Jerzy Grotowski
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Summary
Jerzy Grotowski was born on August 11, 1933[1], in Rzeszów[2]. He died on January 14, 1999[3], in Pontedera[4]. He worked as a theatrical director[5], professor[6], film director[7], drama teacher[8], and director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,713 views/month, #7,140 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: August 13, 1933[11]
- Country of citizenship: Poland[12], France[13]
- Employer: Collège de France[14]
- Educated at: Russian Institute of Theatre Arts[15], Stanisław Wyspiański Academy for the Dramatic Arts[16]
- Student: Eugenio Barba[17], Alberto Ísola[18], Jaroslaw Bielski[19]
- Award received: MacArthur Fellows Program[20], Gold Cross of Merit[21], Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[22], Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[23]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[25]
- Influenced by: Wincenty Lutosławski[26], Carl Jung[27], Constantine Stanislavsky[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Member of political party: Polish United Workers' Party[30]
- Commons category: Jerzy Grotowski[31]
- Residence: Pontedera[32]
- Family name: Grotowski[33]
- Given name: Jerzy[34]
- Work location: Wrocław[35], Paris[36], Pontedera[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[38], Italian[39]
- Name in native language: Jerzy Grotowski[40]
Why It Matters
Jerzy Grotowski has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
He has been cited as an influence by Hedwig Gorski[43], a choreographer[44], b. 1949[45], of United States[46], awarded the Fulbright Scholarship[47].
FAQs
Where was Jerzy Grotowski born?
Jerzy Grotowski was born in Rzeszów[2].
Where did Jerzy Grotowski die?
Jerzy Grotowski died in Pontedera[4].
What did Jerzy Grotowski do for work?
Jerzy Grotowski worked as a theatrical director[5], professor[6], film director[7], drama teacher[8], and director[9].
Where did Jerzy Grotowski go to school?
Jerzy Grotowski was educated at Russian Institute of Theatre Arts[15] and Stanisław Wyspiański Academy for the Dramatic Arts[16].
What awards did Jerzy Grotowski receive?
Honors received include MacArthur Fellows Program[20], Gold Cross of Merit[21], Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[22], and Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[23].
Who did Jerzy Grotowski influence?
Jerzy Grotowski has been cited as an influence by Hedwig Gorski[43].