Krzysztof Kolberger
Krzysztof Marek Kolberger (13 August 1950 – 7 January 2011) a Polish actor and theatre director. His father's surname was changed from Kohlberger in the 1950s. He had daughter, actress Julia Kolberger, with Anna Romantowska.
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Krzysztof Kolberger
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- Name
- Krzysztof Kolberger
- Born
- 13 August 1950
- Birthplace
- Gdańsk, Poland
- Died
- 7 January 2011
- Place of death
- Warsaw, Poland
- Occupation
- Actor, theatre director
- Nationality
- Poland
- Fields
- acting
- Education
- Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art
- Honours
- Golden Medal for Merit to Culture · Zasłużony Działacz Kultury · Silver Cross of Merit · Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta · Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta · Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta
- Languages
- Polish
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Krzysztof Marek Kolberger (13 August 1950 – 7 January 2011) a Polish actor and theatre director. His father's surname was changed from Kohlberger in the 1950s. He had daughter, actress Julia Kolberger, with Anna Romantowska.
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Biography
Biography
Krzysztof Kolberger studied at Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art. The recorded working language is Polish. The field of work recorded is acting. Employment is recorded with National Theatre of Warsaw. Distinctions recorded are Golden Medal for Merit to Culture, Zasłużony Działacz Kultury, Silver Cross of Merit and Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta.

Krzysztof Kolberger (po prawej) i Maryla Rodowicz podczas występu w więzieniu przy ul. Kleczkowskiej we Wrocławiu; akompaniuje jeden z osadzonych
Marek Grotowski · Dziennik Dolnośląski nr 45 (112), 5 III 1991

Krzysztof Kolberger (2005).
Paweł Matyka
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Krzysztof Kolberger • Born — 13 August 1950 • Birthplace — Gdańsk, Poland • Died — 7 January 2011 • Place of death — Warsaw, Poland • Occupation — Actor, theatre director • Years Active — 1974–2011
Life and career
Life and career
Krzysztof Kolberger studied at Warsaw Academy of Dramatic Arts (PWST) and graduated in 1972. He débuted at the Theatre of Silesia. After a period, he was involved in the Upper Silesian National Theatre in Warsaw (Teatr Narodowy w Warszawie), where he starred in such plays as Dziady (Forefathers' Eve), Wacława dzieje (The History of Wenceslas) and Wesele (The Wedding). He directed a version of Krakowiacy i górale at the Wrocław Opera House, (which then became known as the Teatr Wielki w Poznaniu or 'Grand Theatre in Poznan'), Nędza uszczęśliwiona (The Happy Misery) (also at the Grand Theatre in Poznan), "Żołnierz królowej Madagaskaru (Soldier's Queen of Madagascar) (at the Szczecin Opera) and Królewna Śnieżka i siedmiu krasnoludków (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs). On 7 April 2005, the eve of the Funeral of John Paul II, Kolberger read the Pope's testament on TVN Television. He was also the narrator and soloist alongside Krystyna Tkacz, Beata Rybotycka and Krzysztof Gosztyła in Msza Polskiej (Polish Mass). He was one of the heroes of the book Odnaleźć dobro (Finding the Good) (by author Marzanna Graff-Oszczepalińska) in which he told in the form of a memoir about his personal encounter with the true good which is present in man.
Latter years and death
Latter years and death
Krzysztof Kolberger had for many years suffered from renal cell carcinoma. He was an honorary president of the Stowarzyszenie Chorych na Raka Nerki (Kidney Cancer Association). He underwent surgery twice, which he said in a significant way had changed his approach to life and his career, including the way he acted on stage and the way he directed. This was stated in a book-interview published in 2007 entitled Przypadek nie-przypadek. Rozmowa między wierszami księdza Jana Twardowskiego (Fri: "The case of non-coincidence. Conversation between the lines of Father Jan Twardowski"). He ultimately died from heart failure.
Filmography
Filmography
• Romeo and Juliet • W biały dzień (1980) • Epitafium dla Barbary Radziwiłłówny (Epitaph for Barbara Radziwiłłówna, 1983) • Kornblumenblau (1989) • Najdłuższa wojna nowoczesnej Europy (The Longest War of Modern Europe).
Identity
Identity
Krzysztof Kolberger is recorded as having received Golden Medal for Merit to Culture, Zasłużony Działacz Kultury and Silver Cross of Merit. Identity and origins. The authorities additionally record the heading Krzysztof Marek Kolberger. His recorded language was Polish.
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1950
Krzysztof Kolberger born at Gdańsk.
2011
Krzysztof Kolberger died at Warsaw.
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Gdańsk.
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Krzysztof Kolberger received Golden Medal for Merit to Culture, Zasłużony Działacz Kultury, Silver Cross of Merit, Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta and Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta.
Awards
• 2007 – Order of Polonia Restituta • 2008 – Gold Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis
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