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Elżbieta Barszczewska

1913 – 1987

Polish actress

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About Elżbieta Barszczewska

Lived 1913 – 1987 (aged 73). Elżbieta Barszczewska was a Polish actor and film actor.

Elżbieta Maria Barszczewska-Wyrzykowska (29 November 1913 – 14 October 1987) was a Polish stage and film actress.

After graduating Państwowy Instytut Sztuki Teatralnej, she debuted in Polish Theatre in Warsaw in 1934. She also starred in several movie roles, including 13 major ones. In occupied Poland, she took part in the activities of the underground theater. After the war she resumed work with the Polish Theater and the National Theatre. She was a mother of Juliusz Wyrzykowski.

Selected filmography The Leper (1936) Pan Twardowski (1936) Znachor (1937) The Girls from Nowolipki (1937) Ostatnia brygada (1938) Profesor Wilczur Kościuszko pod Racławicami The Line (1938) The Three Hearts (1939) Krystyna's Lie (1939) Geniusz sceny Rytm serca (1977)

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Important facts

Born
29 November 1913, Warsaw
Birth century
20th century
Died
14 October 1987, Warsaw
Occupation
Actor, film actor
Nationality
Poland
Awards
Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland; Medal of the 40th Anniversary of People's Poland; Zasłużony Działacz Kultury; Work Flag Order, 1st class; Work Flag Order, 2nd class; Gold Cross of Merit‎; Badge of the 1000th Anniversary of the Polish State; Honorary badge "For Merits for Warsaw"

Family & relationships

Spouse
Marian Wyrzykowski
Child
Juliusz Wyrzykowski

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Elżbieta Barszczewska?

Polish actress (1913-1987)

When was Elżbieta Barszczewska born?

Elżbieta Barszczewska was born on 29 November 1913 in Warsaw.

When did Elżbieta Barszczewska die?

Elżbieta Barszczewska died on 14 October 1987 in Warsaw.

What was Elżbieta Barszczewska's occupation?

Elżbieta Barszczewska was an actor and film actor.

What nationality was Elżbieta Barszczewska?

Elżbieta Barszczewska was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elżbieta Barszczewska

· Wikidata: Q5368710

· DBpedia: Elżbieta Barszczewska

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