Danuta Stenka is a famous Polish actress known for her theater, film and television work.
She was born on October 10, 1961 in Serakovice, Poland, and made her stage debut in 1984 at the Szczecin Contemporary Theater.
Stenka rose to fame for her performances in films directed by such luminaries as Andrzej Wajda and Jerzy Antczak.
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- Full name: Danuta Maria Stenka
- Date of birth: October 10, 1961
- Age: 64 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Serakovice, Poland
- Nationality: Poland
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: Not applicable
- Parents: Not applicable
- Siblings: Eugenius Stenka
- Spouse: Janusz Grzelak (m. 2003)
- Children: Zofia Grzelak, Mikołaj Grzelak
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Polish
- Net worth: $5 million
early life and education
Danuta Stenka is 64 years old and was born on October 10, 1961 in Serakovice, Poland. She spent her childhood in Govedlino, Kashubia region. Her mother was a Russian language teacher and her father was an electrician. Stenka had an older brother named Eugenius.
She completed her secondary education at Hieronim Derdowski High School in Kartuzhi before pursuing her acting career. Stenka graduated in 1984 from the Teatr Wybrzeże acting school in Gdańsk. During her studies, she participated in various theater productions that helped shape her skills and prepare her for a successful career.
personal life
Danuta Stenka has been married to Janusz Grzelak since 2003. The couple has two children: Zofia and Mikołaj.
Profession
Stenka began her career shortly after graduating from drama school, when she joined the Contemporary Theater in Szczecin. Her early performances showcased her talent and quickly attracted attention. In 1991 she started working at the Warsaw Drama Theater where she spent ten years honing her craft.
Her breakthrough screen role came with this film Pokuzeni (1995), but it is Chopin: Longing for Love (2002) truly established her as a leading actress in Polish cinema. Her portrayal of George Sand won critical acclaim and cemented her place in the industry.
Stenka has appeared in many films and TV series over the years, including Katyn (2007), directed by Andrzej Wajda, achieved international recognition. Other notable works include Nigdy w życiu! (2004) and shahoruru (2008-2014), a hit TV series that further showcased her versatility as an actress.
In addition to her work in film and television, Stenka is actively involved in theater productions. She has worked with famous directors such as Krzysztof Wolikovsky and Robert Wilson, and has performed in many famous theaters across Poland.
Awards
- Polish Film Award for Best Actress (Chopin: Longing for Love2002)
- Polish Film Award for Best Supporting Actress (Katyn2008)
- Golden Duck Award for Best Actress
- Alexander Zervelovich Award for Excellence in Drama
net worth
Danuta Stenka’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million or more. Her wealth is the result of her fruitful years as an actress.
social media
- Instagram: @danutastenka_fp_official
- Twitter: @DanutaStenka
film chronology
- Pokuzeni (1995)
- Chopin: Longing for Love (2002)
- Nigdy w życiu! (2004)
- Katyn (2007)
- shahoruru (2008-2014)
- The Braveheart of Irena Sendler (2009)
- Vojeevichny (2017)
- planet planet (2016)
- Planet Simple Interest 2 (2018)
- Planet Simple Interest 3 (2020)
