Piotr Polk

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Piotr Polk
Piotr Polk by Foksal.jpg
Polk in 2008
Born (1962-01-22) 22 January 1962 (age 61)
Kalety, Poland
Alma mater National Film School in Łódź
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Spouse(s)1. Hanna Wrycza (divorced)
2. Magdalena Wołłejko (divorced)
Musical career
GenresPop
Instrument(s)Piano, guitar, drums
LabelsQL Music

Piotr Polk (born 22 January 1962 in Kalety) is a Polish actor and singer. He portrayed Leo Rosner in the 1993 American film Schindler's List . He appeared in the comedy television series Bao-Bab, czyli zielono mi in 2003. [1] He portrayed Paul Sheldon in a 2017 stage version of Misery . [2]

Contents

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales Certifications
POL
[3]
Polk in Love
  • Released: 2 June 2008 [4]
  • Label: QL Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download [5]
9
  • POL: 15,000+ [6]
Mój film
  • Released: 24 January 2011 [8]
  • Label: QL Music
  • Formats: CD
  • POL: 15,000+ [6]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Music videos

TitleYearAlbumRef.
"L.O.V.E."2008Polk in Love [10]
"Jest świetnie"2011Mój film [11]

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References

  1. "Bao-Bab, czyli zielono mi". IMDb . Retrieved 17 May 2010.
  2. "Misery – Teatr Kwadrat". 7 December 2016.
  3. "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży". OLIS - Official Retail Sales Chart.
  4. "Kultura - informacje i wydarzenia kulturalne".
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