Born on December 18, 1952, in Poland, she is a renowned film and theater actress, director, and writer. She gained international fame with her role in "Man of Marble" (1976) and continued to captivate audiences in "Man of Iron" (1981), both directed by Andrzej Wajda. Her career spans numerous acclaimed films and theater productions. She founded the Warsaw-based Teatr Polonia and Och-Teatr. Her work has earned her numerous awards, including the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival in 1990.