Leon Niemczyk

Leon Niemczyk

Born
15 December 1923
Died
29 November 2006 (aged 82)
Place of birth
Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland
Birth name
Leon Stanislaw Niemczyk
Height
172 cm
Known for
Actor

Leon Niemczyk was a prolific Polish actor who appeared in hundreds of films and television shows throughout his extensive career. Niemczyk is perhaps best known for his role as Andrzej in Knife in the Water (1962), which brought him international acclaim. Other notable films include Eroica (1958) and The Deluge (1974). His work spanned a variety of genres, from serious dramas and war films to historical pieces.