Jerzy Skolimowski

Jerzy Skolimowski

87 · Born: May 5, 1938

Personal Details

BornMay 5, 1938 Lódz, Lódzkie, Poland
Spouse
  • Elzbieta Czyzewska

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Ewa Piaskowska

    ( Dec 1, 2025 to Dec 1, 2025 )
  • Joanna Szczerbic

    ( Dec 1, 2025 to Mar 8, 2014 )

Biography

Born in Lódz, Poland, in the year 1938, a remarkable individual emerged to leave an indelible mark on the world of film, theatre, and literature. This multi-talented artist, a master of his craft, wears many hats as a director, playwright, scriptwriter, and actor.

With a solid educational foundation, this individual earned a degree in ethnology, literature, and history from the prestigious Warsaw University in 1959. Furthermore, they graduated from the Lódz Film Academy in directing in 1962, laying the groundwork for a successful career in the film industry.

The cinematic journey of this artist began with the feature film "_Identification Marks - None_" (Rysopis, 1964),a project that showcased their exceptional skills as a scriptwriter, director, and actor. This film earned them accolades at the Warsaw Film Festival in 1964 and the Arnhem Film Festival in 1965.

The list of notable films in this individual's repertoire is extensive, with "_Walkover_" (Walkower, 1965) being another standout, awarded at the Mannheim Film Festival. Other notable films include "_The Barrier_" (Bariera, 1966),"_Le Depart_" (1967),and "_Hands Up!_" (Rece do gory!, 1967),all of which received critical acclaim at various film festivals worldwide.

Notably, "_The Barrier_" (Bariera, 1966) earned awards at the Bergamo Film Festival in 1966 and the Valladolid Film Festival in 1968, while "_Le Depart_" (1967) took home the Grand Prix at the Wets Berlin Film Festival. Additionally, "_Dialogue 20-40-60_" (Dialog 20-40-60, 1968) was a part of the collaborative project "The Twenty Years Olds," produced in the Czech Republic.

Career

2018
Juliusz
Juliusz as Olgierd 'Chorwat' Szybenik
2012
Day of the Siege
Day of the Siege as John III Sobieski
The Avengers
The Avengers as Georgi Luchkov
2007
2000
1999
1996
Mars Attacks!
Mars Attacks! as Dr. Zeigler
1991
30 Door Key
30 Door Key as dyrektor szkoły
1989
Torrents of Spring
Torrents of Spring as Wiktor Wiktorowicz
1987
1985
White Nights
White Nights as Colonel Chaiko
1982
Moonlighting
Moonlighting as Boss (uncredited)
1981
1970
Deep End
Deep End as Tube Passenger With Newspaper (uncredited)
1965
Identification Marks: None
Identification Marks: None as Andrzej Leszczyc
2023
The Palace
The Palace as Writer
1985
Mesmerized
Mesmerized as Writer
1962
2015
11 Minutes
11 Minutes as Director, Writer
2010
Essential Killing
Essential Killing as Director, Screenplay
1991
30 Door Key
30 Door Key as Director, Screenplay
1989
Torrents of Spring
Torrents of Spring as Director, Screenplay
1985
The Lightship
The Lightship as Director
1984
Success Is the Best Revenge
Success Is the Best Revenge as Director, Screenplay
1982
Moonlighting
Moonlighting as Director, Screenplay
1978
The Shout
The Shout as Director, Screenplay
1972
1970
Deep End
Deep End as Director, Screenplay
The Adventures of Gerard
The Adventures of Gerard as Director, Screenplay
1967
The Departure
The Departure as Director, Screenplay
1965
Identification Marks: None
Identification Marks: None as Director, Screenplay