Olek Krupa
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Olek Krupa (born Aleksander Krupa; 18 March 1947), is a Polish-American actor, active in film and television roles and best known for playing villains and/or criminals such as Russian President Matveyev in Salt, Mashkov in The Italian Job, Bosnian Serb General Miroslav Lokar in Behind Enemy Lines. He has also guest-starred on television series such as Miami Vice, New York Undercover, Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Blue Bloods, Person of Interest, and The Blacklist, and had a recurring role in the FX period drama series, The Americans. From Wikipedia.
Olek Krupa Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Olek Krupa reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 47 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Olek Krupa's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 26% of Olek Krupa'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 Normandy: The Great Crusade, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Olek Krupa Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Olek Krupa's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Olek Krupa has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Reagan | Mikhail Gorbachev | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Sardinia | Grzegorz Przybyszewski | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Freestyle | Brat Józef | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Sunlit Night | Vassily | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Bel Canto | Fyodorov | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Fate of the Furious | Russian Minister of Defense | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Hidden Figures | Karl Zielinski | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Butterflies of Bill Baker | Dr. Burzeckaia | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | I'm Obsessed With You (But You've Got to Leave Me Alone) | Stanislaw | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | One Trick Dieter | Tom | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Blood Ties | Tommy | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Admission | Polokov | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Dictator | Gazprom Executive | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You | Henryk Maria | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | X-Men: First Class | Soviet Captain | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Salt | Russian President Matveyev | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Whatever Works | Morgenstern | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Burn After Reading | Krapotkin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Italian Job | Mashkov | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Behind Enemy Lines | General Miroslav Lokar | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Brooklyn Babylon | Uncle Vlad | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Thirteen Days | Andrei Gromyko | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Opportunists | Ted Walikaki | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Oxygen | Madeline's Lover | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Blue Streak | Jean LaFleur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | No Vacancy | Leonard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Simply Irresistible | Valderon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | All Revved Up | Yannick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Stardust | Karol Wasacz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Home Alone 3 | Peter Beaupre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Kicked in the Head | Borko | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Eraser | Sergei Ivanovich Petrofsky | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Fair Game | Zhukov | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Normandy: The Great Crusade | Jan Jesionek (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Naked in New York | Professor Korta | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Undercover Blues | Zubic | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Geoffrey Beene 30 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Mac | Polowski | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Men Of Respect | Beda | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Miller's Crossing | Tad | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Ivory Hunters | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Black Rainbow | Tom Kuron | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Misplaced | Jacek's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Day One | Edward Teller | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Call Me | Henryk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Nine 1/2 Weeks | Bruce | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Far from Poland | Jan (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
Olek Krupa - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Olek Krupa?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Olek Krupa is "Normandy: The Great Crusade" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Olek Krupa acted in?
Olek Krupa has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Olek Krupa?
Other notable films include "Hidden Figures", "Sardinia", and "Miller's Crossing".