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Jacek Takes A Bow
Jacek Takes A Bow
Jacek Takes A Bow
Tuesday 16th November 2021
Join Jacek Koman as he shares his journey from growing up in Communist Poland to becoming a beloved Australian actor.
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Get the buttons here!Jacek Koman: From Polish Stages to Australian Stardom
I often talked about, you know, the revenge on the Russians. I often laughed at that, you know, as opposed to my typical roles in Australia, where you know we're usually playing crooks or mean guys or gangsters, I go there and I would be a public prosecutor, a chief surgeon of a hospital, you know, a professor at the university on the other end of the spectrum, I think the spectrum has, kind of, you know, over The Years, filled in on both ends.
Imagine growing up backstage in Communist Poland, with parents who are actors and a future that seems pre-written. That’s the childhood of Jacek Koman. But life has a way of shaking things up. In this episode of 'Days Like These', Jacek shares his remarkable story of fleeing from the clutches of the Polish secret police to carving out a name for himself in the Australian theatre scene. At first, Jacek was more interested in learning Russian than treading the boards.
However, fate and a bit of danger nudged him towards drama school and, eventually, a daring escape to the West with his brother. The journey wasn’t easy, but it led him to become one of Australia's beloved actors, with notable roles in 'The Secret Life of Us' and 'Moulin Rouge'. But that’s not all. His rusty Russian skills also found a surprising use as he became the frontman for a band that performs songs from the Russian criminal underworld.
This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, blending tales of resilience, cultural shifts, and the enduring power of art. Whether you're a fan of theatre or just love a good underdog story, Jacek's journey is bound to captivate you.