Zbigniew Zamachowski
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Zbigniew Zamachowski (Polish pronunciation: [ˈzbiɡɲɛv zamaˈxɔfskʲi]; born 17 July 1961) is a Polish actor. Zamachowski graduated from the actor's faculty of the National Film School in Łódź. He began his acting career in 1981 and in 1989 had a co-starring role in Part Ten of director Krzysztof Kieślowski's film series, Dekalog. Four years later, Kieślowski cast him as the lead character, "Karol Karol", in Three Colors: White, the second of his acclaimed Three Colors trilogy. He is a two-time winner of Polish Film Awards for his roles in Robert Gliński's film Hi, Tereska (2001) and Andrzej Jakimowski's film drama Zmróż oczy (2004). His other notable roles are featured in Kazimierz Kutz's film Colonel Kwiatkowski (1996), Jerzy Hoffman's historical film With Fire and Sword (1999) and Andrzej Wajda's biopic Walesa: Man of Hope (2013). Between 1985 and 1997, he performed at The Studio Theater, and since 1997 he has been an actor at the National Theater in Warsaw.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Zbigniew Zamachowski reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Zbigniew Zamachowski'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 58% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Zbigniew Zamachowski remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Emigranci, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Zbigniew Zamachowski Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Zbigniew Zamachowski's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Zbigniew Zamachowski.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Operation Pope | Commander in Gurówka | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Treasure | Stefan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Our Folks: The Beginning | Kacper Pawlak | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | A Night at the Kindergarten | Tadeusz | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Sweat | Fryderyk | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Truth Makes Free | Adam Grosicki | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Half a Century of Poetry Later | Jaskier | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | 1800 Grams | Vice-President | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Resistance Fighter | Generał Antoni Chruściel - Monter | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Pitbull. Last Dog | "Gawełek" | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Taxing Love | Wacław Matysiak | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Persona Non Grata | Ganor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Gods | Stanisław Pasyk | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Jack Strong | Gendera | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Run Boy Run | Hersch Fridman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Aftermath | Sierżant Włodzimierz Nowak | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Popieluszko: Freedom Is Within Us | Ireneusz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Esterhazy | ojciec polskiej rodziny (głos) | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Offsiders | Dziennikarz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Surfers’ Time | Klama | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Destined for Blues | Henio | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Squint Your Eyes | Jasiek | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Let's Make a Grandson | Gustaw Mytnik | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | White Soup | Matuszek | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Body | Dizel | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Birch-Tree Meadow | Gutek | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Distant Lights | Antoni | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Pianist | Customer with Coins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Hi, Tereska | Edek | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Proof of Life | Terry's Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Prymas. Trzy lata z tysiąca | Ksiądz Stanisław Skorodecki | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | With Fire and Sword | Michał Wołodyjowski | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | 23 | Sergej | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Demons of War | 'Houdini' Moraczewski | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Happy New York | Ignacy "Potejto" | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Love Me and Do Whatever You Want | Lech Ryszka | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Colonel Kwiatkowski | sierżant Dudek | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Emigranci | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Three Colors: Red | Karol Karol | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Reverted | Tomasz Siwek | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Three Colors: White | Karol Karol | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Three Colors: Blue | Karol Karol | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Sauna | Jussi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Seychelles | Stefek | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Escape from the Liberty Cinema | Censor's Assistant | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Korczak | Ichak Szulc | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Bal na dworcu w Koluszkach | Andrzej Roszak | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Decalogue X | Artur Janicki | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Tribulations of Balthazar Kober | Mathias | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Big Picnic | Rysiek | Hit | Similar → |
Zbigniew Zamachowski - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Zbigniew Zamachowski?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Zbigniew Zamachowski is "Emigranci" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Zbigniew Zamachowski acted in?
Zbigniew Zamachowski has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Zbigniew Zamachowski?
Other notable films include "The Pianist", "Three Colors: Red", and "Decalogue X".