Janusz Zakrzeński
Janusz Zakrzeński | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 March 1936 Przededworze, Poland |
| Died | 10 April 2010 (aged 74) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, author |
| Years active | 1960–2010 |
| Known for | Theatre and cinema acting |
Janusz Zakrzeński (born 8 March 1936 – died 10 April 2010) was a distinguished Polish actor known for his work in both cinema and theatre.
Originating from Przededworze, Zakrzeński completed his secondary education at III LO in Wrocław in 1953. His theatrical career included engagements at several prominent Warsaw venues: the Juliusz Słowacki Theatre in Kraków from 1960 to 1967, followed by the Polski between 1967 and 1974, then at the Nowy from 1974 to 1984, and subsequently at the Narodowy during 1984–1985. From 1985 until his passing in 2010, he was affiliated with the Polski Theatre in Warsaw. Zakrzeński was also an author, having penned Moje spotkania z Marszałkiem as well as Gawędy o potędze słowa.
In recognition of his theatrical contributions, particularly for his performance in the play Silent Scream, the Międzynarodowy Zjazd Sybiraków (World Congress of the Sybiraks) honored him with the "Ambassador of Sybiraks" award in 2008. The following year, he received the same title acknowledging his lifelong accomplishments.
Throughout his career, Zakrzeński earned multiple accolades including prestigious film honors and state decorations such as the Order of Polonia Restituta.
Tragically, he was one of the victims of the 2010 Polish Air Force Tu-154 crash near Smolensk.
Honours and awards
- Gold Medal of the Gloria Artis (awarded posthumously in 2010)
- Commander's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta (posthumous award in 2010; had previously been granted the Officer's Cross in 2009)
- Both Gold and Silver Crosses of Merit received in 1974 and 1967 respectively
- Bronze Medal recognizing his services to national defence (1973)
- Order of Merit for the Nation and the Church, bestowed by the Polish Roman Catholic Primate
External links
- Janusz Zakrzeński on filmpolski.pl
- Janusz Zakrzeński at IMDb