Andrzej Seweryn was a prominent Polish actor and director known for his contributions to theater and film.
Born on April 25, 1946 in Heilbronn, Germany, he became famous through his performances in Polish and international productions.
Seweryn’s career took off in the 1970s, with major roles in films directed by Andrzej Wajda, including iron man and promised land.
His portrayals of complex characters have earned him critical acclaim, particularly for his portrayal of Julian Scherner in Steven Spielberg’s films Schindler’s List.
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- Full name: Andre Theodor Severin
- Date of birth: April 25, 1946
- Age: 79 years old
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Heilbronn, Germany
- Nationality: Poland
- Occupation: Actor, director
- Height: Not applicable
- Parents: Zdzisław Seweryn, Zofia Seweryn
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouses: Katarzyna Kubacka (married in 2015), Mireille Maalouf (1988-2015), Laurence Bourdil (1982-1987), Krystyna Janda (1974-1979), Bogusława Blajfer (1970-1973)
- Children: Maria Seweryn, Yann Seweryn, Maximilian Seweryn
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Polish
- Net worth: $10 million
early life and education
Andrzej Seweryn is 79 years old. He was born on April 25, 1946 in Heilbronn, Germany. His parents were Polish citizens who were captured during World War II and forced to do hard labor in Germany. After the war ended and he was born, the family returned to Poland. He grew up in Warsaw and attended Joachim Lelewel High School No. 41.
Seweryn graduated in 1968 from the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw. The education he received laid a solid foundation for his future career in acting and directing. While studying, he participated in theater productions, which shaped his artistic sensibility.
personal life
Andrzej Seweryn was married several times in his life. In 1970, he married for the first time to Bogusława Blajfer. They divorced in 1973. Later, he married Krystyna Janda in 1974, but their marriage ended in divorce in 1979. In the following years, he married Laurence Bourdil from 1982 until their divorce in 1987.
His next marriage was to Mireille Maalouf from 1988 until their separation in 2015. In August 2015, he married Katarzyna Kubacka. Seweryn has three children from different relationships: Maria Seweryn (born 1975), Yann Seweryn and Maximilien Seweryn.
Profession
Andrzej Seweryn began his career shortly after graduating from drama school, when he joined the Teatr Ateneum in Warsaw. Throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s, he became famous for his performances in various theater productions.
His breakthrough came with roles in films directed by Andrzej Wajda in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Famous movies include promised land (1975) and iron man (1981), demonstrated his talent and depth as an actor.
In addition to her work in Poland, Seweryn gained international recognition for her role in Julian Scherner. Schindler’s List (1993). The performance brought him acclaim outside Poland and showcased his ability to portray complex characters in nuanced detail.
Seweryn lived and worked in France for many years, where he became a member of the Comédie Française, a renowned theater company known for its classical repertoire. After decades abroad, he returned to Poland and took up a leading position in the Polish theater scene.
In recent years, he has continued his acting career and since 2011 has been the director of the Polish Theater in Warsaw. His contributions to theater and film made him a respected figure in Polish cultural circles.
Awards
- Berlin International Film Festival Silver Bear Award for Best Actor Desiccant (1980)
- Gold Medal for Cultural Merit – Gloria Artis (2006)
- Best Actor at Locarno International Film Festival last family (2016)
- Polish Academy Award for Best Actor last family (2017)
- Polish Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Subuk (2023)
net worth
Andrzej Seweryn’s net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.
social media
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film chronology
- iron man (1981)
- Schindler’s List (1993)
- last family (2016)
- promised land (1975)
- Desiccant (1980)
- Zemstad (2002)
- Prymas – trzy lata z tysiąca (2000)
- Rozicka (2010)
- Uvikrane (2011)
- You haven’t seen anything yet! (2012)
- anatomy (2015)
- pure gold (2018)
- Queen (2022)
