Tomasz Kot
Biography
Tomasz Kot is a Polish actor born on April 21, 1977, in Legnica, Poland. He gained great popularity by portraying singer Ryszard Riedel in Jan Kidawa Blonski's 2005 film Destined for Blues, as well as for his role as Zbigniew Religa in Lukasz Palkowski's 2014 film Gods. In 2015, he was awarded the Medal for Merit to Culture Gloria Artis. Kot has also received award-season buzz for his starring role as Wiktor in Pawel Pawlikowski's feature Cold War, a project that earned him a nomination for best actor by the European Film Awards. He is married to Agnieszka Olczyk, and they have a daughter and a son.
Career overview
Tomasz Kot is a Polish actor born on April 21, 1977, in Legnica, Poland. He has gained recognition for his roles in various films, including "Destined for Blues" and "Gods". Kot has appeared in over 30 films and 26 stage productions, as well as numerous television series.
Kot's career has spanned multiple genres and formats, showcasing his versatility as an actor. He has been involved in a range of projects, from film to television and theater. His performances have earned him recognition within the industry, with the Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis being one notable award.
Kot's recent work has garnered significant attention, particularly for his starring role in Paweł Pawlikowski's feature "Cold War". The film has received recognition from various award-giving bodies, including the European Film Awards and the Critics' Choice Movie Awards. Kot's performance in "Cold War" has also earned him a nomination for best actor by the European Film Awards.
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57 titles- Gorky Resort (2026) as Lavrentiy Beria
- The Great Warsaw Race (2026) as Lewandowski
- Kamathipura Express (2026)
- Heaven (2025) as Piotr
- Kleks Academy 2 (2025) as Ambroży Kleks
- Judas' Gospel (2025) as Simone
- Gąska (2024) as Włodek
- Kleks Academy (2024) as Ambroży Kleks
- Kleks Academy: Extended Version (2024) as Ambroży Kleks
- Kulej. All That Glitters Isn’t Gold (2024) as Colonel Sikorski
- LOL: Last One Laughing Poland (2023) as Self - Artist
- The American (2023) as Vitaliy Ivanov
- Dangerous Men (2023) as Tadeusz Boy-Żeleński
- Breached (2023) as Maciej Tomski
- It Came from the Water (2022) as Zbigniew Wilk
- A Perfect Enemy (2021) as Jeremiasz 'Jeremy' Angust
- Warning (2021) as Brian
- Leave No Traces (2021) as Kowalczyk
- One More End of the World (2021) as Herman
- One More End of the World (2021) Writer
- One More End of the World (2021) Producer
- World on Fire (2019) as Stefan Tomaszeski
- (Nie)znajomi (2019) as Tomek
- Cold War (2018) as Wiktor Warski
- The Day of Chocolate (2018) as Policjant
- The Chairman's Ear (2017) as Roman
- Spoor (2017) as Prokurator Świerszczyński
- Breaking the Limits (2017) as Okoń
- The Atlas (2017) as 'Atlas'
- Volta (2017) as Jan Krone
- Bikini Blue (2017) as Eryk Szumski
- How To Save Mom (2016) as Majordomus (voice)
- Disco Polo (2015) as Daniel Polak
- Life Must Go On (2015) as Bartosz Kolano
- The Photographer (2014) as Bauman
- Gods (2014) as Zbigniew Religa
- In Hiding (2013) as Dawid
- Yuma (2012) as 'Opat'
- Hans Kloss: More Than Death at Stake (2012) as Hans Kloss
- Battle of the Sexes (2011) as Bartek
- How to Get Rid of Cellulite (2011) as Maciej Zgirski
- Wyjazd integracyjny (2011) as Marek Stasiak
- Erratum (2010) as Michał Bogusz
- Superheroes (2010) as Jan
- Blind Date (2010) as TV Star
- Operation Dunaj (2009) as por. Jakubczak
- The Perfect Guy for My Girlfriend (2009) as Porno Actor
- Splinters (2009) as Elegant Man
- Ladies (2008) as Istvan, eurodeputowany z Węgier
- Grand Hotel (2008) as Boguś
- Testosteron (2007) as Robal
- Why Not! (2007) as Dawid
- The Nanny (PL) (2005) as Maksymilian Skalski
- Destined for Blues (2005) as Ryszard Riedel
- Kryminalni (2004) as komisarz Andrzej Grudziński
- Camera Cafe (2004) as Jacek
- Adam as Edi Federer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tomasz Kot best known for?
Tomasz Kot is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The American (2023), Cold War (2018), Life Must Go On (2015), Superheroes (2010).
When and where was Tomasz Kot born?
Tomasz Kot was born on April 21, 1977 in Legnica, Poland.
How many credits does Tomasz Kot have?
Tomasz Kot has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2004 to 2026.
What is Tomasz Kot's background in cinema and television?
Tomasz Kot is a Polish actor born on April 21, 1977, in Legnica, Poland. He gained great popularity by portraying singer Ryszard Riedel in Jan Kidawa Blonski's 2005 film Destined for Blues, as well as for his role as Zbigniew Religa in Lukasz Palkowski's 2014 film Gods. In 2015, he was awarded the Medal for Merit to Cu...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Camera Cafe (2004) as Jacek — aged about 27
- Cold War (2018) as Wiktor Warski — aged about 41
- The American (2023) as Vitaliy Ivanov — aged about 46
- Life Must Go On (2015) as Bartosz Kolano — aged about 38
- Kryminalni (2004) as komisarz Andrzej Grudziński — aged about 27
- The Nanny (PL) (2005) as Maksymilian Skalski — aged about 28
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