He became the host of “One of Ten” because he had a “dumb face”. What’s he like off camera?

On July 16, 2023, he celebrated his 80th birthday. Although he is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable of Telewizja Polska, his private life has been kept far from show business for years.

He started his career in television by accident. Today he is a TVP star

He started his career as a voice-over and reporter for the Harcerska Radio, but in the late 1960s he joined the Polish Radio. First, he appeared in Program 3, and four years later he co-created the show “Signals of the day” on radio Jedynka. In the meantime, he began his career on the screen, hosting “Studio 2” on the air alongside Bożena Walter, and later the first issue. He quickly found his place in the role of presenter and was quickly entrusted with leading events such as Festival in Opole. – I never dreamed of a career as a presenter, it all happened by accident – ​​The breakthrough came in 1994, when he became the host of a game show. – I was working in the radio and then came the offer to record a test episode. The publishers liked it. It was a whole new experience for me. Then television of this kind, and broadcast at this time, was just beginning – he recalled. How was he chosen? It turns out that his choice was determined by facial expressions. – One of the important selection criteria was the “dumb face” of the host. (…) I think that’s why I was chosen – in “Tele Week”.

Aviation is his passion. What is known about the life of the presenter?

By nature, Sznuk has an explosive temper, so he was looking for an activity that would allow him to relieve himself after many hours spent on the set. Aviation turned out to be such a passion and hobby, as he was a pilot of planes, helicopters and gliders. Due to his age, he has slowed down a bit. He devotes most of his free time to his family. He has been married for years and has three children. His sons work in computer science, and his daughter works as a social psychologist. However, he claims that his father was not the best, because he was often not at home. But now he’s trying to make up for lost time. – They had the opportunity to observe daddy, who was often not at home, so they stay away from the media. You know, both the radio and flying take a person away from his family – he told Onet in an interview.

However, he is great as a grandfather. He says his grandchildren have no idea he’s famous because they don’t watch TV. – I got a T-shirt from my friends with the inscription “The best grandpa in the world”. Although I don’t really believe it, so I don’t wear it, lest I hear a protest. But we get along,” he said. The least is known about his wife, as he gives enigmatic answers about her. He convinces, however, that her opinion is the most important to him and he takes into account her every suggestion. What does the wife think about his TVP career? “What a woman is thinking no man can ever be sure of, but I don’t know if good manners would allow you to quote what I have to say.” (…) I will say this: my wife has an unquestionably right opinion about me – he said.