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Jerzy Nowak

Jerzy Nowak

Actor · Died March 26, 2013, aged 89 · Brzesko, Poland

Jerzy Nowak (20 June 1923 – 26 March 2013) was a Polish film and theatre actor and teacher. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jerzy Nowak, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
June 20, 1923
Died
March 26, 2013 (aged 89)
From
Brzesko, Poland
Works as
Actor
Titles
10 on MovieCove · 85 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 28% in 30 days

What are Jerzy Nowak's films like?

Across their 8 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Power.

Genres

Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 64th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 96th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
23%
Power
21%
Self
17%
Morality
17%
Survival
11%
Society
7%
Ideas
3%
Family bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 8 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 1 · Serious 3 · Dark 4

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 5 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 1 · Charged 3 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 2 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 1 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 4

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 3 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 1

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Melancholic
5
Contemplative
2
Bittersweet
2
Joyful
1
Other
6

How their films linger

Thought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet6
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Jerzy Nowak's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 3 of their 10 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on The Criterion Channel (2).

Subscription and free streaming for Jerzy Nowak's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

85 credits, 10 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • August Sky – 63 Days of Glory (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Leonard

  • Manhunt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as 'Stary Wiarus'

  • Mystification (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Askenazy

  • The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler(2009)

    as Old Rabbi

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Les inséparables (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Painter

  • Scratch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Leon

  • Quo Vadis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • The Revenge(2002)

    as Michał Kafar

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • The Witcher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 4 episodes · as Vesemir

  • Julie Walking Home (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Mieczyslaw "Mietek" Makowsky

  • Eucalyptus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Gebürtig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • The Hexer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Vesemir

  • Quo vadis(2001)

    as Krispus

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Wyspa R.O. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Guard

  • Cabin Fever(2000)

    as Olek

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Bigda is Coming! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Ksawery

  • Egzekutor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Franciszek Kozar

  • Love Stories (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as The Accountant

  • Our God's Brother (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Anthony

  • A Gentle Creature (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as sklepikarz

  • Gnoje (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Hryćko, staruszek w Bieszczadach

  • Legenda Tatr (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as innkeeper

  • Three Colors: White(1994)

    as Old Peasant

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Schindler's List(1993)

    as Investor

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Bittersweet Longing... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Squadron (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Lejba

  • Capital, or How to Make Money in Poland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Serafin

  • Lawa. Opowiesc o 'Dziadach' Adama Mickiewicza(1989)

    as Choir Singer

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Alchemik (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Książę Kiejstut

  • Wherever You Are... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Officer-Interpreter

  • And the Violins Stopped Playing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as professor Epstein

  • Medium (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Ernst Wagner

  • End of the Lonely Farm Berhof (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Florian

  • Tumor Witkacego (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Sokołowski's Father

  • Fog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as dziadek

  • The Egg (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Gospodarz Ewy

  • Nie było słońca tej wiosny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Josek

  • A Year of the Quiet Sun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as lekarz przy ekshumacji zwłok

  • Crab and Joanna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Grzegorz Zaruba

  • From a Far Country(1981)

    as Professor

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Misja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 6 episodes · as Jakub Gutman

  • Gwiazda Wytrwałości (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Host

  • Na własną prośbę (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Tomkowski

  • A Chance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Mr Mołda

  • Wściekły (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Elegia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Camera Buff(1979)

    as Stanisław Osuch

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Placówka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Josel Szatzman

  • Umarli rzucają cień (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Szansa(1979)

    as Teacher Molda

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ziemia obiecana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 3 episodes · as Zucker, mąż Lucy Zuckerowej

  • Polskie drogi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as fotograf Tadeusz Białas, ojciec Basi · as Tadeusz Białas, fotograf

  • Hasło (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Old tar maker

  • Zofia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Kelner w mordowni

  • The Promised Land (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Zucker

  • Sędziowie. Tragedya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Jukli

  • The Beard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as "The Baldy", the school inspector

  • A Story in Red (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Gamekeeper

  • Fernando i humaniści (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Buyer

  • Clouds of War (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 4 episodes · as oberżysta Schulz · as oberżysta Schulz (nie występuje w napisach)

  • Copernicus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Man At Funeral (uncredited)

  • The Sun Rises Once a Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as "Koślawy" (uncredited)

  • Co jest w człowieku w środku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Mayor

  • The Abduction of Balthazar Sponge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 13 episodes · as Don Pedro de Pommidore (voice) (uncredited)

  • More Than Life At Stake (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as krawiec Marian Skowronek

  • The Shield and the Sword (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Stajnia na Salvatorze (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Budapest Courier (uncredited)

  • Full Ahead (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Bosman

  • The Wall of Witches (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Barkeeper

  • Lovers from Marona (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Fisherman (uncredited)

  • Sobótki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Kranz

  • Lenin in Poland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Austrian Officer

  • Pięciu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Alfred Buchta

  • The Unknown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Postman

  • The End of Our World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Blokfuhrer

  • April (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Postman

  • Rok pierwszy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Miller (uncredited)

  • Meetings In The Dark (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Worker (uncredited)

  • Place on Earth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Doctor (uncredited)

  • Eagle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Mate Sznuk

  • Dezerter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Klein

  • Lost Feelings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Clerk (uncredited)

  • Podhale w ogniu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Soldier stealing Cattle

  • Nie-Boska komedia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Bianchetti

Career shape

Star power in the 91st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 84 titles, 83 of them dated from 1956 to 2013; peak year 1993.

Biggest box office

The Revenge (2002)

$6.4M worldwide

Highest rated

Camera Buff (1979)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

Three Colors: White (1994)

Film career

19562013

Peak 1993 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1975Screen debut· The Promised Land

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting83 of 84: 83 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score70thOther crew1 of 84: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1950s4 · acting1960s17 · acting1970s16 · acting1980s18 · acting1990s12 · acting2000s13 · 12 acting · 1 crew2010s3 · acting

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 0% of 10 roles
7500

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Jerzy Nowak's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 70th percentile, the median of all 10; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 69th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

69thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Approval · how many liked their films

67thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Reach · how many have seen their films

69thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Midcredits score across 10 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th3

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 10 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Crowd Pleaser3
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

From a Far Country (1981)

69th percentile spread · 27% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Schindler's List (1993)

Midcredits 99th · 94% liked

Reviewers score the acting 75/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles; fans 84, detractors 43. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Jerzy Nowak work with?

People who share at least 2 of Jerzy Nowak's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jerzy Stuhr shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers