Tomasz Borkowy
ActingAbout Tomasz Borkowy
Tomasz Borkowy is a Polish actor, often credited as Tomek Bork. He graduated from Theatre college in Kraków in 1977 and first came to the UK the following year, unable to speak English. He moved to the UK full time in 1980 and appeared in a number of film and television productions. He has also continued to work in Poland, where he is most well known for playing the lead role in the TV drama series, Dom (House) which ran for 7 series over 20 years (1980–2000). Borkowy has also starred in and produced a number of plays at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the past 18 years. Borkowy now lives in Edinburgh, Scotland and southern Spain. He runs Universal Arts – an international agency and production company for performing arts, while still working as an actor.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tomasz Borkowy reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Tomasz Borkowy's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 46% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tomasz Borkowy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in How Deep Is the Ocean?, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Tomasz Borkowy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tomasz Borkowy's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tomasz Borkowy.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | A Bear Named Wojtek | Major (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | How Deep Is the Ocean? | Marek | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | A Question of Identity | Peter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Sleepers | Radio Operator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric | Sorin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Murder on the Moon | Sorokin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Border | Border Guard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Unbearable Lightness of Being | Jiri | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Journey's End | German Soldier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Seans | Grzesiek | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | You Will Not Have Peace | Long | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Tylko Beatrycze | Urban | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Beard | Andrzej Wojtasik | Flop | Similar → |
Tomasz Borkowy - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tomasz Borkowy?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tomasz Borkowy is "How Deep Is the Ocean?" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Tomasz Borkowy acted in?
Tomasz Borkowy has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tomasz Borkowy?
Other notable films include "Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric", "A Bear Named Wojtek", and "Journey's End".