Andrzej Wajda - Actor Profile

Andrzej Wajda

Directing
Updated: May 10, 2026
38Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 6, 1926
Birth Place: Suwałki, Polska

About Andrzej Wajda

Andrzej Wajda (born 6 March 1926) was a Polish film director. Recipient of an honorary Oscar, he was possibly the most prominent member of the unofficial "Polish Film School" (active circa 1955 to 1963). He was known especially for a trilogy of war films: A Generation (1954), Kanał (1956) and Ashes and Diamonds (1958). Four of his movies were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film: The Promised Land (1975), The Maids of Wilko (1979), Man of Iron (1981), and Katyń (2007). He passed away in 2016 at the age of 90. Description above from the Wikipedia article Andrzej Wajda, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.    

Andrzej Wajda Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Andrzej Wajda reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 38 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Andrzej Wajda's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Andrzej Wajda's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Aktorka, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Andrzej Wajda Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Andrzej Wajda's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Andrzej Wajda has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 Kill It and Leave This Town Old Man on the Train (voice) Average Similar →
2018 Love Express. The Disappearance of Walerian Borowczyk Self Flop Similar →
2017 Andrzej Wajda: My Inspirations Self Flop Similar →
2016 Wajda by Wajda Self - Filmmaker Average Similar →
2015 Aktorka Self Super Hit Similar →
2015 About Cinema Self Super Hit Similar →
2014 Wege Durchs Labyrinth - Der Komponist Krzysztof Penderecki Self Average Similar →
2013 We Film the People! Self Flop Similar →
2013 Demons Years Later Self Flop Similar →
2012 Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2012 Samosiuk. The Independent Film Republic Self Average Similar →
2012 Komeda, Komeda... Self Flop Similar →
2012 Cegła i inne nagrody filmowe Self Flop Similar →
2011 Political Dress Self Flop Similar →
2009 Andrzej Wajda: Let's Shoot! Self Flop Similar →
2009 Katyn: 60 Days on the Set - Flop Similar →
2009 Sommer '39 Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 Sweet Rush Self Average Similar →
2009 I Have Lived Seventeen Times Self Flop Similar →
2008 Andrzej Wajda ogląda "Popiół i diament" Self Flop Similar →
2006 Primo Levi's Journey Self Average Similar →
2005 Solidarność, Solidarność... Self Hit Similar →
2004 Jan Nowak-Jezioranski: Courier from Warsaw Self - Interviewer Flop Similar →
2004 Jaki jest z bliska Self Flop Similar →
2003 Knife in the Water: A Ticket to the West Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Kira Self Flop Similar →
2002 The Lessons of Polish Cinema Self Hit Similar →
2000 Last Pictures Self Flop Similar →
1999 Credit and debit. Andrzej Wajda about himself Self Flop Similar →
1997 Polish School Self Flop Similar →
1992 Tren na śmierć cenzora Self Flop Similar →
1989 Signed: Andrzej Wajda Self Hit Similar →
1978 Without Anesthesia TV Show Contestant (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1977 Screen Tests Andrzej Wajda Average Similar →
1972 Pilate and Others Reporter (uncredited) Average Similar →
N/A Wajda Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
N/A An old beggar with a hurdy-gurdy Self Flop Similar →
1968 On The Set Self Flop Similar →

Andrzej Wajda - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Andrzej Wajda?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Andrzej Wajda is "Aktorka" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Andrzej Wajda acted in?

Andrzej Wajda has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Andrzej Wajda?

Other notable films include "Sommer '39", "About Cinema", and "Knife in the Water: A Ticket to the West".

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