Wissenswertes

Known for his non-compromise character and being a hot-tempered patriot, who would enjoy horseback riding town centers squares. Olbrychski's 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.

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.

Had a 3-year relationship with singer Maryla Rodowicz in the mid 70s.

Has a daughter, Weronika (born 1982), with his second wife, Zuzanna Lapicka.

He starred in four movies that were nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar: Sintflut (1974), Das gelobte Land (1975), Die Blechtrommel (1979) and Gefährliche Züge (1984). The last two were winners in the category.

In the 1990s, he was diagnosed with skin cancer, which required surgery.