Agata Trzebuchowska Biography: Age, Parents, Net Worth, Height, Movies, Awards, Husband

Agata Trzebuchowska is a Polish actress, filmmaker, screenwriter, director, and journalist who became internationally recognized after making her screen debut as Ida Lebenstein in Paweł Pawlikowski‘s acclaimed film Ida.

Although she had no previous acting experience, her performance earned several awards and nominations.

She later focused increasingly on directing, screenwriting, visual projects, and journalism.

Agata Trzebuchowska
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Name:	Agata Trzebuchowska
Born:	April 12, 1992 (age 34 years old)
Place of Birth:	Poland
Nationality:	Polish
Ethnicity:	Polish
Religion:	Roman Catholicism
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Trzebuchowska
Occupation:	Actress, Filmmaker, Director, Screenwriter, Journalist
Net Worth:	$500,000

Early Life and Education

Agata Trzebuchowska was born on April 12, 1992, in Poland. She was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Trzebuchowska, while details about her siblings are Unknown.

She is Polish by nationality and ethnicity, and her religion is Roman Catholicism. Trzebuchowska studied at the University of Warsaw through its interdisciplinary humanities program, concentrating on areas including art history, literature, and philosophy. She completed her bachelor’s degree in 2014 and later studied at the Wajda School.

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Career

Agata Trzebuchowska entered the film industry unexpectedly after she was discovered while sitting in a Warsaw café. Director Małgorzata Szumowska noticed her and introduced her to Paweł Pawlikowski, who was searching for someone to play the central character in Ida.

After Ida, Trzebuchowska increasingly concentrated on filmmaking rather than pursuing a conventional acting career. She co-created and directed the short film Heat, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2017, and later directed and wrote Vacancy. She has also directed music videos and participated in theatre-related projects.

Her work expanded into assistant directing, screenwriting, and visual storytelling, including work connected to The Field Guide to Evil. She later returned to acting in Never Gonna Snow Again, Performance, and the 2025 film Erupcja. She also works as a journalist for Przekrój and has been developing feature-film screenplays.

Awards and Nominations

• Rising Elle Star Award at the Gdynia Polish Film Festival for Ida — Winner
• Best Actress Prize at the Les Arcs Film Festival for Ida — Winner
• Jańcio Wodnik Award for Best Actress at the Prowincjonalia Festival — Winner
• Best Actress Prize at Avvantura Film Forum Zadar — Winner
• European Film Award for Best Actress for Ida — Nominated
• Polish Academy Film Award for Discovery of the Year — Nominated
• Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Performer — Nominated
• Best Actress at the Film Acting Festival in Wrocław — Nominated

Personal Life

Agata Trzebuchowska is 34 years old and has kept much of her personal life away from public attention. Details about her current relationship are Unknown, while information about her past relationships is also Unknown.

Details about her children are Unknown. She has maintained a strong connection to cinema and the arts, particularly directing, screenwriting, theatre, and visual storytelling. Her height is Unknown.

Net Worth

Agata Trzebuchowska‘s net worth is $500,000 USD. Her income has come from her work in acting, filmmaking, directing, screenwriting, journalism, and other creative projects.

Her international breakthrough in Ida established her in the film industry, while her subsequent directing and screenwriting work has expanded her professional career beyond acting.

Filmography

• Ida
• Heat
• Vacancy
• Never Gonna Snow Again
• Erupcja

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