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- Birth nameJerzy Oskar Stuhr
- Jerzy Stuhr is a Polish actor, director, and writer. He completed his education in Polish Philology at the Jagiellonian University and then graduated from the National Academy of Theatre Arts in Krakow. Stuhr's acting career began in the theaters in Krakow, where he performed in plays such as "Noc listopadowa" and "Biesy". His movie career includes notable roles in Camera Buff (1979), Sexmission (1984), and Persona non grata (2005). He also directed movies like Spis cudzoloznic (1994) and Love Stories (1997). In addition to his acting and directing career, Stuhr has also made significant contributions to academia. He served as the rector of the National Academy of Theatre Arts in Krakow from 1990-1996 and 2002-2008. He was awarded the title of Professor of Theatrical Arts in 1994 and received an honorary doctorate from the University of Silesia in Katowice in 2007.
- IMDb mini biography by: Adam
- SpouseBarbara Koska(1971 - July 9, 2024) (his death, 2 children)
- Frequently cast by Krzysztof Kieslowski
- Father of actor Maciej Stuhr.
- Jerzy Stuhr was a Polish film and theatre actor who also worked as a screenwriter, film director and drama professor.
- Stuhr served as the Rector of the Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts in Kraków for two terms: from 1990 to 1996 and again from 2002 to 2008.
- He was one of the most popular, influential and versatile Polish actors.
- On 12 November 2008 he received Zlota Kaczka (Golden Duck) being chosen the century's best actor of comedy.
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