Jerzy Zelnik
Jerzy Zelnik (born 14 September 1945) is a Polish actor. He has appeared in more than 60 films and television shows since 1963. He was awarded the Badge of Merit in Culture (1997) and Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta (2007).
Jerzy Zelnik

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- Name
- Jerzy Zelnik
- Born
- 14 September 1945
- Birthplace
- Kraków, Poland
- Occupation
- Actor
- Nationality
- Poland
- Fields
- theatre · film
- Education
- Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art
- Honours
- Zasłużony Działacz Kultury · Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta · Award of the Capital City of Warsaw
- Languages
- Polish
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Jerzy Zelnik (born 14 September 1945) is a Polish actor. He has appeared in more than 60 films and television shows since 1963. He was awarded the Badge of Merit in Culture (1997) and Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta (2007).
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Biography
Jerzy Zelnik studied at Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art. The recorded working language is Polish. The field of work recorded is theatre and film. Distinctions recorded are Zasłużony Działacz Kultury, Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta and Award of the Capital City of Warsaw.

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Key facts
• Name — Jerzy Zelnik • Born — 14 September 1945 • Birthplace — Kraków, Poland • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 1963–present
Selected filmography
Selected filmography
• Pharaoh (1966) • Landscape After the Battle (1970) • The Story of Sin (1975) • The Promised Land (1975) • The Last Ferry (1989) • Chopin: Desire for Love (2002)
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1945
Jerzy Zelnik was born on 14 September 1945.
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