Jerzy Stuhr

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Characters played by Jerzy Stuhr

Jurek — Three Colors: White (1994)

Karol's associate who assists in his business schemes.

Maksymilian Paradys — Sexmission (1984)

Max is one of the two volunteers for the hibernation experiment who awaken in 2044. He challenges the all-female society, becomes involved with Lamia, and repeatedly escapes with Albert. He is revealed to have a daughter, Dr. Yanda, and ultimately reaches the surface with Lamia and Albert.

Jerzy Janicki — Decalogue X (1989)

Brother obsessed with a valuable stamp collection inherited from his father.

Lutek Danielak — Top Dog (1978)

Ambitious MC turned journalist, uses manipulation to climb social ladder.

Witkacy — Mystification (2010)

Witkacy, identified as the poet Stanisław Witkiewicz, is described as a celebrated poet known for provocation and scandal. Łazowski travels to Zakopane to keep watch on a poet linked to the opposition, and discovers a sensational trail suggesting that Witkacy may still be alive.

Soft — O-Bi, O-Ba: The End of Civilization (1985)

The central protagonist and de facto shepherd of the Dome's survivors. Charged with maintaining morale, managing daily tasks, and suppressing unrest while awaiting rescue from the Ark. His arc transitions from pragmatic compliance to profound existential doubt as he uncovers the Dome's dark reality. Thematically, his struggle for identity and moral agency continues the surreal, bureaucratic dystopian trajectory established in the universe's earlier iterations.

Chudy — Ga-ga: Glory to the Heroes (1986)

Ambitious journalist seeking to broadcast a criminal's execution.

Lutek Danielak — Hero of the Year (1986)

Central protagonist across both installments. Initially portrayed as a low-ranking master of ceremonies who employs blackmail and unethical tactics to advance his career. In the sequel, he transitions into a journalist/media figure who collaborates with a former entertainment star to organize a nationwide 'hero of the year' campaign, ultimately securing a role hosting a major televised contest.

Antek Gralak — The Calm (1980)

A young man released from prison after serving a three-year sentence, Antek leaves Kraków for a construction job in Silesia, hoping for a peaceful life with work, a wife, and a home. He marries a young woman and tries to stay out of trouble, but his employer's theft and a workers' strike put him between his boss and his coworkers. The striking workers mistake his presence at work for loyalty to the boss and beat him.

Career Overview

Jerzy Stuhr has 91 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Apocalypse Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Three Colors: White, Sexmission, Decalogue X. 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
91
Birth Date
1947-04-18
Birth Place
Kraków, Poland

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Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q55369), public domain (CC0).