Zbigniew Cybulski | |
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 Cybulski in Ashes and Diamonds, 1958 | |
| Born | 3 November 1927 Kniaże, Poland |
| Died | 8 January 1967 (aged 39) Wrocław, Poland |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Other names | Zbigniew Hubert Cybulski |
| Alma mater | Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1954–1967 |
| Notable work | Kostek in A Generation (1954) Maciek in Ashes and Diamonds (1958) |
| Partner | Elżbieta Chwalibóg (1960–1967) |
| Awards | Złota Kaczka (1996) |
Zbigniew Hubert Cybulski (Polish pronunciation: [ˈzbiɡɲɛf t͡sɨˈbulskʲi]; 3 November 1927 – 8 January 1967 in Wroclaw) was a Polish film and theatre actor, one of the best-known and most popular personalities of the post-World War II history of Poland.
He is known for portraying young rebels in such films as Night Train and Innocent Sorcerers. His role in Andrzej Wajda's 1958 drama film Ashes and Diamonds is widely considered to be his greatest artistic achievement.[1] His iconic image symbolizing youthful rebellion and his tragic death have drawn comparisons to American actor James Dean.[2][3]
- ^ "Zbigniew Cybulski". onet.pl (in Polish). 21 February 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ Christina Newland (29 January 2020). "Act Like a Man: The Defiant Individualism of Zbigniew Cybulski". mubi.com. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ Eberhardt, Konrad (1976). Zbigniew Cybulski. Warsaw: Wydawnictwa Artystyczne i Filmowe.