Barbara Lass
ActingAbout Barbara Lass
Barbara Kwiatkowska-Lass was a Polish stage and screen actress. Although she received ballet and dance education, she eventually took up an acting career. After her debut role in Tadeusz Chmielewski's comedy "Ewa chce spać" (1957) she gained wider popularity in Poland. In 1959 she left Poland for the West and soon starred in a few major films like "La millième fenêtre" ,with Jean-Louis Trintignant, and "Che gioia vivere", starring Alain Delon. She married film director Roman Polanski in 1959; they divorced in 1962.
Barbara Lass Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Barbara Lass reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 30 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Barbara Lass's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 33% of Barbara Lass'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 How It's Done, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Barbara Lass Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Barbara Lass's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Barbara Lass has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Cracow by Polanski | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Eine Wahnsinnsehe | Herta | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Rosa Luxemburg | Rosas Mutter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Blaubart | Rosalinde | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Sting in the Flesh | Ines | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | How It's Done | Vacationist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Effi Briest | Köchin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Doppelspiel in Paris | Renée Borni, seine Geliebte | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Hauser's Memory | Angelika | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Der Pfarrer von St. Pauli | Dagmar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Jowita | Agnieszka 'Jowita' (as Barbara Kwiatkowska) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Serenade for Two Spies | Tamara | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Rififi in Tokyo | Françoise Merigne | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Vice and Virtue | Prisoner (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Spóźnieni przechodnie | Herself (segment 5) | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Love at Twenty | Basia (segment "Warszawa") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Werewolf in a Girls' Dormitory | Priscilla | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Joy of Living | Franca Fossati | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Ostrożnie yeti | Bride (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Thousandth Window | Ania | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Bad Luck | Jola | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Tysiąc talarów | Kasia Wydech | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | When Angels Fall | Young Woman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Pan Anatol szuka miliona | Iwona Słowikowska | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Obrazki z podróży | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Słoń | uczennica | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Żołnierz królowej Madagaskaru | Sabina Lemięcka | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Two Men and a Wardrobe | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Ewa Wants to Sleep | Ewa Bonecka | Hit | Similar → |
Barbara Lass - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Barbara Lass?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barbara Lass is "How It's Done" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Barbara Lass acted in?
Barbara Lass has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Barbara Lass?
Other notable films include "Ewa Wants to Sleep", "Pan Anatol szuka miliona", and "Jowita".