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Jerzy Trela

1942 – 2022

Polish actor

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About Jerzy Trela

Lived 1942 – 2022 (aged 80). Jerzy Trela was a Polish actor, university teacher, stage actor, film actor, politician and pedagogue.

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, 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.

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)

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"

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
AST National Academy of Theatre Arts in Kraków, Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts
Positions held
Member of the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic
Employers
Helena Modrzejewska National Old Theater in Kraków, AST National Academy of Theatre Arts in Kraków
Awards
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; Boy-Żeleński Award; City of Kraków Award; Polish Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor; Prime Minister of Poland Award; Wielki Splendor; Gustaw Award
Also known as
Jerzy Józef Trela

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jerzy Trela?

Polish actor (1942–2022)

When was Jerzy Trela born?

Jerzy Trela was born on 14 March 1942 in Leńcze.

When did Jerzy Trela die?

Jerzy Trela died on 15 May 2022 in Kraków.

What was Jerzy Trela's occupation?

Jerzy Trela was an actor, university teacher, stage actor, film actor, politician and pedagogue.

What nationality was Jerzy Trela?

Jerzy Trela was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jerzy Trela

· Wikidata: Q4462365

· DBpedia: Jerzy Trela

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