When Marian Opania graduated from the Warsaw Theatre School in 1964, he already had several roles under his belt. He made his debut two years earlier in the psychological and social novella “Miłość dwudziestolatków” directed by . Then he appeared on stage for the first time and at the same time developed his screen career, playing in subsequent films and series. His most popular titles include “Człowiek z żelaza”, , “Rozmowy Zarządu” and . Soon, his filmography will be expanded with a comedy by Mariusz Kuczewski, in which he played the main character.
What is Marian Opania suffering from? Despite his ailments, he does not give up his job.
The actor does not hide his joy that directors are still eager to cast him in their productions and entrust him with creating diverse characters. This was also the case with “Dalej jezy”, in which he appeared alongside such stars as , Bartłomiej Firlet, Anita Sokołowska, Wiktor Zborowski and Julia Wieniawa. He admitted, however, that working on the set was exhausting for him and it took him some time to recover after the filming was over. – Working in a film is incredibly tedious and meticulous. Therefore, filming can last 10-12 hours a day – he told Wirtualna Polska, adding that it is a double challenge for him, because he has to deal with numerous health problems. – It is demanding for someone like me, who is burdened with numerous injuries, souvenirs from playing sports in my youth. I have 10 spinal hernias, 4 stents in my heart, diabetes, etc. – he said.
Despite all the inconveniences, nothing can stand in his way, because work is his great passion and he cannot imagine giving it up. – However, I am addicted to adrenaline and work – he said with a laugh. At the same time, he admitted that his loved ones are worried about his intense professional activity, especially his son, who has followed in his footsteps professionally. – When my son found out that I would spend 22 days on the set, he said: “Are you crazy? At your age, you want to experience 22 days of shooting?” – he recalled, adding that he was actually right about that. – I admit that with my health condition, it was wild madness – he assessed.
Where does Marian Opania play? The actor has been associated with the same theater for over 40 years
On February 1, 2024, he celebrated his 81st birthday. Despite his age and considerable achievements, he does not intend to give up his job. He emphasizes that he wants to get the most out of life and intends to fulfill his passion until the very end. “There are people who cannot give up work. I am definitely one of them,” he said in the same interview, emphasizing that the management of the Ateneum Theater, with which he has been associated for over four decades, cannot get rid of his proposal. “I am an extremely hard-working person,” he argued, claiming that there is one excuse that would force him to disappear from the stage. “I would have to die,” he said.
Despite such clear declarations, some time ago, rumors appeared that the reason for the artist’s decision was the low . In an interview with the o2.pl portal, he categorically denied this, emphasizing that he had paid all contributions properly throughout his life, so now he has no reason to complain. – I will not give specifics, but if someone works full-time in the theater all their life, and also has income from films, then ZUS has something to pay out – he commented enigmatically on the reports. If you’d like, please vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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