Jerzy Trela

Jerzy Józef Trela was a Polish actor. In 2003 he starred in the film An Ancient Tale: When the Sun Was a God under Jerzy Hoffman. He is also known for White, Quo Vadis and Ida.
Trela played also many roles on stage at The Old Theatre in Kraków and he was Professor and Rector at the Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts.

Honours and awards

Meritorious for Polish Culture
Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta, previously awarded the Commander's Cross and Knight's Cross
Polish Film Awards: Eagles for Best Supporting Actor in Quo Vadis
Gold Medal "Gloria Artis"

Selected filmography

The Moth Man of Iron Danton The Night of the Emerald Moon Magnat The Mother of Kings Dekalog: Nine On the Silver Globe Three Colours: White Pan Tadeusz Dinosaur Quo Vadis An Ancient Tale: When the Sun Was a God Hope Ida as Szymon SkibaA Grain of Truth The Elements of Sasza – Fire as "Grandpa"