Tomasz Kot Biography: Siblings, Age, Movies, Ethnicity, Movies, Net Worth

Tomasz Kot is one of Poland’s most versatile actors, known for his intensity and ability to inhabit roles ranging from brooding antiheroes to historical figures.

He rose from Kraków’s theatre scene in the early 2000s, gaining recognition as blues legend Ryszard Riedel in Destined for Blues (2005), and solidified his film career with transformative roles in Gods (2014) and Cold War (2018), earning a European Film Award nomination.

Profile

• Full Name: Tomasz Kot
• Stage Name: Tomasz Kot
• Born: 21, April 1977
• Age: 48 years old
• Birthplace: Legnica, Poland
• Nationality: Polish
• Occupation: Actor, Writer
• Height: 1.99 m
• Parents: Elżbieta Kot
• Siblings: Paweł Kot, Katarzyna Kot, Małgorzata Kot
• Spouse: Agnieszka Kot (m. 2006)
• Children: Blanka Kot, and Leon Kot
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $4 million to $5 million

Early Life and Education

Tomasz Kot was born on 21 April 1977 in Legnica, southwestern Poland. His mother, Elżbieta, was a tour guide, and his father, a physical education teacher and local activist, later co-founded a family travel agency.

The eldest of four—brothers Paweł and sisters Katarzyna and Małgorzata—he grew up in a close-knit, devout household influenced by family friend Father Zbigniew Strzałkowski.

After high school, Kot pursued acting at the AST National Academy of Theatre Arts in Kraków, graduating in 2001 with a degree in dramatic acting. He is ethnically Polish and was raised Roman Catholic.

Career

Tomasz Kot launched his professional journey in theatre while still a student, debuting at 19 in the experimental Madame Tutli-Putli (1996) at Legnica’s Dramatic Theatre, followed by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz’s Narkotyki.

He honed his craft across Kraków stages post-graduation, but film called early with supporting turns in Testosteron (2007) and Little Rose (1982 remake).

True breakthrough arrived in 2005 as the troubled blues rocker Ryszard Riedel in Destined for Blues, a role that demanded he master guitar and vocals, earning him the hearts of Polish audiences and his first taste of stardom amid the era’s commercial comedies.

Kot’s ascent accelerated in the 2010s, blending box-office draws with artistic risks. He shone in the ensemble of Salt of the Earth (2008) before landing the lead as pioneering heart surgeon Zbigniew Religa in Gods (2014), a biopic that grossed over 5 million viewers and netted him the Polish Eagle for Best Actor plus a nomination for Best European Actor.

This period saw him tackle gritty Westerns like Yuma (2012) and intimate dramas such as In the Name Of (2013), showcasing his range while collaborating with directors like Wojciech Smarzowski; international eyes turned with his vulnerable pianist in Cold War (2018), directed by Paweł Pawlikowski, which premiered at Cannes and scored him a European Film Award nomination alongside global festival nods.

Tomasz Kot sustains a rigorous output in film, television, and stage, with standout turns in Agnieszka Holland’s Spoor (2017), the Milan Film Festival-winning Bikini Blue (2017), and the BBC’s World on Fire (2019–present) as a wartime pianist.

He voices characters in Polish dubs, directs shorts, and earns accolades like the 2015 Gloria Artis Medal and multiple Golden Ducks from readers’ polls. His legacy lies in roles that probe human fragility, influencing a wave of introspective Polish performers and bridging domestic hits with arthouse exports.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @tomasz_kot.official
• Facebook Handle: Tomasz Kot

Personal Life

Tomasz Kot married actress Agnieszka Olczyk on 30 September 2006 at Jasna Góra Monastery in Częstochowa. The couple, who met during his Kraków student days, have two children: daughter Blanka, who is also an actress, and son Leon, whom Kot often brings to sets.

The family splits time between Warsaw and quieter retreats, where Kot enjoys music, hiking, and philosophy, while valuing privacy in his public career.

Filmography

• Destined for Blues (2005)
• Salt of the Earth (2008)
• Yuma (2012)
• Gods (2014)
• In the Name Of (2013)
• Spoor (2017)
• Cold War (2018)
• World on Fire (2019–present, series)
• The Hater (2020)
• Small World (2021)
• The Getaway King (2021)
• Restore Point (2023)

Net Worth

Tomasz Kot has an estimated net worth of $4 million to $5 million. His earnings stem mainly from lead salaries in high-grossing Polish films like Gods and Cold War, residuals from international streaming hits on Netflix and BBC, theatre engagements, voice work in animations, and selective endorsements that align with his low-key image.