Grazyna Szapolowska, a highly acclaimed and accomplished Polish actress, has made a lasting impact in both the film and theatre industries. Her educational background is rooted in the prestigious National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw, where she honed her craft and laid the foundation for a successful career. For a significant period of seven years, from 1977 to 1984, she was a valued member of the esteemed National Theatre in Warsaw, showcasing her talents to a wide audience. However, it is her iconic role in Krzysztof Kieślowski's critically acclaimed film "A Short Film About Love" (1988) that has cemented her status as a household name. Additionally, her portrayal of Telimena in Andrzej Wajda's cinematic adaptation of Adam Mickiewicz's epic poem "Pan Tadeusz" (1999) has further solidified her reputation as a versatile and accomplished actress.
Personal Details
BornSep 19, 1953 Bydgoszcz, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland
Spouse
Pawel Potoroczyn
( Dec 31, 1969 to Sep 1, 2025 )Andrzej Jungowski
( Dec 31, 1969 to Sep 1, 2025 )Marek Lewandowski
Biography
Career
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2020

365 Days as Klara Biel
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2019

The Crown of the Kings as Duchess Eufemia of Masovia
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2017

Botoks as Walentyna
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2013

Run Boy Run as Ewa Staniak
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2011

Wojna zensko-meska as "Beba"
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Battle of Warsaw 1920 as Korwin-Piotrowska
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2010

Little Rose as Roma Żarska
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2007

Jutro idziemy do kina as Matka Krysi
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2005

Karol, un uomo diventato Papa as Brigitte Frank
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1997

Our God's Brother as Helena Modrzejewska
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1994

Three Colors: White as Woman at the Funeral (uncredited)
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1988

A Short Film About Love as Magda
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1987

Magnat as Marisca von Teuss
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1985

No End as Urszula Zyro