Jerzy Trela
Jerzy Józef Trela (14 March 1942 – 15 May 2022) was a Polish actor. In 2003 he starred in the film An Ancient Tale: When the Sun Was a God under Jerzy Hoffman. He is also known for White (1994), Quo Vadis (2001) and Ida (2013).
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Jerzy Trela

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- Name
- Jerzy Trela
- Born
- 14 March 1942
- Birthplace
- Leńcze, General Government
- Died
- 15 May 2022
- Place of death
- Kraków, Poland
- Education
- Ludwik Solski Academy of Dramatic Art in Kraków
- Occupation
- actor
- Nationality
- Poland
- Fields
- acting · education
- Honours
- Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta · Medal for Merit to Culture · Polish Cultural Merit Order · Pomeranian Griffin - badge of honor · Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta · Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta
- Languages
- Polish
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Jerzy Józef Trela (14 March 1942 – 15 May 2022) was a Polish actor. In 2003 he starred in the film An Ancient Tale: When the Sun Was a God under Jerzy Hoffman. He is also known for White (1994), Quo Vadis (2001) and Ida (2013).
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Key facts
Trela played also many roles on stage at The Old Theatre in Kraków (Polish: Narodowy Stary Teatr im. Heleny Modrzejewskiej w Krakowie) and he was Professor and Rector at the Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts.
Jerzy Trela studied at AST National Academy of Theatre Arts in Kraków. the recorded working language is Polish. The field of work recorded is acting and education. Employment is recorded with Helena Modrzejewska National Old Theater in Kraków and AST National Academy of Theatre Arts in Kraków. Positions recorded include member of the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic. Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Medal for Merit to Culture, Polish Cultural Merit Order and Pomeranian Griffin - badge of honor.
• Name — Jerzy Trela • Born — 14 March 1942 • Birthplace — Leńcze, General Government • Died — 15 May 2022 • Place of death — Kraków, Poland • Education — Ludwik Solski Academy of Dramatic Art in Kraków • Occupation — actor • Years Active — 1969–2022 • Honours — * Illustration — Commander's Cross with Star of Order of Polonia Restituta • Illustration — Commander's Cross of Order of Polonia Restituta • Illustration — Knight's Cross of Order of Polonia Restituta • Illustration — Gold Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis • Illustration — Decoration of Honor Meritorious for Polish Culture Jerzy Józef Trela (14 March 1942 – 15 May 2022) was a Polish actor. In 2003 he starred in the film An Ancient Tale: When the Sun Was a God under Jerzy Hoffman. He is also known for White (1994), Quo Vadis (2001) and Ida (2013). Trela played also many roles on stage at The Old Theatre in Kraków (Polish: Narodowy Stary Teatr im. Heleny Modrzejewskiej w Krakowie) and he was Professor and Rector at the Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts.
Selected filmography
Selected filmography
• The Moth (1980) • W biały dzień (1980) as painter, friend of “Korab” • Man of Iron (1981) • Danton (1983) • The Night of the Emerald Moon (1985) • Magnat (1987) • The Mother of Kings (1987) • Dekalog: Nine (1988) • On the Silver Globe (1988) • Three Colours: White (1994) • Pan Tadeusz (1999) • Dinosaur (2000, Polish dub) • Quo Vadis (2001) • An Ancient Tale: When the Sun Was a God (2003) • Hope (2007) • Ida (2013) as Szymon Skiba • A Grain of Truth (2015) • Artyści (2016) as the ghost of professor Konrad Kazanowicz • The Elements of Sasza – Fire (2020) as "Grandpa"
Career and activity
Career and activity
Jerzy Trela worked in acting and education. He was employed by Helena Modrzejewska National Old Theater in Kraków and AST National Academy of Theatre Arts in Kraków. Recorded position is member of the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic. He belonged to Polish Film Academy.
Identity
Identity
Jerzy Trela is recorded as having received Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Medal for Merit to Culture and Polish Cultural Merit Order. Formation and teaching. Trela studied at AST National Academy of Theatre Arts in Kraków. The record notes the qualification scientific professorship degree.

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1942
Jerzy Trela born at Leńcze.
2022
Jerzy Trela died at Kraków.
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Jerzy Trela received Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Medal for Merit to Culture, Polish Cultural Merit Order, Pomeranian Griffin - badge of honor, Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta and Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta.
Honours and awards
• Meritorious for Polish Culture (1989) • Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta (2011), previously awarded the Commander's Cross (2000) and Knight's Cross (1981) • Polish Film Awards: Eagles for Best Supporting Actor in Quo Vadis (2002) • Gold Medal "Gloria Artis" (2005)
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