Maria Maj
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 14, 1948 in Międzylesie k. Wałbrzycha, Polska
- Active Years
- 1980–2026 (47 Years)
- Total Credits
- 50 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Maria Maj, also known as Maria Maj-Ratajczak, Maria Ma, and Maria Maj-Talarczyk.
Profession: Polish theater and film actress.
Birth Date: December 14, 1948.
Birth Place: Międzylesie, Dolnoslaskie, Poland (specifically Międzylesie k. Wałbrzycha).
Education/Career: Passed an external exam for drama actors in Warsaw in 1976. Was a student at Teatr Lalek Arlekin in Łódź. Professional career associated with Teatr im. Norwida in Jelenia Góra. Also performed at Teatr im. Kochanowskiego in Opole.
Known Works/Roles:
In the Name Of (2013) - played Mother of Pumpkin.
Katyn (2007) - portrayed Wanda Wasilewska.
Moje pieczone kurczaki (2002).
Out of Reach.
Magic Mountains.
Delivery by Christmas.
All Our Fears.
Warsaw 44.
Edi.
Into the Tiger's Den - portrayed Mrs. Donata.
Awards: Laureate of an award for a supporting female role (details on the specific award/event are incomplete in source [4], mentioning 27th...).
Maria Maj, also known as Maria Maj-Ratajczak or Maria Maj-Talarczyk, is a Polish film and theater actress. She was born on December 14, 1948, in Międzylesie, Poland. In 1976,
Career overview
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Source 1: Maria Maj (also Maria Maj-Ratajczak or Maria Ma). Born Dec 14, 1948, in Międzylesie k. Wałbrzycha, Polska. Known for acting. 49 credits.
Source 2: Born Dec 14, 1948, in Miedzylesie, Dolnoslaskie, Poland. Known for In the Name Of (2013), Katyn (2007), and Moje pieczone kurczaki (2002).
Source 3: Known as an Actor. Works include In the Name of..., Out of Reach, Katyn, Magic Mountains, Delivery by Christmas, All Our Fears, Warsaw 44, and Edi.
Source 4: Also known as Maria Maj-Talarczyk and Maria Maj-Ratajczak. Polish theater and film actress.
Source 5: Maria Maj-Ratajczak. Born Dec 14, 1948, in Poland. In 2004, appeared in Into the Tiger's Den as Mrs. Donata and Katyn Massacre as Wanda Wasilewska. In 2013, played Mother of Pumpkin in The Name.
Source 6: Passed an external exam for drama actors in 1976 in Warsaw. Student at Teatr Lalek Arlekin in Łódź. Professional career associated with Teatr im. Norwida in Jelenia Góra. Also performed at Teatr im. Kochanowskiego in Opole.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Early Career.
Maria Maj, also known as Maria Maj-Ratajczak and Maria Maj-Talarczyk, is a Polish film and theater actress. Born on December 14, 1948, in Międzylesie, Poland, she passed an external exam for drama actors in Warsaw in 1976. Her training included being a student at the Arlekin Puppet Theatre in Łódź. Her professional career has been associated with the Norwid Theatre in Jelenia Góra, and she has also performed at the Kochanowski Theatre in Opole.
Paragraph 2: Filmography/Roles.
Her film credits include roles in Katyn (2007), where she portrayed Wanda Wasilewska, and Into the Tiger's Den in 2004, in which she played Mrs. Donata. In 2013, she appeared in the drama film The Name (also referred to as In the Name of...) playing the role of Mother of Pumpkin. Other works in her filmography include Moje pieczone kurczaki (2002), Out of Reach, Magic Mountains, Delivery by Christmas, All Our Fears, Warsaw 44, and Edi.
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"Maria Maj, also known as Maria Maj-Ratajczak and Maria Maj-Talarczyk, is a Polish film and theater actress. Born on December 14, 1948, in Międzylesie, Poland, she passed an external exam for drama actors in Warsaw in 1976. Her training included being a student at the Arlekin Puppet Theatre in Łódź. Her professional career has been associated with the Norwid Theatre in Jelenia Góra, and she has also performed at the Kochanowski Theatre in Opole." (76
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Full Filmography
50 titles- Hot Spot (2026) as Granny Voiceover
- Matilda (2024) as Wilhelma Ważkowa
- Variable Interest Rate (2024)
- Mushrooms (2024) as Old Lady
- Delivery by Christmas (2022) as Gienia, sąsiadka Marysi
- Everyone Knows Better (2022) as Bożena
- All Our Fears (2022) as Daniel's Grandmother
- We Haven't Lost Our Way (2022)
- Bejbis (2022) as Music Lover
- Planet Single. Eight stories (2021) as Halinka
- Magic Mountains (2020) as Voytek's Mother
- Wall (2019) as Bum #3
- 1983 (2018) as Sara Żurawska
- Double Trouble (2017) as Pulchna
- The Teacher (2016) as Mathematician Kazimiera
- No Matter How Hard We Tried (2015) as Bożena
- The Border (2014) as Wiceminister Prochowska
- Warsaw 44 (2014)
- Real Honey (2014) as Krystyna
- Gabriel (2014) as Grandmother
- Little Crushes (2014) as Michalowska
- In the Name of... (2013) as Matka Łukasza
- Moralność Pani Dulskiej (2013) as Tadrachowa
- My Father's Bike (2012) as Sabina Dziedzicowa
- Nie ten człowiek (2011) as Kuba's mather
- Zero (2009) as Doctor
- 33 Scenes from Life (2008)
- Universal Spring (2008)
- Ekipa (2007) as sekretarka Adama Niemca
- Katyn (2007) as Wasilewska's Voice on Radio (voice)
- Strike (2007)
- Journey (2006) as Iwona's Mother
- Pitbull (2005) as wychowawczyni w domu dziecka
- Boża podszewka. Część druga (2005) as krawcowa Tekla
- Heaven Hell (2005) as Zosia, gospodyni księdza
- Kryminalni (2004) as Krystyna Wilczyńska
- Camera Cafe (2004) as Stażystka Krystyna Gruchała
- Out of Reach (2004) as Mrs. Donata
- The Welts (2004) as Elder Teacher
- Long Weekend (2004) as Kozłowska, matka Teosia
- Changes (2003) as Mother
- Tomorrow's Weather (2003) as Jarecka
- Edi (2002)
- My Roasted Chicken (2002) as Matka Agaty
- Wielkie rzeczy: Sieć (2001) as Danka's Lawyer
- I'm Looking at You, Mary (2000) as Mary's mother
- Gutter (1996)
- Balanga (1993) as sklepowa
- Dom (1980) as kobieta w kolejce do księdza Andrzeja
- Dom (1980) as bibliotekarka
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Maria Maj best known for?
Maria Maj is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hot Spot (2026), Delivery by Christmas (2022), Magic Mountains (2020), Wall (2019).
When and where was Maria Maj born?
Maria Maj was born on December 14, 1948 in Międzylesie k. Wałbrzycha, Polska.
How many credits does Maria Maj have?
Maria Maj has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2026.
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Subject: Maria Maj (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Source material: Provided snippets [1] through [6]. Strictness: Only verifiable facts from sources. No invention. Name: Maria Maj, also known a...
Maria Maj by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Camera Cafe (2004) as Stażystka Krystyna Gruchała — aged about 55
- Dom (1980) as kobieta w kolejce do księdza Andrzeja — aged about 31
- Dom (1980) as bibliotekarka — aged about 31
- Warsaw 44 (2014) — aged about 65
- Delivery by Christmas (2022) as Gienia, sąsiadka Marysi — aged about 73
- Magic Mountains (2020) as Voytek's Mother — aged about 71
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