Michał Tarkowski - Actor Profile

Michał Tarkowski

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
18Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 11, 1946
Birth Place: Warsaw, Poland

About Michał Tarkowski

Polish actor, screenwriter and director, co-creator (together with Janusz Weiss and Jacek Kleyff ) of the cabaret group Salon Niezależnych. He received a diploma at the Faculty of Architecture of the Warsaw University of Technology in 1974, and in 1979 he graduated from the Directing Department of the Polish National Film School in Łódź . In the 1970s, he co-founded the Independent Salon cabaret. Then he mainly took up film activities. He is known mainly for roles in such films as Man of Marble and Wodzirej .

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Michał Tarkowski reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Michał Tarkowski's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Michał Tarkowski remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Afera Mięsna, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Michał Tarkowski Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michał Tarkowski's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Michał Tarkowski.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2011 Fear of Falling lekarz pogotowia Hit Similar →
2009 Zero Pedophile Flop Similar →
2007 Afera Mięsna Walenty Titkow Super Hit Similar →
2004 W dół kolorowym wzgórzem Wiktor / Zośka Flop Similar →
2002 Louder Than Bombs Wieslaw Flop Similar →
1992 Kanalia "Pigularz" Flop Similar →
1986 Hero of the Year Romek Hawałka Average Similar →
1983 On, ona, oni Andrzej (segments 2 and 3) Flop Similar →
1981 Fever - Average Similar →
1980 Laureat Teofil Durski Flop Similar →
1980 Kung-fu Antek Average Similar →
1978 Poza układem Gwiazda Flop Similar →
1978 Top Dog Romek Hawałka Hit Similar →
1977 Man of Marble Witek Hit Similar →
1976 The Scar Michał Gałecki Average Similar →
1976 Personnel Sowa Hit Similar →
1976 Slate Himself Flop Similar →
1973 Illumination Fascist Hit Similar →

Michał Tarkowski - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michał Tarkowski?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michał Tarkowski is "Afera Mięsna" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Michał Tarkowski acted in?

Michał Tarkowski has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michał Tarkowski?

Other notable films include "Man of Marble", "Illumination", and "Fear of Falling".