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Krystyna Janda

Polish actress · Poland · On the map · Actors · Born 1952 · age 73

Krystyna Jolanta Janda is a Polish film and theatre actress, director, and singer. She is best known internationally for playing leading roles in several films by Polish film director Andrzej Wajda, including Man of Marble and Man of Iron.

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A life in dates

2026Polish Academy Life Achievement AwardAwardThe DollFilm, 2026Joanna Karolowa2023Still HereSeries, Maria Czułkowska2022My AgentSeries2021Kayko and KokoshSeries, Flying School Principal (voice)2020Kill It and Leave This TownFilm, Janek's Mother (voice)2018Boy-Żeleński AwardAwardJuliusFilm, 2018Krystyna Janda2014All About My ParentsFilm, Grandmother2011Award of the Capital City of WarsawAwardCommander with Star of the Order of Polonia RestitutaAwardIn TreatmentSeries, 2011Barbara Lewicka-LukasEllesFilm, 2011Mutter2007Złota KaczkaAwardA Few People, a Little TimeFilm, 2007Jadwiga2006Charlemagne Medal for European MediaAward2005Golden Medal for Merit to CultureAward2002Officer of the Order of Polonia RestitutaAwardPrzedwiośnieSeries, 2002Jadwiga Barykowa2001PrzedwiośnieFilm, Jadwiga Barykowa1997Zasłużony Działacz KulturyAwardAn Air So PureFilm, 1997Mme Leduroy1993Złota KaczkaAwardDer große BellheimSeries, 1993Maria Bellheim1991Chevalier des Arts et des LettresAwardPolish CuisineFilm, 1991Margaret Szymanko1990Złota KaczkaAward1989Gold Cross of MeritAwardDekalogSeries, 1989Dorota Geller1988A Short Film About KillingFilm, Dorota1986Eine blassblaue FrauenschriftSeries, Amélie Tachezy1985O-Bi, O-Ba: The End of CivilizationFilm, Gea1982Spy, Stand UpFilm, Anna Gretz1980GolemFilm, Rozyna1979Doktor MurekSeries, Zoska 'Arletka'1978Zbigniew Cybulski AwardAward1977Man of MarbleFilm, Agnieszka1973Clouds of WarSeries, dziewczyna tańcząca na weselu (nie występuje w napisach)1952Born18 December 1952

People around Krystyna

  • Decalogue V 1989
  • On the Silver Globe 1989
  • A Short Film About Killing 1988
  • Decalogue II 1989
  • Mephisto 1981

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Filmography 40

84 credits on file

Television 13

Awards

Polish Academy Life Achievement Award2026
Boy-Żeleński Award2018
Gustaw Award2017
Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta2011
Award of the Capital City of Warsaw2011
Złota Kaczka2007
Hyacinth Award2007
Charlemagne Medal for European Media2006
Golden Medal for Merit to Culture2005
Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta2002
Zasłużony Działacz Kultury1997
Złota Kaczka1996
Złota Kaczka1993
Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres1991
Złota Kaczka1990
Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress1990
Gold Cross of Merit1989
Zbigniew Cybulski Award1978

About this person

She is widely considered one of the most popular and successful Polish actresses of her generation and an icon of Polish cinema.

Country
Poland
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1952 · age 73