Jacek Koman facts for kids
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Jacek Koman
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Koman in 2019
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| Born | 15 August 1956 Bielsko-Biała, Poland
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| Alma mater | National Film School in Łódź |
| Occupation | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Catherine McClements
(m. 1990) |
| Children | 2 |
Jacek Koman (born on August 15, 1956) is a talented actor and singer from Poland. He has worked in many films, TV shows, and plays, becoming well-known in both Poland and Australia.
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Early Life and Education
Jacek Koman was born in a city called Bielsko-Biała in Poland. His parents, Halina and Adam Koman, were also actors. In 1982, Jacek moved to Australia with his brother Tomek. They first arrived in Perth and then moved to Melbourne, where Jacek continued his acting career.
Before moving, Jacek studied acting at the National Film School in Łódź in Poland from 1974 to 1978. This is where he learned many of the skills he uses today.
Acting Career
Jacek Koman's first professional acting role on stage was in 1978. He played Lysander in a play called A Midsummer Night's Dream in his hometown in Poland.
He has often worked with his partner, actress Catherine McClements. They have appeared together in movies like Redheads and Floodhouse. They also acted in an episode of the TV series Rush and in several theatre productions, including Angels in America and Macbeth.
In 2011, Jacek was nominated for an AACTA award for his acting in the TV show Spirited. An AACTA award is a big award for film and television in Australia. The next year, in 2012, he played 'The Great Hypno' in the Australian TV series Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries.
Jacek returned to the stage in 2013 after an eight-year break. He performed in a play called Dance of Death at the Malthouse Theatre in Melbourne. More recently, in 2021, he played Remy in the third season of the Australian comedy series Mr Inbetween. He also appeared as Archbishop Woźniak in the 2024 film Conclave.
Music Career
Besides acting, Jacek Koman is also a singer. He is the lead singer of a band called VulgarGrad. This band is based in Melbourne, Australia, and they play Russian-style music. The band started in 2004.
Personal Life
Jacek Koman met his partner, Australian actress Catherine McClements, in the late 1980s at the Anthill Theatre in Melbourne. They have two children together.
Film Roles
Jacek Koman has appeared in many films. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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| 2024 | Conclave | Archbishop Woźniak | ||
| 2023 | Soulcatcher | Minister Jan Zaremba | ||
| Tonight You're Sleeping With Me | Nina's Father | |||
| 2022 | Talk to Me | Burke Spirit | ||
| Niebezpieczni dżentelmeni | Vladimir Lenin | |||
| Wiarolom | Francisz | |||
| 2020 | The Hater | Robert Karsucki | ||
| 2019 | Icarus. The Legend of Mietek Kosz | Stanislaw Kosz | ||
| Judy and Punch | Singer | |||
| 2018 | Krew Boga | Geowold | ||
| 2017 | Breath | Karl Loon | ||
| Jungle | Moni Ghinsberg | |||
| 2016 | The Death and Life of Otto Bloom | Miroslaw Kotok | ||
| 2015 | Sucker | Riley | ||
| Disco Polo | Katiusza | |||
| Ziarno Prawdy | Monk | |||
| 2014 | Son of a Gun | Sam Lennox | ||
| 2013 | The Great Gatsby | Uncredited | ||
| 2013 | Shopping | Benny | ||
| 2011 | Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance | Terrokov | ||
| The Hunter | Middleman | |||
| 2010 | Kołysanka | Postman | ||
| 2009 | Kochaj i tancz | Jan Kettler | ||
| 2008 | Defiance | Konstanty 'Kościk' Kozłowski | ||
| Australia | Ivan | |||
| The Funk | Narrator | Short film | ||
| 2007 | Romulus, My Father | Vacek | ||
| 2006 | Children of Men | Tomasz | ||
| 2004 | Floodhouse | Anselm | Short film | |
| 2003 | Horseplay | Roman | ||
| 2001 | Moulin Rouge! | The Unconscious Argentinean | ||
| 1999 | 117 | Man | Short film | |
| 1998 | The Sound of One Hand Clapping | Picotti | ||
| 1997 | The Wedding Party | Raoul | ||
| 1996 | What I Have Written | Jeremy Fliszar | ||
| 1994 | Paperback Romance (aka Lucky Break) | Det Yuri Borodinoff | ||
| 1992 | Redheads | Lawyer | ||
| 1991 | Holidays on the River Yarra | Mercenary | ||
| 1990 | Hunting | Bergman's Butler |
Television Roles
Jacek Koman has also been in many television shows. Here are some of his roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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| 2024 | Last Days of the Space Age | Yvgeny | 8 episodes | |
| Prosper | Eli Slowik | 8 episodes | ||
| 2023 | Faraway Downs | Ivan | 6 episodes | |
| The Teacher | Bogdan Zawadzki 'Captain' | 5 episodes | ||
| Szum. Kryminal analogowy | Leader | 6 episodes (podcast series) | ||
| 2021 | Receptura | Jan Wedel | 6 episodes | |
| Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries | Alexander Kowalski | 2 episodes | ||
| Mr Inbetween | Remy | 1 episode | ||
| 2016-21 | Jack Irish | Orton | 13 episodes | |
| 2018-21 | The Defence | Harry McVay | 14 episodes | |
| 2020 | The Woods | Dawid | 4 episodes | |
| Maly zgon | Stanislaw | 9 episodes | ||
| 2017-20 | Mustangs FC | Danny | 37 episodes | |
| 2019 | Reef Break | General Kivani | 1 episode | |
| Ojciec Mateusz | Eryk Was | 1 episode | ||
| 2018 | Tidelands | Gregori Stolin | 6 episodes | |
| Wanted | Leon | 1 episode | ||
| Rake | Jakub | 8 episodes | ||
| Wrong Kind of Black | Rudi | 4 episodes | ||
| 2016-17 | Doctor Doctor | Trevor | 4 episodes | |
| 2017 | The Warriors | Fast Freddy | 3 episodes | |
| Seven Types of Ambiguity | Gideon | 1 episode | ||
| 2017 | Oddlands | Animal | TV movie | |
| 2015 | Prokurator | Kazimierz Proch | 10 episodes | |
| 2012-14 | Lekarze | Leon | 60 episodes | |
| 2014 | Wataha | Robert Korda | 3 episodes | |
| 2013 | Television Theater | Mr Philips | 1 episode | |
| The Doctor Blake Mysteries | Miroslav Gorski | 1 episode | ||
| Top of the Lake | Wolfgang Zanic | 2 episodes | ||
| 2012 | Hotel 52 | Wiktor Prus | 10 episodes | |
| Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries | Mr Merton | 1 episode | ||
| 2011 | Spirited | Potter | 4 episodes | |
| East West 101 | Roman | 2 episodes | ||
| Small Time Gangster | Artie | 2 episodes | ||
| 2010 | Ratownicy | Piotr | 12 episodes | |
| City Homicide | Andro | 1 episode | ||
| Usta Usta | Pawel | 1 episode | ||
| 2009 | Rush | Anton | 1 episode | |
| 2008 | Waking the Dead | Jovan | 2 episodes | |
| 2005-07 | The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant | Wanjon | 2 episodes | |
| 2006 | Tsunami: The Aftermath | Peer | 2 episodes | |
| Tripping Over | Magnus | 6 episodes | ||
| HG Wells' War With the World | Maxim Gorky | TV movie | ||
| 2005 | Life | Franco | TV movie | |
| 2003 | MDA | Dr Mikhail Varonio | 1 episode | |
| Stingers | Daniel Tedesco | 1 episode | ||
| 2002 | The Secret Life of Us | Dominic | 14 episodes | |
| 1998 | Search for Treasure Island | Don Grego | 4 episodes | |
| Wildside | Barry | 1 episode | ||
| 1997 | Simone de Beauvoir’s Babies | Ryko | 4 episodes | |
| 1996 | Twisted Tales | Taxi Driver | 1 episode | |
| 1993 | Snowy | Jenda | 1 episode | |
| Phoenix | Steward | 1 episode | ||
| 1989 | Darlings of the Gods | Company Member | TV movie | |
| 1988 | The Four Minute Mile | Emil Zátopek | TV movie | |
| 1979 | Bezposrednie polaczenie | Slawek | TV movie |
Stage Performances
Jacek Koman has also performed in many plays on stage. Here are some of his theatre roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Venue / Co. |
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| 2021 | Death of a Salesman | Willy Loman | Roslyn Packer Theatre with STC |
| 2013 | The Dance of Death | Edgar | Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne |
| 2005 | Cruel and Tender | The General | Belvoir Street Theatre, Sydney |
| 2004 | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Nick Bottom | Belvoir Street Theatre, Sydney |
| 2003 | Endgame | Hamm | Wharf Theatre with STC for Sydney Festival |
| 2003 | Macbeth | Macbeth | Belvoir Street Theatre, Sydney |
| 2001 | Emma's Nose | Wilhelm Fliess | Belvoir Street Theatre, Sydney |
| 2000 | The Marriage of Figaro | Figaro | Belvoir Street Theatre, Sydney |
| 1999 | As You Like It | Jacques | Belvoir Street Theatre, Sydney |
| 1999 | Waiting for Godot | Russell Street Theatre with MTC | |
| 1998 | The Caucasian Chalk Circle | Azdac | Belvoir Street Theatre, Sydney |
| 1997 | Tartuffe | Tartuffe | Drama Theatre, Sydney with STC |
| 1995 | The Tempest | Trinculo | Belvoir Street Theatre, Sydney with Company B, The Space, Adelaide |
| 1995 | Picasso at the Lapin Agile | Pablo Picasso | Belvoir Street Theatre, Sydney Directed by Neil Armfield |
| 1995 | The Blind Giant is Dancing | Ramon Gris | Belvoir Street Theatre, Sydney |
| 1995 | Hamlet | Claudius | Belvoir Street Theatre, Sydney, Playhouse, Melbourne |
| 1995 | The Splendids | Jean | Belvoir Street Theatre, Sydney with Company B |
| 1994 | Angels in America | Roy Cohn | Playhouse, Melbourne |
| 1994 | Blue Murder | Blue | Belvoir Street Theatre, Sydney |
| 1993 | Faust | Faust | MTC |
| 1993 | The Master and Margarita | The Master | Five Dollar Theatre Company |
| 1992 | Gulliver’s Travels | The General | Playhouse, Melbourne, Ford Theatre, Geelong with MTC & Handspan Theatre |
| 1991 | Endgame | Anthill Theatre for Melbourne International Comedy Festival | |
| 1991 | The Taming of the Shrew | Playhouse, Melbourne with MTC | |
| 1991 | The Marriage of Figaro | Figaro | Playhouse, Melbourne with MTC & Australian Nouveau Theatre |
| 1991 | The Woman in the Dunes | La Mama | |
| 1990 | The Emigrants | Anthill Theatre, Melbourne | |
| 1990 | Waiting for Godot | Russell Street Theatre, Melbourne with Australian Nouveau Theatre & MTC | |
| 1990 | Nothing Sacred | Sitnikov | Playhouse, Melbourne with MTC |
| 1990 | Peer Gynt | Universal Theatre, Melbourne with Australian Nouveau Theatre | |
| 1989–90 | The Imaginary Invalid | Cleante | Universal Theatre, Melbourne, Armoury Lawns, Adelaide with Anthill Theatre & New Fortune Theatre |
| 1989 | The Maids | Claire | Anthill Theatre, Melbourne |
| 1988 | Princess Ivona | Perth Festival | |
| 1988 | Moliere (aka The Cabal of Hypocrites) | Prompter / Just Shoemaker | Key Studios, Melbourne with Australian Nouveau Theatre |
| 1988 | Somewhere in Here are Henry and Louisa | Organ Factory, Melbourne with La Mama | |
| 1987 | The Emigrants | The New Dolphin Theatre for Perth Fringe Festival | |
| 1987 | The Hope | Boss | Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse, Perth & Perth regional tour with Western Australian Theatre Company & Playbox Theatre Company |
| 1978 | A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Lysander | Bielsko-Biała, Poland |
See also
In Spanish: Jacek Koman para niños
