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Public records list Jerzy Skolimowski as a film director, actor and painter. Born on May 5, 1938, Jerzy Skolimowski is from Łódź, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland. That works out to 88 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include German Film Award, Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta, European University Film Award (2022) and 1 more.
My Take
Jerzy Skolimowski commands my admiration as a true polymath of cinema. Trained at the famed Lodz film school, he directs, acts, paints, and writes plays with equal conviction. From scripting for Wajda to over twenty films of his own across six decades, plus a Cannes screenplay prize and recent honors, he simply refuses to slow down. I suspect his refusal to be confined to one title is exactly what gives his films their restless freedom. An artist who keeps taking risks into old age is the kind of figure I find genuinely thrilling.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jerzy Skolimowski
- Name (Japanese)
- イエジー・スコリモフスキ
- Reading
- いえじー・すこりもふすき
- Born
- May 5, 1938 (age 88)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
- Origin
- Łódź, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland
- Occupation
- film director / actor / painter / playwright / screenwriter
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- German Film Award
- Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta
- 2022 European University Film Award
- 1982 Best Screenplay Award
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4. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jerzy Skolimowski born?
Born May 5, 1938 (age 88).
Where is Jerzy Skolimowski from?
Jerzy Skolimowski is from Łódź, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland.
What does Jerzy Skolimowski do?
Jerzy Skolimowski works as film director, actor, painter, playwright, screenwriter.
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