Wacław Kowalski
Acting
Biography
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Born: May 2, 1916
Place of Birth: Gżatsk [present Gagarin] Russia
Known For
The Saragossa Manuscript
During the Napoleonic wars, a Spanish officer and an opposing officer find a book written by the former's grandfather.
Our Folks
Two quarreling peasant families, who were forced to leave their lands after the war, are settled by accident on two neighboring farms.
How I Unleashed World War II, Part II: Following the Arms
After escaping across Europe from Stalag camp, Dolas's ride to Cyprus is stopped when his ship in sunk by an Italian submarine. Although he and some of his fellow sailors are rescued by an Allied ship, they find themselves conscripted into the French Foreign Legion in Beirut, Dolas becoming a cook.
Janosik
In the early 19th century, the legendary Tatra brigand Janosik defies the oppressive local nobility and Austrian troops by robbing the rich to give to the poor, becoming a folk hero among the peasants.
Złote koło
An unknown man brings a wounded boy from a hospital and prompty walks away. The boy soon dies and the militia captain Budny begins an investigation, leading him deep into a web of crime.
Czterdziestolatek
Czterdziestolatek or 40-latek was a Polish television comedy series broadcast between 1974 and 1977. The first series enjoyed so much popularity that it has successfully continued and led to the release of a feature film I'm a Butterfly, a 40-year-old Love Affair and a New Year's Eve television program in 1975. The series was written by Jerzy Gruza and Krzysztof Teodor Toeplitz and was broadcast on Telewizja Polska. In total, 21 episodes were produced. The series followed the fate of a Warsaw family and explored topics related to midlife crisis, such as extra-marital affairs, attempts to quit smoking, obsession with hair loss, efforts to maintain physical fitness, pride in achievements and professional life, the desire to seek self-fulfillment through social activities, etc.
Droga
Marianek is an unlucky man and not successful in his affairs. At the same time, he is a dove-hearted man, sensitive to other people’s misfortunes and harm, willing to help, even at his own expense. He is always ready to solve the problems of others, although he is usually not very good at it. His favorite saying is “absolutely”.
Forbidden Songs
Set during the German occupation of Warsaw during WWII, this musical tells the story of several inhabitants of the same tenement house.
I Hate Mondays
An acute case of Mondayitis in Warsaw. Interwoven stories of a few inhabitants of Warsaw, including one very unlucky Italian on a governmental mission and a charitable Polish American.
Calling 07
The series centres around the investigations of Police Lieutenant Sławomir Borewicz. Each episode features a different case being solved by Borewicz.
Filmography
as Ryszard Popiołek
as Hryncewicz
as kościelny Wawrzyniec Kulpiński
as Kulpiński
as Kazimierz Pawlak
as Dołmontowicz
as Popielak
as szeregowy Ostrejko
as Kazimierz Pawlak
as Marcin Bruzda, góral
as Kazimierz Pawlak
as Góral Bruzda
as Tour Participant
as Dołuski
as Piotrowski's Boss
as Sgt. Bronisław Misztal
as Crane Operator
as Highlander
as Sowa
as Forest Keeper
as Caretaker
as Policeman
as Matuszak
as Corporal
as Train Conductor (voice) (uncredited)
as Wiktor's Teacher
as Cpl. Machura
as Mazur
as Anielak (uncredited)
as Corporal Podarzyn
as Vet
as Private Ostrejko
as Private Ostrejko
as Wysocki (uncredited)
as John Wharton Bilson / Town Citizen
as Kazimierz Pawlak / Kacper Pawlak
as Old Peasant
as Madeja
as Hawrot
as Militia Sergeant
as Kołodziejczyk
as Van Worden's Father's Servant
as Fruńka
as Janitor (segment 1)
as Railwayman (uncredited)
as Kondera
as Mute
as German (uncredited)
as Porter (Segment 1) (uncredited)
as Stable Manager
as Tomasik
as Kaziuk
as Stanisław Wygodnicki
as Smith in Zapiecek
as Greengrocer Henryk Nowak
as Paramedic (uncredited)
as Zygmunt Filarski
as Kolanowski
as Youth Culture Palace Herald
as Railwayman (uncredited)
as Bank doorkeeper (uncredited)
as Baker (uncredited)
as Taxi driver
as Kazek
as Bronek Wiśniewski
as Gunsmith
as Kostek (uncredited)
as Banach
as Railwayman
as Party Member
as Kubala
as Janitor (uncredited)
as Stefan Wachowiak
as Spanish Soldier (uncredited)
as Singer with Guitar (uncredited)