Himilsbach, Jan

(1931-1988)

   Colorful character actor, writer (three volumes of short stories published), and scriptwriter who started his acting career in Marek Piwowski's film The Cruise (1970). After the success of this film, and paired with Zdzisław Maklakiewicz, Himilsbach starred in Andrzej Kondratiuk's productions: the television cult film The Ascended (1973), which he coscripted, and another television production, How It Is Done (1973). He also appeared in numerous big-screen and television films, mostly in supporting or episodic roles, displaying his working-class glamor.

   Historical Dictionary of Polish Cinema by Marek Haltof