Zbigniew Cybulski

Polish actor (1927-1967)

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Born: ( 1927-11-03 ) 3 November 1927, Kniaże, Poland
Died: 8 January 1967 (1967-01-08) (aged 39), Wrocław , Poland
Other name: Zbigniew Hubert Cybulski
Alma mater: Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts
Occupation: Actor
Years active: 1954–1967
Notable work: Kostek in A Generation (1954), Maciek in Ashes and Diamonds (1958)
Partner: Elżbieta Chwalibóg (1960–1967)

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Zbigniew Hubert Cybulski ( Polish pronunciation: [ˈzbiɡɲɛf t͡sɨˈbulskʲi]; 3 November 1927 – 8 January 1967) was a Polish film and theatre actor, one of the best-known and most popular personalities of the post-World War II history of Poland.

He is known for portraying young rebels in such films as Night Train and Innocent Sorcerers. His role in Andrzej Wajda's 1958 drama film Ashes and Diamonds is widely considered to be his greatest artistic achievement. His iconic image symbolizing youthful rebellion and his tragic death have drawn comparisons to American actor James Dean.