Janusz Gajos
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Janusz Gajos (Polish pronunciation: [ˈjanuʂ ˈɡajɔs]; born 23 September 1939) is a Polish film, television and theatre actor as well as pedagogue and photographer. Professor of Theatre Arts and an Honorary Doctor of the National Film School in Łódź, he is considered one of the greatest Polish actors. He is the recipient of numerous awards and honours including the Gold Cross of Merit (1974),[3] Gloria Artis Medal for Merit to Culture (2007), five Polish Film Awards (2001, 2007, 2016, 2016, 2019), Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta (2011), and Diamond Lions Award at the Gdynia Film Festival (2015). Description above from the Wikipedia article Janusz Gajos, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Janusz Gajos Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Janusz Gajos reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Janusz Gajos's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 92% of Janusz Gajos'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 Bezkresne łąki, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Janusz Gajos Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Janusz Gajos's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Janusz Gajos has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Clergy | Archbishop Mordowicz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Butler | Bazyli Miotke | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Breaking the Limits | Marek Kotański | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Młynarski. Piosenka finałowa | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Closed Circuit | Andrzej Kostrzewa | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Winner | Frank Goretzky | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Solidarność, Solidarność... | Bank Manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Pitbull | Zbigniew 'Benek' Chyb | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | There and Back | Andrzej Hoffman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Yellow Scarf | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | It's Me, the Thief | Roman Wyskocz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Rozmowy przy wycinaniu lasu | Bimber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Poznań 56 | profesor w wagonie | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | A Gentle Creature | mąż, właściciel lombardu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Aquarium | pułkownik Nikołaj Krawcow | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Death as a Slice of Bread | Miodek | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Three Colors: White | Mikołaj | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Pigs | Gross "Siwy", były major SB z Lublina | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Guilty of Innocence | Cinqueda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Interrogation | Major Zawada "Kąpielowy" | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Inner State | Jakub Jasiński, komandor jachtklubu Stoczni Gdańskiej | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Decalogue IV | Michał | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Soccer Poker | Jan Laguna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Ławeczka | ON | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Przedstawienie Hamleta we wsi Głucha Dolna | Mate Bukara | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Big Bang | Janek | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Przemytnicy | Józef Trofida | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | A Year of the Quiet Sun | szef szabrowników | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Wedle wyroków twoich... | kierowca | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Daimler-Benz Limousine | Kuschmerek | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Stardust | Sąsiad Jabłonka | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The War of the Worlds: Next Century | Water Supply Worker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Man of Iron | zastępca szefa Radiokomitetu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Kung-fu | Maciek, redaktor naczelny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Playing with the Devil | Omnimor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Full Moon | Janek | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | What Will You Do When You Catch Me? | Store Manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Milioner | Józef Mikuła | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Fog | oficer informacji | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Beniamiszek | handlarz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Bezkresne łąki | uczestnik narady | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Zaczarowane podwórko | 2 role: milicjant, Hiszpan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Cyrograf dojrzałości | Janek | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Stajnia na Salvatorze | Michał Słowiński | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Bicz Boży | Kleń | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Return to Earth | Soldier escorting the Speaker (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Codes | Monk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Barrier | Pallbearer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Obok prawdy | Zyga | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | A Lady from the Window | Pietrek | Super Hit | Similar → |
Janusz Gajos - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Janusz Gajos?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Janusz Gajos is "Bezkresne łąki" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Janusz Gajos acted in?
Janusz Gajos has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Janusz Gajos?
Other notable films include "Przedstawienie Hamleta we wsi Głucha Dolna", "Playing with the Devil", and "Inner State".