Ewa Krzyżewska
Biography
Ewa Krzyżewska was born on 7 February 1939 in Poland and pursued a career as an actress. She appeared in a number of Polish films, most notably the post‑war drama Ashes and Diamonds (1958), the historical epic Pharaoh (1966) and the comedy‑drama Zbrodniarz i panna (1963). During her life she was married to Boleslaw Kwiatkowski. Krzyżewska died on 30 July 2003 at the age of 64 while in Spain. Her professional work is documented in a filmography of 23 credited roles, and she is listed in the Motion Picture Database under the name Ewa Krzyżewska.
Career overview
Ewa Krzyżewska was born on 7 February 1939 in Poland and pursued a career as a film actress. Over the course of her professional life she accumulated twenty‑three credited performances, establishing herself as a recognizable presence in Polish cinema. Her early work included a role in the 1958 feature Ashes and Diamonds, a film that has been noted among her most prominent appearances. She continued to build her résumé throughout the 1960s, appearing in Zbrodniarz i panna in 1963 and in the historical epic Pharaoh in 1966, each contributing to her reputation as a versatile performer.
Krzyżewska’s career was marked by a steady output of film roles that reflected the evolving landscape of Polish filmmaking during the post‑war period. In addition to her on‑screen work, she was married to Boleslaw Kwiatkowski. She lived to the age of sixty‑four, passing away on 30 July 2003 in Spain. Her body of work remains documented through a range of film and television credits, preserving her contribution to the cultural heritage of Polish cinema.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
23 titles- Jealousy and Medicine (1973) as Rebeka Widmarowa
- How Far, How Near (1972) as Zosia
- Theatre Macabre (1971)
- Operation "Brutus" (1971) as Anastazja
- Declaration of Love to G.T. (1971) as Gisa Tonius
- The Boarded Window (1971) as Anna
- The Woodpecker (1971) as Varsovian
- Return to Earth (1967) as Wanda-Irena
- Pharaoh (1966) as Hebron
- Faust XX (1966) as Margueritte
- Zejście do piekła (1966) as Linda
- Hell and Heaven (1966) as Guardian Devil
- A Cure for Love (1966) as Honorata
- Sposób bycia (1966) as Protagonist's mother
- Christmas Eve (1966) as Andrzej's Mistress
- The Bells Toll for the Barefooted (1965) as Verona
- Liczę na wasze grzechy (1964) as Renata
- Naprawdę wczoraj (1963) as Teresa
- The Criminal and the Lady (1963) as Małgorzata Makowska
- All Souls' Day (1961) as Wala
- Zuzanna i chłopcy (1961) as Zuzanna Wiśniewska
- Atomic War Bride (1960) as Marija / Maria
- Ashes and Diamonds (1958) as Krystyna Rozbicka
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ewa Krzyżewska best known for?
Ewa Krzyżewska is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Theatre Macabre (1971), Pupstruction (2023), Faust XX (1966), All Souls' Day (1961).
When and where was Ewa Krzyżewska born?
Ewa Krzyżewska was born on February 7, 1939 in Warsaw, Poland. They passed away on July 30, 2003.
How many credits does Ewa Krzyżewska have?
Ewa Krzyżewska has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1958 to 1973.
What is Ewa Krzyżewska's background in cinema and television?
Ewa Krzyżewska was born on 7 February 1939 in Poland and pursued a career as an actress. She appeared in a number of Polish films, most notably the post‑war drama Ashes and Diamonds (1958), the historical epic Pharaoh (1966) and the comedy‑drama Zbrodniarz i panna (1963). During her life she was married to Boleslaw Kwi...
Ewa Krzyżewska by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Ashes and Diamonds (1958) as Krystyna Rozbicka — aged about 19
- All Souls' Day (1961) as Wala — aged about 22
- Faust XX (1966) as Margueritte — aged about 27
- Theatre Macabre (1971) — aged about 32
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