Wacław Jankowski - Actor Profile

Wacław Jankowski

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
12Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 17, 1904
Birth Place: Warszawa, Rosja (obecnie Polska)

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Wacław Jankowski reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Wacław Jankowski's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Wacław Jankowski remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ewa Wants to Sleep, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Wacław Jankowski Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Wacław Jankowski's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8
Ewa Wants to Sleep (1958) movie poster
★6.8

Ewa Wants to Sleep: Ewa Bonecka, a young student about to start school in a new place finds herself without a place to sleep after she is de

Ewa Wants to Sleep

1958•Comedy
★6.7
The Knave of Spades (1960) movie poster
★6.7

The Knave of Spades: A reclusive lighthouse worker accepts the offer to swap jobs with a police inspector for a while, just to help him catch

The Knave of Spades

1960•Comedy
★6.7
Octopus Cafe (1959) movie poster
★6.7

Octopus Cafe: Comic stories of Varsovians living under the Nazi occupation and struggling with the enemy.

Octopus Cafe

1959•Comedy
★6.7
Treasure (1949) movie poster
★6.7

Treasure: Witek and Krysia, a married couple, move to Warsaw and have nowhere to stay. They rent a room in a house with many other

Treasure

1949•Romance
★6.5
Gangsters and Philanthropists (1963) movie poster
★6.5

Gangsters and Philanthropists: The movie consists of two satirical novels based on the same idea: both the "gangsters" and "philanthropists" end up in

Gangsters and Philanthropists

1963•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Wacław Jankowski.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1991 Powrót Krogulski's Associate Flop Similar →
1966 Bigos Cook Flop Similar →
1963 Gangsters and Philanthropists Waiter ("Alcoholmeter") (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1960 The Knave of Spades Ludwik Czerwinka Hit Similar →
1959 Octopus Cafe Wojtuś Piskorszczak Hit Similar →
1958 What Will My Wife Say to This? - Flop Similar →
1958 Ewa Wants to Sleep Duty Policeman at the Station (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1956 Warszawska syrena Slaweusz Flop Similar →
1954 Adventure in Marienstadt Warsaw Man Average Similar →
1953 Sprawa do załatwienia Waiter Average Similar →
1949 Treasure Cyrjan Hit Similar →
1948 Ślepy tor wspólnik Krogulskiego Flop Similar →

Wacław Jankowski - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Wacław Jankowski?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Wacław Jankowski is "Ewa Wants to Sleep" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Wacław Jankowski acted in?

Wacław Jankowski has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Wacław Jankowski?

Other notable films include "The Knave of Spades", "Octopus Cafe", and "Treasure".