Wojciech Jaruzelski
Acting•Born July 6, 1923•Died May 25, 2014 (age 90)•Kurów, Polska
Biography
Wojciech Witold Jaruzelski (6 July 1923 – 25 May 2014) was a Polish military officer, politician and de facto leader of the Polish People's Republic from 1981 until 1989. He was the First Secretary of the Polish United Workers' Party between 1981 and 1989, making him the last leader of the Polish People's Republic. Jaruzelski served as Prime Minister from 1981 to 1985, the Chairman of the Council of State from 1985 to 1989 and briefly as President of Poland from 1989 to 1990, when the office of President was restored after 37 years. He was also the last commander-in-chief of the Polish People's Army, which in 1990 became the Polish Armed Forces.
Known For
Cold War
1998•TV Series•
7.1
Solidarność: How Solidarity Changed Europe
2019•Movie•
7.0
Stalin and the Katyn Massacre
2020•Movie•
7.1
Winter of the Crow
2026•Movie•
6.0
Hammer & Tickle
2007•Movie•
7.4
Jan Englert. Spróbuję jeszcze raz pofrunąć
2025•Movie
The Autobiography of Nicolae Ceausescu
2010•Movie•
7.7
1989
2019•Movie
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayJuly 6, 1923
Day of DeathMay 25, 2014
Place of BirthKurów, Polska
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