Andrzej Grabowski

Andrzej Piotr Grabowski (born 15 March 1952) is a Polish actor, singer and comedian. He is best known for playing the role of Ferdynand Kiepski in the TV series The Lousy World as well as being one of the judges on the Polish edition of Dancing with the Stars.

Career Grabowski graduated from Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts in Kraków in 1974, and shortly afterwards started to perform at Juliusz Słowacki Theatre. Two years later he starred in the play Przepraszam, czy tu biją. During his studies in Kraków, Grabowski debuted in the full-length movie, Odejścia, powroty. He played only supporting roles in films until 1989, when he played one of the main characters in the movie Kapitał, czyli jak zrobić pieniądze w Polsce.

Grabowski gained widespread popularity in 1999 when he started to play the main character Ferdynand Kiepski in the TV series The Lousy World. The show is still on air.

Grabowski's other notable appearances include the music video for "Pokaż mi niebo," a song by Polish band Feel, and the third season of Polish version of the French game show Fort Boyard. He is also known for his Polish dubbing for characters in movies such as Toy Story 3 and Chicken Little.

Grabowski was awarded the Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis in 2007 for outstanding contribution to Polish culture.

Personal life Grabowski was born on 15 March 1952 in Chrzanów, Poland. He was married to actress Anna Tomaszewska; the pair divorced in 2008. The marriage produced two daughters: Zuzanna and Katarzyna. Grabowski's son-in-law (and Zuzanna's husband) is Paweł Domagała.

On 12 June 2009 Grabowski married Anita Kruszewska, a make-up artist with whom he divorced in February 2018. From 2020, he has been in a relationship with actress Aldona Grochal.

His best man was the Polish actor Jan Nowicki.

Filmography Too Old for Fairy Tales (2022) .... Waldek’s grandfather The Plagues of Breslau (2018) .... public prosecutor Spoor (2017) .... director Demon (2015) .... Zaneta's father Secret Wars (2014) .... Prior Operation H2O (2012) .... Radek Szczemborski Skrzydlate świnie (2010) .... Edzio Milion dolarów (2010) .... Tomuś Piksele (2010) .... Grave-digger Lunatycy (2009) (TV) .... Wacław - Kama's father Tajemnica Westerplatte (2009) .... Adolf Petzelt Od pełni do pełni (2009) .... Kaminski Little Moscow (2008) .... Captain Wolniewicz Senność (2008) .... Father Mr. Kuka's Advice (2008) .... Kuka Jak żyć? (2008) .... Prisoner The Chauffeur (2008) .... Modrak Świadek koronny (2007) .... Jaroslaw Kowalik 'Kowal' Strike (2006) .... Sobieski Dublerzy (2006) .... Leon May We're All Christs (2006) .... Adas' Drinking Friend Diabeł (2005) .... Franciszek Pitbull (2005) .... Jacek Goc "Gebels" Atrakcyjny pozna panią (2004) .... Wacław Zróbmy sobie wnuka (2003) .... Maniek Kosela Superprodukcja (2003) .... Napoleon Jak to się robi z dziewczynami (2002) .... Zenon Golden Tears (2002) E=mc2 (2002) .... Zając Day of the Wacko (2002) .... Neighbour Kariera Nikosia Dyzmy (2002) .... Roman Kiliński Edges of the Lord (2001) .... Kluba Klinika pod wyrwigroszem (2001) (TV mini-series) .... Man The Tale of Mrs. Doughnut (2000) .... Palacz Liceum czarnej magii (2000) (TV) .... Tomasz Jarski With Fire and Sword (1999) (as A. Grabowski) .... Drunk Nobleman Odwrócona góra albo film pod strasznym tytułem (1999) Prostytutki (1998) .... Ula's Father Love Me and Do Whatever You Want (1998) .... Sergeant looking for Sławek Sława i chwała (1998) (TV mini-series) .... Golicz La ballata dei lavavetri (1998) .... Paweł Colonel Kwiatkowski (1995) .... Priest Polska śmierć (1995) .... Sergeant Cudowne miejsce (1994) .... Moon Śmierć jak kromka chleba (1994) .... Miner Kapitał, czyli jak zrobić pieniądze w Polsce (1990) .... Stefan Sapieja Dulscy (1976) .... Office worker

TV series The Thaw (2022) as Jan Zawieja The Lousy World (1999—2022) .... Ferdynand Kiepski Blondynka (2010-now) .... Traczyk Duch w dom (2010) .... Kazimierz Nowa .... Janusz Sochon (1 episode, 2010) Naznaczony .... Puchalik (2 episodes, 2009) Ojciec Mateusz .... Coach Sylwester (1 episode, 2009) Tylko miłość .... Max Wolar (26 episodes, 2007–2009) Pitbull .... Jacek Goc 'Gebels' (31 episodes, 2005–2008) Odwróceni .... Jaroslaw 'Kowal' Kowalik (11 episodes, 2007) Ja wam pokażę! (2007) .... Homeless man Hela w opałach .... Policeman (1 episode, 2006) Złotopolscy .... Andrzej Złotopolski (2004–2006) The Nanny .... Lucjan Furman (1 episode, 2006) Boża podszewka. Część druga (2005) .... Andrzej Jurewicz Na dobre i na złe .... Father Kudelko (1 episode, 2002) Der Kapitän .... Eike (1 episode, 1997) Boża podszewka (1997) .... Andrzej Jurewicz Spellbinder: Land of the Dragon Lord .... Gan (4 episodes, 1997)

Polish dubbing 2010: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 .... Alastor Moody 2010: Toy Story 3 .... Lots-O'-Huggin' Bear 2009: Gwiazda Kopernika 2009: Race to Witch Mountain .... Burke 2008: Space Chimps .... Dr. Jagu 2008: Speed Racer .... Dad 2007: Enchanted .... Nathaniel 2007: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix .... Alastor Moody 2005: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire .... Alastor Moody 2005: Chicken Little .... Buck "Ace" Cluck 2003: Brother Bear .... Rutt 2001: Abrafax i piraci z Karaibów .... Captain

Discography Title Album details Peak chart positionsPOL Mam prawo...czasami... banalnie Released: 29 November 2010 Label: Universal Music Poland Formats: CD, CD+DVD, digital download 36Cudne jest nudne Released: 18 June 2013 Label: Universal Music Poland Formats: CD, digital download 30 "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.