Leonard Pietraszak 1936 – 2023

Biography

Leonard Pietraszak was born on November 6, 1936, in Bydgoszcz, Poland, where he would begin a life connected to the arts and performance. Over the course of his life, he established himself as a Polish actor, dedicating himself to his craft and contributing to Poland’s cultural landscape through his work in theater and film.

After many years of a life well-lived, Leonard passed away on February 1, 2023, in Warsaw at the age of 86. His final resting place is Cmentarz Starofarny Bydgoszcz, the historic cemetery in his native city of Bydgoszcz, returning him to the place where his journey began.

Leonard’s legacy endures through his contributions to Polish performance arts and the memories held by those who knew him and appreciated his work throughout his lengthy career.