Michał Tarkowski - Actor Profile

Michał Tarkowski

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
19Total 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 .

Michał Tarkowski Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Michał Tarkowski reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Michał Tarkowski's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 32% of Michał Tarkowski'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 Afera Mięsna, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Michał Tarkowski Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Michał Tarkowski has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

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 Hit Similar →
1976 A Girl and “Akwarius” Concert organizer (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1976 Personnel Sowa Average 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 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michał Tarkowski?

Other notable films include "Man of Marble", "Illumination", and "Top Dog".

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