Kazimierz Junosza-Stępowski facts for kids
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Kazimierz Junosza-Stępowski
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![]() Kazimierz Junosza-Stepowski
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Died | 5 July 1943 Warsaw, Occupied Poland
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(aged 62)
Cause of death | Execution by shooting |
Occupation | Film actor Stage actor |
Years active | 1902–1939 (film) |
Relatives | Jaga Juno (wife) |
Kazimierz Junosza-Stępowski (born November 26, 1880 – died July 5, 1943) was a very famous Polish actor. He was well-known for his work on both the stage and in movies. People thought of him as a legend in Polish cinema. He even appeared in some of the earliest Polish films, starting way back in 1902. Sadly, he passed away during World War II while trying to protect his wife.
About His Life
Kazimierz Junosza-Stępowski was born in Venice, Italy. He grew up to become a talented performer. He started his acting career in the early 1900s. He quickly became a popular face in Polish entertainment.
A Star of Stage and Screen
Kazimierz was known for his strong acting skills. He could play many different kinds of characters. He was a big star in Polish silent films. Later, he also acted in "talkies," which were movies with sound. His career lasted for many years. He worked steadily until the start of World War II.
His Family Life
Kazimierz Junosza-Stępowski was married two times. His first wife was Helena Jankowska. She passed away in 1915. Later, in 1922, he married Iza Galewska. She was also known by her stage name, Jaga Juno.
Films He Appeared In
Kazimierz Junosza-Stępowski acted in many movies. Here are some of the films he was in:
- Uwiedziona (1931)
- Córka generała Pankratowa (1934)
- Młody las (1934)
- Kochaj tylko mnie (1935)
- Pan Twardowski (1936)
- Bohaterowie Sybiru (1936)
- Róża (1936)
- Trędowata (1936)
- Wierna rzeka (1936)
- Znachor (1937)
- Profesor Wilczur (1938)
- Kobiety nad przepaścią (1938)
- Wrzos (1935)
- Ostatnia brygada (1938)
- Second Youth (1938)
- Rena (1938)
- Florian (1938)
- Sygnaly (1938)
- Doktór Murek (1939)