Miroslaw Haniszewski

Miroslaw Haniszewski, born on August 7, 1978 in Kraków, kinda sneaks up on you as one of those actors who quietly builds a resume that’s way more interesting than you’d expect. Sure, he didn’t exactly burst onto the international scene with a Marvel movie or anything, but look a little closer and you’ll catch him in some seriously meaty roles. “The Informer” (2019) lands on his list, which is this gritty crime thriller with all the double-crosses, secret deals, and tough choices you want from a movie like that. Haniszewski’s not the obvious Hollywood tough guy, but he brings a whole different flavor—more subtle, more real, less muscle, more brains. Then there’s “Jestem morderca” from 2016. Translate that, and you’ve got “I’m a Killer,” which is exactly as dark as it sounds. It’s set in Communist Poland, so yeah, not exactly sunshine and rainbows. Haniszewski steps into this tense world of cops, suspects, and paranoia, and he nails it—he doesn’t try too hard, just lets the character breathe. You honestly get a sense of a regular guy caught up in something way bigger than himself. Oh, and don’t forget “General. Zamach na Gibraltarze” (2009). Not exactly light viewing either. This one dives into WWII intrigue, with all the historical drama and suspicion you’d expect. Again, Haniszewski goes for authenticity over theatrics. He doesn’t chew the scenery, just gives you a guy you believe could really have lived through those wild times. His career? Not flashy, but definitely worth a second look if you’re into European cinema that actually makes you think.