Bernard Ładysz left July 25, 2020. After his death, the artist rested in Aleja Distinguished at the Military Cemetery in Powązki in Warsaw. Although many Poles remembered him as a charismatic miller Prokopa from the iconic “Quack“, Ladysz's life and work reached far beyond the film screen.
Bernard Ładysz had a surprising talent. He made a career in the world as a valued opera singer
Bernard Ładysz was born on July 24, 1922 in Vilnius. The actor came then as kid he showed extraordinary artistic abilities, combining in himself talent acting and music. Few people know, however, that Ladysz, before he won the hearts of the cinema audience, gained recognition on global opera scenes. Having a powerful, rare bass-baritone voice with a range of three octaves, the soloist delighted fans not only in Europe, but also Asia, Australia or America. In the 1940s, the artist gained international recognition, winning, among others Third place at the Budapest festival and second place in Berlin. However, before he entered world scenes, he took his first artistic steps in the Polish Army Representative Team. Interestingly, Ladysz in the international arena was more known as an outstanding opera singer than the actor. He performed in operas such as “Aida”, “Don Giovanni”, “King Roger”, “Slip“or” Straszny Dwór. ” He also collaborated with the legendary Maria Callas, singing at her side in “Lucia of Lammermoor”. Despite the world -famous Bernard Ładysz, he remained a modest man for the rest of his life.
Who are the daughter and grandchildren of Zenek from “Znachor”? They also associated with art
Piotr Grabowski is another actorwhich permanently entered the history of Polish cinema thanks to the role of film “Znachor” in the production of the man played the role of Zenek. In addition to this memorable creation, he also appeared in such films as “Nights and Dnas” and “Traveling Mr. Kleks”. The artist died on January 7, 1998. Interestingly, the actor's daughter, Anna Grabowska, followed in her father's footsteps and also got involved with art. He works as a vocal trainer and lecturer at the Theater Academy in Warsaw. Artistic passions also inherited her children. The older son, Piotr Chmielarz, specializes in graphics, and the younger, Jakub Chmielarz, has long been associated with music and stage.