1. Adam Ostrowski (1980)

Rapper

Known by the stage name O.S.T.R., he is a rapper and record producer known for his freestyle skills. Since his debut, he has released several #1 albums including Ja tu...

2. Arthur Rubinstein (1887)

Polish-american Classical Pianis

Classical musician who had an eight-decade career and achieved recognition as one of the 20th centuries' greatest piano players.

3. Arthur Szyk (1894)

Artist

Polish-born artist known for his historically and politically themed illustrations, caricatures, and paintings. His works included "Statute of Kalisz" from 1932, "Washington and His Times" from 1932, and "Days of...

4. Julian Tuwim (1894)

Polish Poet

Twentieth-century poet, children's author, and Polish Academy of Literature Golden Laurel recipient. His poetry collections include Words in Blood, A Burning Matter, The Seventh Autumn, and A Gypsy Bible.

5. Teodor Regedziński (1894)

Polish Chess Player

A German-born Polish chess master was a member of Polish team at four Chess Olympiads during the 1920's and 30's.

6. Alexandre Tansman (1897)

Franco-polish Musician

Virtuoso Polish-French pianist and neoclassical composer who was encouraged early on by Igor Stravinsky and Maurice Ravel.

7. Michel Thomas (1914)

American Linguist And Language T

Remembered best for his development of a foreign language instructional system known as the Michel Thomas Method, this Holocaust survivor and linguist opened a Beverly Hills, California school called the...

8. Iza Lach (1989)

Pop Singer

Singer who rose to fame in 2008 after the release of her debut album Już czas. She would go on to release several more albums and would become widely known...

9. Jerzy Kosiński (1933)

Novelist

Polish author who wrote The Painted Bird, which depicts the misadventures of a World War II refugee, and Steps, which won the National Book Award. He is also known for...

10. Jerzy Skolimowski (1938)

Film Director

Award-winning Polish actor and director of films such as Moonlighting, Barrier, and Success is the Best Revenge.

11. Zbigniew Rybczyński (1949)

Polish Film Director

Experimental animator and multimedia artist who directed acclaimed short films and music videos for artists such as Mick Jagger.

12. Jakub Rzeźniczak (1986)

Polish Footballer

Polish professional football player who is known for playing as a defender for Qarabag in the Azerbaijan Premier League. He is also known for his work on the Poland national...

13. Piotr Rogucki (1978)

Pop Singer

Best known as the frontman of the popular Polish rock group Coma, this singer and guitarist released eight albums (two solo recordings and six albums with Coma) between 2004 and...

14. Karolina Kowalkiewicz (1985)

Mma Fighter

UFC fighter who initially rose to fame as the KSW Women's Flyweight Champion. She would go on to win UFC's Fight of the Night in 2016. 

15. Sandra Kubicka (1995)

Model

Next Model known for appearances in Delia, Victoria's Secret, and Nordstrom. She has gained a massive Instagram following with more than 600,000 dedicated followers.

16. Anna Lewandowska (1988)

Entrepreneur

Fitness entrepreneur and martial artist first known as a championship karate competitor. She then went on to launch her own nutrition business called Health Plan by Ann.

17. Jerzy Janowicz (1990)

Polish Tennis Player

Known for his incredible serve, which troubles opponents with its speed and harsh downward trajectory due to his high toss and six-foot-eight height.

18. Kamil Rutkowski (1983)

Rapper

Polish rapper and music producer who is best known for being a member of the group First Militia. 

19. Borys Szyc (1978)

Polish Actor

Polish actor and musician who is best recognized for his roles in feature films. He is best recognized for having starred in Persona Non Grata in 2015 where he played...

20. Izabella Miko (1981)

Polish Actress And Dancer

Polish dancer and actress who appeared in Coyote Ugly. She has had dance roles in films such as Save the Last Dance 2, Make Your Move and Step Up: All...

21. Anita Werner (1978)

Journalist

Polish TV journalist who is widely known for her work done with TVN and TVN24. She gained widespread renown for her hosting of the flagship TV news series The Facts...

22. Marcin Gortat (1984)

Polish Basketball Player

Center originally drafted by the Phoenix Suns, nicknamed The Polish Hammer, made his NBA debut in 2007 with the Orlando Magic; re-joined the Suns from 2010 to 2013 and was...

23. Karolina Malinowska (1982)

TV Show Host

Model, actress, and TV personality. She has walked the runway in New York, Barcelona, and Milan for brands such as Calvin Klein, Chloe, Dolce & Gabbana, Miu Miu, and Prada.

24. Igor Sypniewski (1974)

Polish Footballer

Igor Sypniewski is a former Polish footballer.

25. Sebastian Kolasiński (1975)

Figure Skater

Sebastian Kolasiński is a Polish ice dancer. With partner Sylwia Nowak he is the 1998 Skate Canada International bronze medalist 1999 Cup of Russia bronze medalist 1994 World Junior champion...

26. Maciej Lampe (1985)

Polish Basketball Player

Maciej Bolesław Lampe is a Polish professional basketball player for FC Barcelona of the Liga ACB.

27. Janina Konarska (Unknow)

Polish Artist

Janina Konarska was a female Polish artist. She was born in Warsaw and was the wife of Antoni Słonimski. In 1932 she won a silver medal in the art competitions...

28. Fredda Brilliant (1903)

Sculptor

Brilliant was a Polish sculptor and actress born in Lodz Poland. She worked in a variety of media and is recognized as an accomplished sculptor writer actor singer and script...

29. Ewa Lemańska (1949)

Actor

30. Ewa Maria Morelle (Unknow)

unknow

31. Sebastian Zalepa (1990)

Polish Footballer

Sebastian Zalepa is a Polish footballer who currently plays for Flota Świnoujście.

32. Róża Herman (1902)

Polish Chess Player

Róża Maria Herman was a Polish chess mistress. In June 1935 she took 4th at the 1st Polish Championship in Warsaw. In August 1935 she tied for 6th at the...

33. Samuel Factor (1883)

Polish-american Chess Player

Samuel Factor was a Polish-American chess master.

34. Ruth Minsky Sender (1926)

Writer

Ruth Minsky Sender is a Holocaust survivor. She has written three memoirs about her experience: The Cage To Life and Holocaust Lady.

35. Dawid Daniuszewski (1885)

Polish Chess Player

Dawid Daniuszewski was a Polish chess master.

36. Achilles Frydman (1905)

Polish Chess Player

Achilles Frydman was a Polish chess player.

37. Izaak Grynfeld (1920)

Polish-israeli Chess Player

Izaak Grynfeld is a Polish–Israeli chess master. In 1938 he tied for 3rd-4th in Kraków. After World War II he played six-times in Polish championships.

38. Jakub Kolski (1899)

Polish Chess Player

Jakub Kolski was a Polish chess master. In the period 1920-1930s Kolski was one of the strongest Lodz chess players. In 1922 he won ahead of Dawid Daniuszewski in Lodz....

39. Mirosław Jan Stasik (Unknow)

Polish Physician

Mirosław Jan Stasik is a Polish medical doctor and research toxicologist.

40. Joanna Skrzydlewska (1977)

Polish Politician

Joanna Skrzydlewska is a Polish politician. She was elected to the Sejm on 25 September 2005 getting 11822 votes in 9 Łódź district candidating from the Civic Platform list. She...

41. Paweł Zatorski (1990)

Polish Volleyball Player

Paweł Zatorski is a Polish men's volleyball player member of the national Polish team that won gold medal on the World League 2012.

42. Georg Heike (1933)

Phonetician

Georg Heike is a German phonetician and linguist. He studied musicology phonetics communication science and psychology at the University of Bonn and finished his doctoral thesis in 1960 at the...

43. Longin Pastusiak (1935)

Polish Politician

Longin Hieronim Pastusiak is a Polish politician and historian.

44. Jadwiga Barańska (1935)

Polish Actor And Screenwriter

Jadwiga Barańska is a Polish actress and screenwriter. Jadwiga Barańska is the wife of Polish director Jerzy Antczak and the mother of Mikołaj Antczak born in 1964.

45. Barbara Sass (1936)

Director

46. Bartosz Kaniecki (1988)

Polish Footballer

Bartosz Kaniecki is a Polish footballer who currently plays for Lechia Gdańsk.

47. Moshe-Zvi Neria (1913)

Israeli Politician

Rabbi Moshe-Zvi Neria was an Israeli educator and politician who served as a member of the Knesset for the National Religious Party between 1969 and 1974.

48. Piotr Grzelczak (1988)

Polish Footballer

Piotr Grzelczak is a Polish footballer who plays as a forward for Lechia Gdańsk.

49. Michał Seweryński (1939)

Polish Politician

Michał Seweryński is a professor of the University of Łódź. Doctor honoris causa of the University of Lyon 3. Expert on Polish and international labour law. The author of about...

50. Maciej Cieplucha (1988)

Polish Figure Skater

Maciej Cieplucha is a Polish figure skater. He is the 2011 Finlandia Trophy bronze medalist a two-time Warsaw Cup bronze medalist and a three-time Polish national champion. He has qualified...