Jerzy Nowak - Actor Profile

Jerzy Nowak

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
50Total Films
9.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 20, 1923
Birth Place: Brzesko, Poland

About Jerzy Nowak

Jerzy Nowak (20 June 1923 – 26 March 2013) was a Polish film and theatre actor and teacher. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jerzy Nowak, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jerzy Nowak reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jerzy Nowak's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jerzy Nowak remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Nie było słońca tej wiosny, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jerzy Nowak Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jerzy Nowak's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jerzy Nowak.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2013 August Sky – 63 Days of Glory Leonard Flop Similar →
2012 Manhunt 'Stary Wiarus' Average Similar →
2010 Mystification Askenazy Average Similar →
2009 The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler Old Rabbi Hit Similar →
2008 Scratch Leon Average Similar →
2007 The Existence Self Average Similar →
2002 The Revenge Michał Kafar (bricklayer #1) Average Similar →
2002 Julie Walking Home Mieczyslaw "Mietek" Makowsky Flop Similar →
2002 Gebürtig - Flop Similar →
2001 The Hexer Vesemir Flop Similar →
2001 Quo Vadis Krispus Average Similar →
2001 Wyspa R.O. Guard Flop Similar →
2000 Cabin Fever Olek Average Similar →
1999 Egzekutor Franciszek Kozar Flop Similar →
1997 Love Stories The Accountant Hit Similar →
1997 Our God's Brother Anthony Flop Similar →
1996 A Gentle Creature sklepikarz Super Hit Similar →
1995 Legenda Tatr innkeeper Flop Similar →
1994 Three Colors: White Old Peasant Hit Similar →
1993 Schindler's List Investor Super Hit Similar →
1992 Squadron Lejba Average Similar →
1990 Capital, or How to Make Money in Poland Serafin Average Similar →
1989 Lava Choir Singer Flop Similar →
1989 Alchemik Książę Kiejstut Flop Similar →
1988 Wherever You Are... Officer-Interpreter Flop Similar →
1988 And the Violins Stopped Playing professor Epstein Super Hit Similar →
1985 Medium Ernst Wagner Average Similar →
1985 End of the Lonely Farm Berhof Florian Flop Similar →
1984 The Egg Gospodarz Ewy Average Similar →
1984 Nie było słońca tej wiosny Josek Super Hit Similar →
1984 A Year of the Quiet Sun lekarz przy ekshumacji zwłok Average Similar →
1982 Crab and Joanna Grzegorz Zaruba Flop Similar →
1981 From a Far Country Professor Flop Similar →
1980 Na własną prośbę Tomkowski Flop Similar →
1980 Wściekły - Super Hit Similar →
1979 Camera Buff Stanisław Osuch Super Hit Similar →
1979 Placówka Josel Szatzman Flop Similar →
1977 Hasło Old tar maker Flop Similar →
1976 Zofia Kelner w mordowni Flop Similar →
1975 The Promised Land Zucker Hit Similar →
1974 Sędziowie. Tragedya Jukli Flop Similar →
1974 The Beard "The Baldy", the school inspector Flop Similar →
1973 Copernicus Man At Funeral (uncredited) Average Similar →
1972 The Sun Rises Once a Day "Koślawy" (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1967 Stajnia na Salvatorze Budapest Courier (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1967 Full Ahead Bosman Average Similar →
1966 Lenin in Poland Austrian Officer Flop Similar →
1959 Eagle Mate Sznuk Hit Similar →
1958 Dezerter Klein Average Similar →
1957 Lost Feelings Clerk (uncredited) Flop Similar →

Jerzy Nowak - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jerzy Nowak?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jerzy Nowak is "Nie było słońca tej wiosny" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Jerzy Nowak acted in?

Jerzy Nowak has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jerzy Nowak?

Other notable films include "Schindler's List", "A Gentle Creature", and "Camera Buff".