Ludwik Benoit (18 July 1920

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) was a

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film and theatre actor.

Biography

Benoit was a graduate of the Actor's Studio Gall in

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in 1946 and from the

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. He followed in his father's footsteps, who was also an actor. He took roles in both comedic and dramatic movies, in some cases hindered him somewhat distinctive from other actors. According to critics, the best fell on emotional roles, which showed a whole range of feelings. He was married to actress . Their son, , is also an actor. In 1970, he married again to Jadwiga Jędrzejczak. They have a daughter, Anna Benoit-Kołosko, a Łódź-based radio journalist. He was buried in the Alley of Merit at the municipal cemetery pits in Łódź (XI quarters, the government 43, grave 1). 1920 births 1992 deaths People from Vawkavysk People from Białystok Voivodeship (1919–1939) Polish male actors Recipients of the State Award Badge (Poland) Recipient of the Meritorious Activist of Culture badge {{Poland-actor-stub