Jerzy Zelnik
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Jerzy Zelnik (born 14 September 1945) is a Polish actor. He has appeared in more than 60 films and television shows since 1963. He was awarded the Badge of Merit in Culture (1997) and Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta (2007). Description above from the Wikipedia article Jerzy Zelnik, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Jerzy Zelnik Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jerzy Zelnik reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jerzy Zelnik's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 24% of Jerzy Zelnik'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 And the Violins Stopped Playing, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jerzy Zelnik Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jerzy Zelnik's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jerzy Zelnik has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Podwójnie wolne. Prawa polityczne kobiet 1918 | Józef Piłsudski (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Restless Heart: The Confessions of Augustine | Sidonius | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Osiemnaście | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Chopin: Desire for Love | Mikołaj Chopin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Magneto | Józef Magneto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Deborah | Kuba Burstein | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Gospel According to Harry | Jameson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Psy 2. Ostatnia krew | Sarzyński, były minister spraw wewnętrznych | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Szuler | Victor Moritz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Damned America | Ryszard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Return of She-Wolf | Kamil Orzelski | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Last Ferry | Andrzej | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | And the Violins Stopped Playing | Danko Muler (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Głód serca | Janusz Boreczny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Výjimečná situace | Leoš Marenčík | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Medium | Andrzej Gaszewski | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Write and Fight | Writer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | An Epitaph for Barbara Radziwill | Zygmunt II August | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | From a Far Country | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | A Woman and a Woman | Wojciech Mielnik | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Dancing Hawk | Zatorski | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Widows' Nest | Carlos | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Shadow-Line | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Znikąd donikąd | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Story of Sin | Łukasz Niepołomski, miłość Ewy | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Promised Land | Stein | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Her Return | Edward | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Hipoteza | Professor N. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Scorpio, Virgo and Sagittarius | Jan "Capuchin" | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Moonlit Road | Julian Starzeński | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Bolesław Śmiały | Assassin | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Pilate and Others | Juda from Kiriat | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Kamizelka | Filip | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Pogoń za Adamem | Actor Playing Adam | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Landscape After Battle | American Commander | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Shifting Sands | Anka's Boyfriend | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Roly Poly | Dr. Burton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | When Love Was a Crime | Roman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Pavoncello | Servant | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Pharaoh | Ramesses XIII / Lycon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Teenager | Fredek (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Jerzy Zelnik - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jerzy Zelnik?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jerzy Zelnik is "And the Violins Stopped Playing" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Jerzy Zelnik acted in?
Jerzy Zelnik has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jerzy Zelnik?
Other notable films include "The Promised Land", "The Last Ferry", and "Magneto".