Krzysztof Kowalewski
ActingAbout Krzysztof Kowalewski
Krzysztof Kowalewski (20 March 1937 – 6 February 2021) was a Polish actor and comedian. He was best known to Polish Radio fans for his role in a radio play I Love You, Mr. Sułek, but during his career he starred in over 120 films and TV series. Kowalewski frequently starred in Polish director Stanisław Bareja’s cult comedies, including A Jungle Book of Regulations (Nie ma róży bez ognia), Teddy Bear (Miś), and Brunet Will Call (Brunet wieczorową porą). Kowalewski was born to a Jewish mother, actress Elżbieta Herszaft-Kowalewska and Polish father, Cyprian Leon Kowalewski, who was a soldier. His first wife, Vivian, was from Cuba. For many years, he was in a relationship with actress Ewa Wiśniewska. They split up after Krzysztof met actress Agnieszka Suchora, whom he married in 2002. He had two children: Wiktor (from his relationship with Vivian) and Gabriela (with Agnieszka Suchora). Krzysztof has been awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Gold Medal for Merit to Culture, "Gloria Artis”, and Grand Prize Splendor (Wielki Splendor).
Krzysztof Kowalewski Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Krzysztof Kowalewski 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 Krzysztof Kowalewski's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 80% of Krzysztof Kowalewski'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 Miejsce dla jednego, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Krzysztof Kowalewski Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Krzysztof Kowalewski's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Krzysztof Kowalewski has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Wedding Day | Świadek | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Proceder | Prisoner 'Szajba' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Me and My Father | Edward | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Never in My Life! | Karol | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | King Ubu | Pissedoux, członek świty królewskiej | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Career of Nikos Dyzma | major Borewicz | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | In Desert and Wilderness | Greek Kaliopulli | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Tango | Edek | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | With Fire and Sword | Jan Onufry Zagłoba | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Deserter's Gold | dowódca straży bankowej | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Spona | Dyr, the principal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Nothing Funny | Producer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Horror in Happy Swamp | Apolinary, zięć Róży | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Janka - Orły i Wilki | Oskar Nowak | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Controlled Conversations | Zygmunt Molibden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe | redaktor naczelny | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Męskie sprawy | Kazimierz Klinger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | New York, 4 A.M. | Prison Guard Cieslak | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Komediantka | Jan Cabiński | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Caesarean Section | Rozmaryn, sekretarz KW | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | H.M. Deserters | Szef kompanii | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Twenties, the Thirties | Jan Krzyżtoporski | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Emergency Exit | komendant MO | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Jeśli się odnajdziemy | Jan Ogródek | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Big Picnic | Śliwa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Teddy Bear | Jan Hochwander | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Kung-fu | dyrektor Nałęcz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Playing with the Devil | Sarka-Farka | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Wściekły | Zawadas Freund | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Skradziona kolekcja | Andrzej, sąsiad Joanny | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | What Will You Do When You Catch Me? | Tadeusz Krzakoski | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Is There an Eligible Girl Here? | Henio Bąbała | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Brunet Will Call | Michał Roman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Grzech Antoniego Grudy | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The End of the Holiday | Teacher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | A Jungle Book of Regulations | Militiaman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Deluge | Roch Kowalski | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Nest | Bolesław, Son of Bolesław I Okrutny | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Sekret | Kwiatkowski | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Siedem czerwonych róż, czyli Benek kwiaciarz o sobie i o innych | Hooligan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | A Slip-Up | Nurse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Uciec jak najbliżej | Activist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Criminal Who Stole a Crime | Witness | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Maria and Napoleon | Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Miejsce dla jednego | MO Sergeant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Penguin | Bus Passenger (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Criminal and the Lady | Szymański's Second | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Two Gentlemen 'N' | Soldier unloading the Truck (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | April | Sulikowski | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Knights of the Teutonic Order | Teutonic Knight (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Krzysztof Kowalewski - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Krzysztof Kowalewski?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Krzysztof Kowalewski is "Miejsce dla jednego" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Krzysztof Kowalewski acted in?
Krzysztof Kowalewski has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Krzysztof Kowalewski?
Other notable films include "Sekret", "Playing with the Devil", and "April".