Jan Kobuszewski (19 April 1934 – 28 September 2019) was a Polish actor and comedian.
Biography
Kobuszewski graduated from the
National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw. He performed in many theatres, including
Teatr Młodej Warszawy (1956–1957), , Warsaw (1957–1958),
Teatr Polski, Warsaw (1958–1964),
Teatr Wielki, Warsaw (1964–1969), and
Kwadrat Theatre
The Kwadrat Theatre ( pl, Teatr Kwadrat im. Edwarda Dziewońskiego, "Edward Dziewoński Square Theatre") is theatre in Warsaw, Poland located at 138 Marszałkowska Street, Warsaw, Marszałkowska Street. It was established in 1974. Its production ...
, Warsaw (from 1976). In 1963, he began co-hosting with
Jan Kociniak the first satirical TV show on Polish television, ''
Wielokropek''.
Kobuszewski was awarded the
Order of Polonia Restituta
The Order of Polonia Restituta ( pl, Order Odrodzenia Polski, en, Order of Restored Poland) is a Polish state decoration, state Order (decoration), order established 4 February 1921. It is conferred on both military and civilians as well as on al ...
, one of Poland's highest orders, and many other orders, including
Gold Cross of Merit
The Cross of Merit () is a Polish civil state decoration established on 23 June 1923, to recognize services to the state.
History
At the time of its establishment in 1923, the Cross of Merit was the highest civilian award in Poland. It was awa ...
and
Medal for Long Marital Life
The Medal for Long Marital Life ( pl, Medal Za Długoletnie Pożycie Małżeńskie) is a Polish medal established on February 17, 1960. It is awarded to couples who have been married for at least 50 years.
It is a round, silver medal with six (6) ...
. He died on 28 September 2019, aged 85.
Private life
Kobuszewski was the husband of actress
Hanna Zembrzuska. He had a daughter Maryna. He was also an uncle of the actor
Wiktor Zborowski
Wiktor Zborowski (born 10 January 1951 in Warsaw) is a Polish actor. He is the nephew of actor Jan Kobuszewski. In 1973 he completed The Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw. He appeared in the comedy television serie ...
.
Filmography
*''Ryś'' (2007) .... Ciemny
*''U fryzjera'' .... Błażej Grzegorz (1 episode, 2006)
*''Codzienna 2 m. 3'' (2005–2007) .... Anatol
*''Graczykowie'' (1999–2000) .... Półpielec
*''Przygody dobrego wojaka Szwejka'' (1999) .... Katz
*''Złoto dezerterów'' (1998) .... Haber's Father
*''Klan'' (2 episodes, 1997) .... Photographer
*''Czterdziestolatek - dwadzieścia lat później'' (1 episode, 1993) .... Jasio
*''
Alternatywy 4
Alternatywy 4 (; "4 Alternative Street") is a Polish comedy TV series that was completed in 1983 and, due to the censorship, first aired only in 1986. Many famous Polish actors appeared in the series. The filming location used in ''Alternatywy 4'' ...
'' .... Cheat (2 episodes, 1986)
*''5 dni z życia emeryta'' (1985) TV series .... Namiastka
*''Mrzonka'' (1985) (TV)
*''Miłość z listy przebojów'' (1985) .... Gustaw
*''Lata dwudzieste, lata trzydzieste'' (1984) .... Maksymilian Fuks
*''Miłość ci wszystko wybaczy'' (1981) .... Comedian Tadeusz
*''Cóżeś ty za pani...'' (1979) .... Jan Dobosz
*''Hallo Szpicbródka, czyli ostatni występ Króla Kasiarzy'' (1978) .... Plainclothes Man Mankowski
*''Brunet wieczorową porą'' (1976) .... Truck Driver
*''Nie ma róży bez ognia'' (1974) .... Postman
*''Czterdziestolatek'' .... Jasio (1 episode, 1974)
*''Poszukiwany - poszukiwana'' (1973) .... Workman
*''Kłopotliwy gość'' (1971) .... Doctor
*''Pogoń za Adamem'' (1970) .... Film distributor
*''Nowy'' (1970) .... Doctor
*''Zmartwychwstanie Offlanda'' (1968) (TV) .... Sergeant Drue
*''Piekło i niebo'' (1966) .... Screenwriter
*''Wojna domowa'' .... Plumber's Boss (1 episode, 1966)
*''Barbara i Jan'' .... Jan Buszewski, news photographer (7 episodes, 1965)
*''Nowy pracownik'' (1966) .... Doctor
*''Zawsze w niedzielę'' (1965) .... Trainer
*''Żona dla Australijczyka'' (1964) .... Dealer
*''Naprawdę wczoraj'' (1963) (uncredited) .... Waiter
*''Smarkula'' (1963) .... Taxi Driver
*''Złoto'' (1962) .... Waiter
*''Guests Are Coming'' (1962) .... 3rd Episode
*''Klub kawalerów'' (1962) .... Nieśmiałowski
*''
Kwiecień'' (1961) .... Paweł
*''Szczęściarz Antoni'' (1961) .... Fijałkowski
*''Ostrożnie, Yeti!'' (1961) .... Prisoner Playing the Violin
*''Zamach'' (1959) .... Jurek
*''Kalosze szczęścia'' (1958) .... Militiaman Franek 'Wazny'
*''Ewa chce spać'' (1958) (uncredited) .... Marian
*''Warszawska syrena'' (1956) .... Fisherman
*''Godziny nadziei'' (1955)
Polish dubbing
* ''
Baldur's Gate
''Baldur's Gate'' is a series of role-playing video games set in the Forgotten Realms ''Dungeons & Dragons'' campaign setting. The game has spawned two series, known as the ''Bhaalspawn Saga'' and the ''Dark Alliance'', both taking place mostly ...
'' (1999, computer game) .... Narrator
* ''
Baldur's Gate II'' (2001, computer game) .... Jan Jansen
* ''Sceny z życia smoków'' (1994–1997)
* ''Film pod strasznym tytułem'' (1992–1994)
* ''
O dwóch takich, co ukradli księżyc
''The Two Who Stole the Moon'' ( pl, O dwóch takich, co ukradli księżyc) is a 1962 Polish children's film based on Kornel Makuszyński's 1928 story of the same name.
Despite having been known to Polish children for many generations, the film ...
'' (1984–1989) .... Narrator
* ''
Przygód kilka wróbla Ćwirka
Przygód kilka wróbla Ćwirka (A Few Adventures of Sparrow Tweet) was a Polish cartoon from 1983-1989 made by Se-ma-for
Se-ma-for was a Polish List of animation studios, animation studio. Founded in Łódź, Poland in 1947, the company has crea ...
'' (1983–1989) .... All characters
References
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Polish male film actors
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