Quick Facts
Born:
1937-03-20
Birthplace:
Warsaw, Poland
Credits:
103 Total Roles
Krzysztof Kowalewski
Acting
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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).
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).
Known For
With Fire and Sword
Jan Onufry Zagłoba
Teddy Bear
Jan Hochwander
The Deluge
Roch Kowalski
Nothing Funny
Producer
The Career of Nikos Dyzma
major Borewicz
Never in My Life!
Karol
What Will You Do When You Catch Me?
Tadeusz Krzakoski
Knights of the Teutonic Order
Teutonic Knight (uncredited)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Krime Story. Love Story MOVIE | 'Anioł' |
| 2021 | The Wedding Day MOVIE | Świadek |
| 2021 | Amateurs MOVIE | Aktor Bartoszek |
| 2020 | Piotrek trzynastego 3: Dziecku rozmaryn MOVIE | Doctor Slajperstein |
| 2019 | Proceder MOVIE | Prisoner 'Szajba' |
| 2017 | Me and My Father MOVIE | Edward |
| 2015 | Gimbaza MOVIE | Szkolny Psycholog |
| 2010 | Esterhazy MOVIE | (głos) |
| 2010 | Daleko od noszy 2 TV | ord. mgr Marian Łubicz |
| 2009 | Lesser Evil MOVIE | lekarz wenerolog |