HIMILSBACH, JAN

(1931-1988)

Colorful character actor, writer (three volumes of short stories published), and scriptwriter who started his acting career inMarek Piwowski's filmThe Cruise(1970). After the success of this film, and paired withZdzisław Maklakiewicz, Himilsbach starred inAndrzej Kondratiuk's productions: thetelevisioncult filmThe Ascended(1973), which he coscripted, and another television production,How It Is Done(1973). He also appeared in numerous big-screen and television films, mostly in supporting or episodic roles, displaying his working-class glamor.