Andrzej Grabowski (born March 15, 1952 in Chrzanów, Poland) is a Polish actor and comedian, best known for playing the role of Ferdynand Kiepski in the TV series Świat według Kiepskich.

In 1974, Grabowski graduated from Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts in Cracow, and shortly after that he started to perform in Juliusz Słowacki Theatre. Two years later, he starred in the play Przepraszam, czy tu biją. During his studies in Cracow, Grabowski debuted in the full-length movie, Odejścia, powroty. However, for a very long time Grabowski played only supporting roles in films. In 1989, for the first time, he played one of the main characters in the movie Kapitał, czyli jak zrobić pieniądze w Polsce.

Grabowski gained a widespread popularity in 1999, when he started to play the main role in the TV series Świat według Kiepskich. The show is still on air. Grabowski is also known for his Polish dubbing roles in movies such as Toy Story 3 and Chicken Little.

Grabowski appeared in the third season of Polish version of the French game show Fort Boyard. He also starred in the music video for "Pokaż mi niebo", a song by Polish band Feel.

In 2007, Grabowski was awarded a Medal Zasłużony Kulturze Gloria Artis for outstanding contribution to the Polish culture.^[1]

Personal life

Grabowski was a husband of actress Anna Tomaszewska; they have two daughters: Zuzanna and Katarzyna. In 2008, the pair divorced.

On June 12, 2009, Grabowski married Anita Kruszewska, make-up artist.^[2] His best man was a Polish actor, Jan Nowicki.^[3]

Filmography

• Operation H²O (2012) .... Radek Szczemborski
• Skrzydlate świnie (2010) .... Edzio
• Milion dolarów (2010) .... Tomuś
• Piksele (2010) .... Grave-digger
• Lunatycy (2009) (TV) .... Wacław - Kama's father
• Tajemnica Westerplatte (2009) .... Adolf Petzelt
• Od pełni do pełni (2009) .... Kaminski
• The Little Moscow (2008)
• Senność (2008) .... Father
• Mr. Kuka's Advice (2008) .... Kuka
• Jak żyć? (2008) .... Prisoner
• The Chauffeur (2008) .... Modrak
• Świadek koronny (2007) .... Jaroslaw Kowalik 'Kowal'
• Strike (2006) .... Sobieski
• Dublerzy (2006) .... Leon May
• We're All Christs (2006) .... Adas' Drinking Friend
• Diabeł (2005) .... Franciszek
• Pitbull (2005) .... Jacek Goc "Gebels"
• Atrakcyjny pozna panią (2004) .... Wacław
• Zróbmy sobie wnuka (2003) .... Maniek Kosela
• Superprodukcja (2003) .... Napoleon
• Jak to się robi z dziewczynami (2002) .... Zenon
• Golden Tears (2002)
• E=mc2 (2002) .... Zając
• Day of the Wacko (2002) .... Neighbour
• Kariera Nikosia Dyzmy (2002) .... Roman Kiliński
• Edges of the Lord (2001) .... Kluba
• Klinika pod wyrwigroszem (2001) (TV mini-series) .... Man
• The Tale of Mrs. Doughnut (2000) .... Palacz
• Liceum czarnej magii (2000) (TV) .... Tomasz Jarski
• With Fire and Sword (1999) (as A. Grabowski) .... Drunk Nobleman
• Odwrócona góra albo film pod strasznym tytułem (1999)
• Prostytutki (1998) .... Ula's Father
• Love Me and Do Whatever You Want (1998) .... Sergeant looking for Sławek
• Sława i chwała (1998) (TV mini-series) .... Golicz
• La ballata dei lavavetri (1998) .... Paweł
• Pułkownik Kwiatkowski (1995) .... Priest
• Polska śmierć (1995) .... Sergeant
• Cudowne miejsce (1994) .... Moon
• Śmierć jak kromka chleba (1994) .... Miner
• Kapitał, czyli jak zrobić pieniądze w Polsce (1990) .... Stefan Sapieja
• Dulscy (1976) .... Office worker

TV series

• Świat według Kiepskich (1999–2005, 2006-now) .... Ferdynand Kiepski
• Blondynka (2010-now) .... Traczyk
• Duch w dom (2010) .... Kazimierz
• Nowa .... Janusz Sochon (1 episode, 2010)
• Naznaczony .... Puchalik (2 episodes, 2009)
• Ojciec Mateusz .... Coach Sylwester (1 episode, 2009)
• Tylko miłość .... Max Wolar (26 episodes, 2007–2009)
• Pitbull .... Jacek Goc 'Gebels' (31 episodes, 2005–2008)
• Odwróceni .... Jaroslaw 'Kowal' Kowalik (11 episodes, 2007)
• Ja wam pokażę! (2007) .... Homeless man
• Hela w opałach .... Policeman (1 episode, 2006)
• Złotopolscy .... Andrzej Złotopolski (2004–2006)
• The Nanny .... Lucjan Furman (1 episode, 2006)
• Boża podszewka. Część druga (2005) .... Andrzej Jurewicz
• Na dobre i na złe .... Father Kudelko (1 episode, 2002)
• Der Kapitän .... Eike (1 episode, 1997)
• Boża podszewka (1997) .... Andrzej Jurewicz
• Spellbinder: Land of the Dragon Lord .... Gan (4 episodes, 1997)

Polish dubbing

• 2010: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows .... Alastor Moody
• 2010: Toy Story 3 .... Lots-O'-Huggin' Bear
• 2009: Gwiazda Kopernika
• 2009: Race to Witch Mountain .... Burke
• 2008: Space Chimps .... Dr. Jagu
• 2008: Speed Racer .... Dad
• 2007: Enchanted .... Nathaniel
• 2007: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix .... Alastor Moody
• 2005: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire .... Alastor Moody
• 2005: Chicken Little .... Buck "Ace" Cluck
• 2003: Brother Bear .... Rutt
• 2001: Abrafax i piraci z Karaibów .... Captain

References

1. ^ Medale Gloria Artis dla wybitnych polskich aktorów (in Polish)
2. ^ Andrzej Grabowski wziął ślub w Puławach (in Polish)
3. ^ Grabowski się ożenił (in Polish)

External links

• Andrzej Grabowski at the Internet Movie Database