Dariusz Gnatowski
- October 20, 2020
- 59 years
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Dariusz Gnatowski, 59, Polish actor (Demons of War, With Fire and Sword), COVID-19.
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|Dariusz Gnatowski (24 May 1961 – 20 October 2020) was a Polish actor. He was known for his roles in Demons of War (1998), With Fire and Sword (1999) and most importantly for his role as Arnold Boczek in the sitcom Świat według Kiepskich.
Biography
Gnatowski was born in Ruda Śląska, Poland, on 24 May 1961, and grew up in Zabrze, where he attended elementary school and high school. In 1985, he graduated from the AST National Academy of Theatre Arts in Kraków.
Soon after his graduation, Gnatowski appeared as Pyzo in a play which was an adaptation of the novel Ferdydurke by Witold Gombrowicz, directed by Maciej Wojtyszko for Teatr Telewizji. On 20 December 1986, he made his debut as Mieczysław Walpurg in the drama "Madman and the Nun" by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, directed by Krzysztof Jasiński in Theater Scena STU in Kraków. Gnatowski was associated with this theater throughout his acting career. In the years 1987–1988 and 1997–2001 he also collaborated with Ludowy Theatre in Kraków.
In 1988, he first appeared on the small screen, appearing in the first episode of the series Crimen as a member of the staff sect. In 1994, he made his debut on the big screen, when he played Barnabas in the film Miasto prywatne ("Private City"). In the 1990s, he hosted programs for children in TVP1, such as Włóczykija Guide on tourism and history, or Words, words and half-words, a game show about the Polish language.
He appeared in the movies Ferdydurke (1991), Myasto priwatne (1994), Dzieje mistrza Twardowskiego (1995), Sara (1997), Młode wilki 1/2 (1997), Demons of War (1998), With Fire and Sword (1999), Anioł w Krakowie (2002) and Zakochany Anioł (2005).
In 2002, Gnatowski, who had been struggling with obesity since an early age, wrote the book "Diet without sacrifices", promoting a healthy lifestyle, together with Michał Mularczyk.
In 2009, he lent his voice to the main character of the radio soap opera Gotowy na wszystko ("Ready for Everything"), broadcast on summer vacation on RMF FM. In the same year, he was diagnosed with retinopathy and diabetic foot resulting from long-term untreated type 2 diabetes.
In 2012, he was nominated for the Jan Machulski Polish Independent Cinema Award for his role in the etude Kiedy ranne wstają zorze ("When the morning arise auroras").
In 2013, he founded "Get Up Together. Active Rehabilitation" and was active in the prevention and fight against diabetes. In the years 2015–2020 he was the director and re-enactor of the main role in the educational play "Słodki drań", presenting the issues of living with diabetes.
Gnatowski appeared in over twenty TV series between 1988 and 2020, including Tatort (1996), 13 posterunek (1996), Świat według Kiepskich (from 1999 to 2019), Na dobre i na złe (2003 and 2014), Pierwsza miłość (2006), and Pasjonaci (2019–2020).
Death
On 20 October 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gnatowski was admitted to the Józef Dietl Hospital of Kraków, Poland, due to pneumonia, and despite the efforts of the doctors, developed acute respiratory failure and cardiac arrest, resulting in his death on the same day. He was tested for COVID-19, and the result came back positive. Gnatowski was 59.
Private life
From 1990 he was married to Anna Wach, with whom he had a daughter, Julia. He lived in Gorzków near Wieliczka.
Awards
- Cross of Merit – 2005
- Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis – 2016
- "Honoris Gratia" Badge – 2016
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
Questions drawn from Dariusz Gnatowski's archived record and the sources above.
1.In which Polish city was Dariusz Gnatowski born?
- A.Ruda Śląskacorrect
- B.Kraków
- C.Zabrze
- D.Wieliczka
Dariusz Gnatowski was born in Ruda Śląska, Poland, on 24 May 1961.
Source: Biography section
2.What is the name of the sitcom in which Dariusz Gnatowski played the role of Arnold Boczek?
- A.13 posterunek
- B.Świat według Kiepskichcorrect
- C.Pierwsza miłość
- D.Na dobre i na złe
Dariusz Gnatowski was most importantly known for his role as Arnold Boczek in the sitcom Świat według Kiepskich.
Source: Introduction
3.Which educational institution did Dariusz Gnatowski graduate from in 1985?
- A.Ludowy Theatre Academy
- B.Zabrze School of Drama
- C.University of Warsaw Performing Arts
- D.AST National Academy of Theatre Arts in Krakówcorrect
In 1985, Dariusz Gnatowski graduated from the AST National Academy of Theatre Arts in Kraków.
Source: Biography section
4.What was the title of the book Dariusz Gnatowski co-authored in 2002 regarding his struggle with obesity?
- A.Living with Diabetes
- B.Health and Wellness
- C.Diet without sacrificescorrect
- D.The Polish Kitchen
In 2002, Dariusz Gnatowski wrote the book Diet without sacrifices, promoting a healthy lifestyle, together with Michał Mularczyk.
Source: Biography section
5.What was the first feature film appearance of Dariusz Gnatowski on the big screen in 1994?
- A.Sara
- B.Młode wilki 1/2
- C.Miasto prywatnecorrect
- D.Ferdydurke
In 1994, Dariusz Gnatowski made his debut on the big screen, when he played Barnabas in the film Miasto prywatne.
Source: Biography section
6.What health conditions was Dariusz Gnatowski diagnosed with in 2009?
- A.Retinopathy and diabetic footcorrect
- B.Cardiac arrhythmia and pneumonia
- C.Hypertension and asthma
- D.Chronic fatigue and obesity
In 2009, Dariusz Gnatowski was diagnosed with retinopathy and diabetic foot resulting from long-term untreated type 2 diabetes.
Source: Biography section
7.Who was Dariusz Gnatowski married to starting from 1990?
- A.Julia Gnatowska
- B.Anna Wachcorrect
- C.Katarzyna Wojtyszko
- D.Maria Jasińska
From 1990, Dariusz Gnatowski was married to Anna Wach.
Source: Private life section
8.What was the name of the educational play Dariusz Gnatowski directed and starred in between 2015 and 2020?
- A.Słodki drańcorrect
- B.Pasjonaci
- C.Gotowy na wszystko
- D.Włóczykija
In the years 2015–2020, Dariusz Gnatowski was the director and re-enactor of the main role in the educational play Słodki drań.
Source: Biography section
9.Which award did Dariusz Gnatowski receive in 2005?
- A.Jan Machulski Award
- B.Cross of Meritcorrect
- C.Gloria Artis
- D.Honoris Gratia
Dariusz Gnatowski received the Cross of Merit in 2005.
Source: Awards section
10.Where did Dariusz Gnatowski grow up after moving from his birthplace?
- A.Zabrzecorrect
- B.Gorzków
- C.Kraków
- D.Wieliczka
Dariusz Gnatowski grew up in Zabrze, where he attended elementary school and high school.
Source: Biography section
11.What was the cause of death for Dariusz Gnatowski in 2020?
- A.Chronic respiratory failure
- B.Pneumonia and COVID-19correct
- C.Cardiac arrest due to diabetes
- D.Complications from surgery
Dariusz Gnatowski was admitted for pneumonia, developed acute respiratory failure, and tested positive for COVID-19.
Source: Death section
12.In which theater did Dariusz Gnatowski make his debut as Mieczysław Walpurg in 1986?
- A.Teatr Telewizji
- B.Theater Scena STUcorrect
- C.Ludowy Theatre
- D.National Academy Theatre
On 20 December 1986, Dariusz Gnatowski made his debut as Mieczysław Walpurg in Theater Scena STU in Kraków.
Source: Biography section
13.What was the name of the program Dariusz Gnatowski hosted on TVP1 in the 1990s?
- A.The Master Twardowski
- B.Ready for Everything
- C.Active Rehabilitation
- D.Words, words and half-wordscorrect
In the 1990s, Dariusz Gnatowski hosted programs such as Words, words and half-words, a game show about the Polish language.
Source: Biography section
14.Which organization did Dariusz Gnatowski found in 2013?
- A.The Kraków Theater Foundation
- B.Culture for Merit Society
- C.The Polish Diabetes Association
- D.Get Up Together. Active Rehabilitationcorrect
In 2013, Dariusz Gnatowski founded Get Up Together. Active Rehabilitation and was active in the prevention and fight against diabetes.
Source: Biography section
15.In which town did Dariusz Gnatowski reside?
- A.Kraków
- B.Ruda Śląska
- C.Gorzkówcorrect
- D.Zabrze
Dariusz Gnatowski lived in Gorzków near Wieliczka.
Source: Private life section
16.For which etude was Dariusz Gnatowski nominated for the Jan Machulski Award in 2012?
- A.Anioł w Krakowie
- B.Pasjonaci
- C.Kiedy ranne wstają zorzecorrect
- D.Sara
In 2012, Dariusz Gnatowski was nominated for the Jan Machulski Award for his role in the etude Kiedy ranne wstają zorze.
Source: Biography section
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