Kazimierz Kaczor

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Kazimierz Kaczor
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Kazimierz Kaczor, 2016
Born (1941-02-09) 9 February 1941 (age 83)
Years active1968 -

Kazimierz Julian Kaczor (born February 9, 1941) is a Polish actor and television presenter. He has made over 40 appearances in film and television. [1] He starred in the 1986-1987 television series Zmiennicy but is well known for hosting from 1996-2003 the first version of Jeopardy! Poland .

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References

  1. "Kazimierz Kaczor" (in Polish). Film Web. Retrieved November 12, 2009.