Daniel Olbrychski

Daniel Olbrychski

80 · Born: Feb 27, 1945

Personal Details

BornFeb 27, 1945 Lowicz, Lódzkie, Poland
Spouse
  • Krystyna Demska

    ( Oct 23, 2003 to Nov 30, 2025 )
  • Zuzanna Lapicka

    ( Feb 13, 1978 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Monika Dzienisiewicz-Olbrychska

    ( Mar 2, 1967 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Daniel Olbrychski is a celebrated and highly respected Polish actor, widely regarded as one of the most exceptional talents of his generation, boasting an impressive body of work that spans over 180 film and television productions.

His illustrious career took a significant turn with his pivotal role in Janusz Nasfeter's cinematic masterpiece, "Ranny w lesie", which premiered in 1964, marking a pivotal moment in his professional journey.

Throughout his illustrious career, Olbrychski has had the privilege of collaborating with some of the most renowned and acclaimed Polish directors, including the esteemed Andrzej Wajda, Janusz Morgenstern, and Krzysztof Zanussi, among others.

In addition to his impressive work in Polish cinema, Olbrychski has also made a significant impact on the international film scene, starring in productions directed by notable filmmakers such as Volker Schlöndorff and Claude Lelouch, further solidifying his reputation as a versatile and accomplished actor.

Career

2023
Egregor
Egregor as Oryst Grabowsky
2021
Kill It and Leave This Town
Kill It and Leave This Town as Old Man on the Train – Behemot (voice)
2019
Bird Talk
Bird Talk as Gustaw
Van Goghs
Van Goghs as Viktor
2018
DJ
DJ as Grandpa
Miracle
Miracle as Priest
The Butler
The Butler as Leo von Trettow
2013
The Vulture
The Vulture as Bożek
2012
Day of the Siege
Day of the Siege as Marcin Kazimierz Katski
2011
Battle of Warsaw 1920
Battle of Warsaw 1920 as Józef Piłsudski
2010
Salt
Salt as Oleg Vasilyevich Orlov
2009
Taras Bulba
Taras Bulba as Krasnevsky
2005
Anthony Zimmer
Anthony Zimmer as Nassaiev
2002
The Revenge
The Revenge as Dyndalski
1998
1989
The Jeweller's Shop
The Jeweller's Shop as Father Adam
1988
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
The Unbearable Lightness of Being as Interior Ministry Official
To Kill A Priest
To Kill A Priest as (uncredited)
1986
Rosa Luxemburg
Rosa Luxemburg as Leo Jogiches
1984
Dangerous Moves
Dangerous Moves as Tac-Tac, l'équipe de Liebskind
1982
La truite
La truite as Saint-Genis
1981
Bolero
Bolero as Karl Kremer
1979
The Tin Drum
The Tin Drum as Jan Bronski
1975
The Promised Land
The Promised Land as Karol Borowiecki
1971
Zycie rodzinne
Zycie rodzinne as Wit Braun
1969
The Structure of Crystal
The Structure of Crystal as Daniel Olbrychski (uncredited)
Colonel Wolodyjowski
Colonel Wolodyjowski as Azja Tuhaj-Bejowicz (Mellechowicz)