Jerzy Trela was a renowned Polish actor, whose illustrious career spanned multiple mediums, including theater, television, and film. His academic background was marked by a graduation from the prestigious National Academy of Theatre Arts in Krakow in 1969. This milestone marked the beginning of his professional journey, as he made his debut in the same year at the renowned Rozmaitosci Theatre in Krakow.
Throughout his career, Jerzy Trela was closely associated with the Stary Theatre in Krakow, where he had the opportunity to play a wide range of roles under the guidance of esteemed directors such as Andrzej Wajda, Konrad Swinarski, Kazimierz Kutz, and Krystian Lupa. In addition to his work as an actor, Jerzy Trela also held academic positions, serving as a professor and rector at the National Academy of Theatre Arts in Krakow from 1984 to 1990.
Some of Jerzy Trela's most notable roles include his portrayal of Józef Mitura in the film "Self-Portrait with a Lover" (1996) and his performance as Chilo Chilonides in the film "Quo vadis" (2001),both of which showcased his impressive range as a thespian.
