting work, Malkiewicz was also a translator and an author of several books. She was awarded the Order of Polonia Restituta, the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland, and the Gloria Artis Gold Medal for Cultural Merit for her contributions to Polish culture.
Irena Orska
Irena Orska (October 12, 1915 Kraków-February 13, 2004 Kraków) also known as I. Orska was a Polish actor.
She began her acting career in the 1930s and was a major star of the Polish stage and screen until the late 1950s. Orska also appeared in several films in other European countries, including France and Italy. Following World War II, she worked with the Polish Theatre in Wrocław and was an accomplished voice actress, dubbing foreign language films into Polish. In addition to her acting career, Orska was also a respected drama teacher, training many future actors of the Polish theatre. She received several honors for her contributions to Polish culture, including the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta in 1952.