Krzysztof Kowalewski

Krzysztof Kowalewski

1937-03-20 – 2021-02-06 (age 83) Warsaw, Poland
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Biography

Krzysztof Kowalewski (20 March 1937 – 6 February 2021) was a Polish actor and comedian. He was best known to Polish Radio fans for his role in a radio play I Love You, Mr. Sułek, but during his career he starred in over 120 films and TV series. Kowalewski frequently starred in Polish director Stanisław Bareja’s cult comedies, including A Jungle Book of Regulations (Nie ma róży bez ognia), Teddy Bear (Miś), and Brunet Will Call (Brunet wieczorową porą).

Kowalewski was born to a Jewish mother, actress Elżbieta Herszaft-Kowalewska and Polish father, Cyprian Leon Kowalewski, who was a soldier. His first wife, Vivian, was from Cuba. For many years, he was in a relationship with actress Ewa Wiśniewska. They split up after Krzysztof met actress Agnieszka Suchora, whom he married in 2002. He had two children: Wiktor (from his relationship with Vivian) and Gabriela (with Agnieszka Suchora). Krzysztof has been awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Gold Medal for Merit to Culture, "Gloria Artis”, and Grand Prize Splendor (Wielki Splendor).

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Known For

Dublerzy
Dublerzy

2006

as Commissioner Zadyma

Lesser Evil
Lesser Evil

2009

as lekarz wenerolog

The Wedding Day
The Wedding Day

2021

as Świadek

With Fire and Sword
With Fire and Sword

1999

as Jan Onufry Zagłoba

The Deluge
The Deluge

1974

as Roch Kowalski

Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe
Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe

1991

as redaktor naczelny

Deserter's Gold
Deserter's Gold

1998

as dowódca straży bankowej

Złoty środek
Złoty środek

2009

as Wiesław Kwiatkowski

Knights of the Teutonic Order
Knights of the Teutonic Order

1960

as Teutonic Knight (uncredited)

Special Mission
Special Mission

1987

as Jan

The Nest
The Nest

1974

as Bolesław, Son of Bolesław I Okrutny

And a Warm Heart
And a Warm Heart

2008

as Surgeon

The End of the Holiday
The End of the Holiday

1975

as Teacher

Proceder
Proceder

2019

as Prisoner 'Szajba'

The Career of Nikos Dyzma
The Career of Nikos Dyzma

2002

as major Borewicz

Richie
Richie

2007

as Zygmunt Molibden

Nothing Funny
Nothing Funny

1996

as Producer

In Desert and Wilderness
In Desert and Wilderness

2001

as Greek Kaliopulli

1968. Happy New Year
1968. Happy New Year

1993

as Military Commission Chairman