---
name: "Jacek Koman"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/jacek-koman"
fi1m_id: "jacek-koman"
imdb_id: "nm0464522"
tmdb_id: 12210
wikidata_id: "Q1676929"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "15 August 1956"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 6
average_fi1m_score: 69
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 6
updated: "2026-10-03T08:18:08.163830+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Jacek Koman

## Identity

Jacek Koman

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/jacek-koman
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** jacek-koman
- **IMDb ID:** nm0464522
- **TMDB ID:** 12210
- **Wikidata ID:** Q1676929
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacek_Koman, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1676929, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0464522/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/12210

Actor. Born 15 August 1956 in Bielsko-Biała, Śląskie, Poland.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 15 August 1956, Bielsko-Biała, Śląskie, Poland
- **Active:** 2001–present
- **Average Fi1m score:** 69, as actor, over 6 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 2000s 73 (3), 2010s 44 (1), 2020s 76 (2)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 69 to 64 across 6 titles
- **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 3 at 60–79, 2 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 4 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 3, Thriller 3, Adventure 2, Romance 2, Action 1, Horror 1
- **Screen time:** 12 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $671m across 6 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacek_Koman, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1676929, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0464522/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/12210

## Coming up

- *Our Revolution* (2026-11-11)

## Streaming the US now

- **Apple TV:** [*Jungle*](https://film.one/film/jungle.md) (44)

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## Fi1m on Jacek Koman

> Jacek Koman makes authority and menace convincing in supporting parts, often speaking with a Polish accent, but his singing and physical assurance suggest more possibilities.

In *Moulin Rouge* (2001), Jacek Koman's singing of “El Tango de Roxanne” gives us a reason to wish the cutting would slow down. As the Unconscious Argentinean, he has both the vocal and physical assurance Baz Luhrmann's musical needs. His performance is forceful enough for the surrounding commotion, and interesting enough to deserve a longer look. We were frustrated by the rapid editing, because his singing and movement give us something specific to concentrate on. Luhrmann has supplied the talent; we would prefer a little less interruption.

That does not make Koman the centre of the film. Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor make its romance matter, and our affection for it rests chiefly with them. Koman's contribution is more particular: the tango makes use of skills that a stern expression cannot convey. He is frequently cast as an authoritative or menacing figure in Australian and international productions, often using his Polish accent. It is understandable casting, but we would not want it to become the whole job.

The theatre work helps explain why we would ask for more. His repertoire includes Shakespeare and Beckett, and he played Willy Loman in *Death of a Salesman* (2021), giving directors reasons to consider him beyond the familiar supporting roles. After *Moulin Rouge* brought wider recognition, his screen credits included Tomasz in *Children of Men* (2006) and Konstanty ‘Koscik’ Kozłowski in *Defiance* (2008). Polish productions became a fuller part of his work from around 2015, with Robert Krasucki in *The Hater* (2020) among them.

In Edward Berger's *Conclave* (2024), he plays Wozniak, while Ralph Fiennes supplies the careful central performance as the cardinal running the election. We found it handsome, quick and well acted, though less persuasive when it asks to be treated as a meditation. Our recommendation rests on the ensemble and the pace, rather than on any claim that it gives Koman a defining part. Giving him more to do need not mean putting him at the centre. Start with the musical for his singing and the tango, provided the rapid cutting does not wear us out.

## Biography

Jacek Koman is a Polish actor and singer. Born on 15 August 1956 in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, he trained at the National Film School in Łódź and made his professional stage debut in 1978. He emigrated to Australia in 1982 and has worked extensively in film, television and theatre there and in Europe.

Koman is known for roles including the Unconscious Argentinean in *Moulin Rouge!* (2001), Tomasz in *Children of Men* (2006), Ivan in *Australia* (2008) and Wozniak in *Conclave* (2024). He is the lead singer of the Melbourne band VulgarGrad. He is married to Australian actress Catherine McClements.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (6)

- *Conclave* (2024), Fi1m 76, as Wozniak — [page](https://film.one/film/conclave.md)
- *Talk to Me* (2023), Fi1m 76, as Burke Spirit (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/talk-to-me.md)
- *Jungle* (2017), Fi1m 44, as Yossi's Father — [page](https://film.one/film/jungle.md)
- *Australia* (2008), Fi1m 58, as Ivan — [page](https://film.one/film/australia.md)
- *Children of Men* (2006), Fi1m 85, as Tomasz — [page](https://film.one/film/children-of-men.md)
- *Moulin Rouge!* (2001), Fi1m 75, as The Unconscious Argentinean — [page](https://film.one/film/moulin-rouge.md)

## Complete filmography (82)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Our Revolution* (2026), Actor
- *Kick On* (2026), as Fedi
- *Wild Wild East* (2026), Actor
- *100 dni: Misja Zeus* (2026), as Grandfather Antoni
- *Women's Hell* (2026), series, as Lew
- *The Heritage* (2025), series, as Jan 'Johnny' Mróz
- *Graduation Heist* (2025), as Grandfather Antoni
- *Conclave* (2024), as Wozniak — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/conclave.md)
- *Territory* (2024), series, as Morgan
- *Last Days of the Space Age* (2024), series, Actor
- *Prosper* (2024), series, as Eli Slowik
- *Faraway Downs* (2023), series, as Ivan
- *Soulcatcher* (2023), as Jan Zaremba
- *Talk to Me* (2023), as Burke Spirit (voice) — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/talk-to-me.md)
- *Faithbreaker* (2023), as Francisz
- *Tonight You're Sleeping with Me* (2023), as Nina's father
- *Dangerous Men* (2023), as Włodzimierz Lenin
- *The Recipe* (2021), series, as Jan Wedel
- *Sword of God* (2020), as Geowold
- *The Woods* (2020), series, as Dawid Goldsztajn
- *Little Death* (2020), series, as Stanisław
- *The Hater* (2020), as Robert Krasucki
- *Judy & Punch* (2019), as Singer
- *Icarus. The Legend of Mietek Kosz* (2019), as Stanisław Kosz
- *Reef Break* (2019), series, as General Kivani
- *Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries* (2019), series, as Aleksander Kowalski
- *The Defence* (2018), series, as Harry McVay
- *Tidelands* (2018), series, as Gregori Stolin
- *Mustangs FC* (2017), series, as Danny
- *Oddlands* (2017), Actor
- *Jungle* (2017), as Yossi's Father — Fi1m 44, [page](https://film.one/film/jungle.md)
- *Breath* (2017), as Karl Loon
- *Seven Types of Ambiguity* (2017), series, as Gideon Pozniak
- *The Death and Life of Otto Bloom* (2017), as Miroslaw Kotok
- *Doctor Doctor* (2016), series, as Trevor
- *Jack Irish* (2016), series, as Orton
- *Wanted* (2016), series, as Leon
- *Public Prosecutor* (2015), series, as Kazimierz Proch
- *Sucker* (2015), as Riley
- *Disco Polo* (2015), as 'Katiusza'
- *A Grain of Truth* (2015), as Kanonik
- *Son of a Gun* (2014), as Sam
- *The Border* (2014), series, as Robert Korda, były dowódca GROM
- *The Doctor Blake Mysteries* (2013), series, as Miroslav Gorski
- *Shopping* (2013), as Benny
- *Medics* (2012), series, as Leon Jasiński
- *Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries* (2012), series, as Mr. Merton
- *Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance* (2011), as Terrokov
- *The Hunter* (2011), as Middleman
- *Mountain Rescue Team* (2010), series, as Piotr Rojek
- *The Lullaby* (2010), as Listonosz
- *Love and Dance* (2009), as Jan Kettler
- *Defiance* (2008), as Konstanty "Koscik" Kozlowski
- *Australia* (2008), as Ivan — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/australia.md)
- *Rush* (2008), series, as Anton Buczek
- *The Funk* (2008), as Narrator
- *East West 101* (2007), series, as Roman Wisniewski
- *Romulus, My Father* (2007), as Vacek
- *Tsunami: The Aftermath* (2006), series, as Peer Jarlsson
- *Tripping Over* (2006), series, as Magnus
- *HG Wells: War with the World* (2006), as Maxim Gorky
- *Children of Men* (2006), as Tomasz — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/film/children-of-men.md)
- *The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant* (2005), series, Actor
- *Horseplay* (2003), as Roman
- *MDA* (2002), series, as Dr. Mikhail Varonio
- *Waking the Dead* (2001), series, as Jovan Petropecic
- *Moulin Rouge!* (2001), as The Unconscious Argentinean — Fi1m 75, [page](https://film.one/film/moulin-rouge.md)
- *Search for Treasure Island* (1998), series, Actor
- *The Sound of One Hand Clapping* (1998), as Picotti
- *Thank God He Met Lizzie* (1997), as Raoul
- *Twisted* (1997), as Taxi Driver (segment 'Bonus Mileage')
- *Twisted Tales* (1996), series, as Taxi Driver
- *What I Have Written* (1996), as Jeremy Fliszar
- *Lucky Break* (1994), as Yuri Borodinoff
- *Snowy* (1993), series, as Jenda
- *Redheads* (1992), as Lawyer
- *Phoenix* (1992), series, as Steward
- *Hunting* (1991), as Bergman's Butler
- *The Four Minute Mile* (1988), as Emil Zatopek
- *Bezpośrednie połączenie* (1979), as Sławek Tietz, syn Ireny
- *Polskie drogi* (1977), series, as kolega Jadzi (w napisach: Andrzej Koman)
- *Szatan z 7 klasy*, Actor

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