Polish actor
Father of Rafal Olbrychski with ex-wife, Monika.
Has a son, named Viktor (b.1991), with German actress Barbara Sukowa. His son goes by the name Viktor Longo and lives in New York.
Has a daughter, Weronika , with his second wife, Zuzanna Lapicka.
Known for his non-compromise character and being a hot-tempered patriot, who would enjoy horseback riding town centers squares. Olbrychskis picture as an SS-man was displayed in contemporary art exhibition. As soon as he knew this, armed with a saber and with a TV news crew, he cut down his portrait, ending its existence.
Had a 3-year relationship with singer Maryla Rodowicz in the mid 70s.
He starred in four movies that were nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar: Potop , Ziemia obiecana , Die Blechtrommel and La diagonale du fou . The last two were winners in the category.
