Jan Tesarz

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Characters played by Jan Tesarz

Waldemar Rekowski — A Short Film About Killing (1988)

Waldemar is a middle-aged Warsaw taxi driver who is overweight, crude, and openly interested in young women. Jacek enters his cab and persuades him to take a long, remote route. At the destination, Jacek murders Waldemar by strangling and beating him, making Waldemar the crime's victim.

Waldemar Rekowski — Decalogue V (1989)

Character in Decalogue V, part of investigation circle.

Chreptiów Soldier (uncredited) — Colonel Wolodyjowski (1969)

Background soldier, represents the broader military force in action scenes.

Taxi Driver — Decalogue IV (1989)

Driver involved in the murder investigation in Decalogue V.

Career Overview

Jan Tesarz has 36 screen credits in a career dating back to 1966. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Decalogue with 2 titles. Signature works include Strange Creatures, Decalogue V, A Short Film About Killing. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
36
Birth Date
1935-08-04 00:00:00
Birth Place
Czechowice-Dziedzice, Polska

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q11719258), public domain (CC0).