Piotr Polak (; born 24 December 1980) is a Polish film, television, stage, and voice actor. He is best known for portraying Michał Holc in the mockumentary sitcom series The Office PL (2021–2025), and Piotr "Sanczo" in the comedy drama series Still Here (2022). Polak starred as Adam Nowak, the main character in the 2017 science fiction romance film The Man with the Magic Box, as Dirk in the 2020 drama film Hurrah, We Are Still Alive!, as Tadeusz in the 2024 fantasy film Diplodocus The Green Dinosaur, and as Karol, husband of Karol, in the 2024 black comedy film Inheritance. He also portrayed Orest Jakimow, a recurring character in the drama series Miłość nad rozlewiskiem (2010), and its continuations, Życie nad rozlewiskiem (2011), Nad rozlewiskiem (2012), and Cisza nad rozlewiskiem (2013–2014).
Biography Piotr Polak was born on 24 December 1980 in Kraków, Poland, and grew up in Nowy Targ. He is a son of rally driver Wiktor Polak, and a brother of actress Jaśmina Polak. In 1986, his family moved to Chicago, Illinois, United States, where he attended kindergarten, due to fears of radiation from the Chernobyl disaster, later moving back to Poland. He graduated in 2004 from the Faculty of Acting of the National Academy of Theatre Arts in Kraków. He performed in theaters such as the Wojciech Bogusławski Theatre in Kalisz (2004–2005), the Helena Modrzejewska National Old Theatre in Kraków (2005–2008), the Dramatic Theatre in Warsaw (2008–2011), and the New Theatre in Warsaw (2011–present).
Polak had a minor role as a drug addict in the 2006 drama feature film Who Never Lived. He also had several secondary roles in television series in such as Pensjonat pod Różą (2005), Wiedźmy (2005), Wielkie ucieczki (2006), Twarzą w twarz (2007), and Wydział zabójstw (2008). Later, he portrayed Orest Jakimow, a recurring character in the drama series Miłość nad rozlewiskiem (2010), and its continuations, Życie nad rozlewiskiem (2011), Nad rozlewiskiem (2012), and Cisza nad rozlewiskiem (2013–2014). Polak had several secondary roles in the television series, such as Bernaś in True Law (2013), Aleksander "Penguin" in Deep Water (2013), Józef Kurowski in L for Love (2014–2015), Joshua in 1983 (2018), Kamil Ostasz in Drogi wolności (2018), and Henryk Murawski in Erinyes (2022). He portrayed Michał Holc, one of the main characters in the mockumentary sitcom series The Office PL (2021–2025), and Piotr "Sanczo", one of the main characters in the comedy drama series Still Here (2022). He starred as Adam Nowak, the main character in the 2017 science fiction romance film The Man with the Magic Box, as Dirk in the 2020 drama film Hurrah, We Are Still Alive!, as Tadeusz in the 2024 fantasy film Diplodocus The Green Dinosaur, and as Karol, husband of Karol, in the 2024 black comedy film Inheritance. He also had secondary roles such as Piotr in Plan B (2018), Ciemno, prawie noc (2019), Erotica 2022 (2021), Other People (2021), Anxiety (2023), and Woman Of... (2023). He is also voice actor, having participated in numerous Polish-language dubbing productions, including portraying Han Solo in the 2011 renditions of the Star Wars original trilogy films A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi.
In 2021, Polak received an award for the best short film actor at the Horrible Imaginings Film Festival in San Diego, United States, for his role in the 2019 drama film The Tumble. In 2021, he was nominated to the Telecamera award in the best male actor category, for his role in the series The Office PL.
Personal life In 2008, Piotr Polak married actress Joanna Drozda, with whom he has a son, born in 2012. The couple has since separated.
Filmography Films Year Title Role Notes 2005 Nie śpij Short film 2006 Who Never Lived Drug addict Feature film 2011 Księstwo Feature film 2013 10 apgar Husband Short film2014 Bittersweet! Groom Short film Summer of Love Short film; voice 2015 60 Fashion designer Short film2016 Apocalypse Maurycy Short film Słońce, to słońce mnie oślepiło Lawyer Feature film Perseids Bartek Short film2017 The Man with the Magic Box Adam Nowak Feature film The Best Fireworks Ever Jan Długosz Short film2018 Boys With Butterflies PE teacher Short film Plan B Piotr Feature film2019 Dark, Almost Night Motionless Angler Feature film The Tumble Adam Short film Królewna Logorea i niedźwiedź Bear cup Television play Kurort Short film 2020 Four Cups of Coffee or Three Short film Hurrah, We Are Still Alive! Dirk Feature film Wyjeżdżamy Television play2021 Erotica 2022 Boss Feature filmOther People Chateau Rosso Feature film Additional voices Voice; feature film Warning Frank Feature film2023 Anxiety Patryk Feature film Mandela Bartek Short film Woman Of... Lawyer Feature film 2024 Diplodocus The Green Dinosaur Tadeusz Feature film Choir of Onions Voice; feature film Inheritance Karol, fiancé of Karol Feature film Such a Perfect Day Tomasz Short film
Television series Year Title Role Notes2005 Pensjonat pod Różą Hubert 2 episodes Wiedźmy Wojtek 2 episodes2006 Crime Detectives Man Episode: "Pokonać strach" Wielkie ucieczki Mechanic Episode: "Przerwany lot" 2007 Twarzą w twarz Blackmailer 2 episodes2008 Days of Honor Episode: "Skok" Wydział zabójstw Marta's boyfriend Episode: "Krew" 2010 Miłość nad rozlewiskiem Orest Jakimow Recurring role; 9 episodes 2011 Życie nad rozlewiskiem Orest Jakimow Recurring role; 11 episodes 2012 Nad rozlewiskiem Orest Jakimow Recurring role; 9 episodes 2013 True Law Bernaś Episode no. 43 Deep Water Aleksander "Penguin" 3 episodes 2013–2014 Cisza nad rozlewiskiem Orest Jakimow Recurring role; 6 episodes 2014–2015 L for Love Józef Kurowski 4 episodes 2015 Aż po sufit! Dawid Episode: "Podróż sentymentalna"2018 1983 Joshua 2 episodes Drogi wolności Kamil Ostasz 5 episodes 2021–2025 The Office PL Michał Holc Main role; 48 episodes 2022 Erinyes Henryk Murawski 3 episodes Still Here Piotr "Sanczo" Recurring role; 7 episodes
Polish-language dubbing Year Title Role Notes2006 Au Pair II Michael Hausen Feature film; originally released in 2001 MegaMan NT Warrior Gorou Misaki Television series; episode: "Threat of the Asteroid";originally released in 2004 BubbleMan Television series; originally released between 2002 and 2004 Malenkov Television series; episode: "Underground Hero";originally released in 2004 Roll's rival Television seriesTotally Spies! Thomas Hanson Television series; episode: "Evil Heiress Much?"" Ice-cream vendor Episode: "Sis-KaBOOM-Bah!" Rodney Television series; episode: "Beauty Is Skin Deep" Kyle Katz Television series; episode: "The Suavest Spy" Library security guard Television series; episode: "Spy Soccer" Barbecue restaurant ownerTelevision series; episode: "Spies on the Farm" John's son as a broccoli and carrot ChetTelevision series; episode: "Spies in Space" Supernova2007 Dark Oracle Lance Stone Television series; main role; 26 episodes;originally released between 2004 and 2006Totally Spies! Ginger childTelevision series; episode: "Totally Busted! Part II" Black-haired child ChetTelevision series; episode: "Evil Graduation" School student Physics teacher Television series; episode: "Evil Roommate" Franklin Television series; episode: "Evil Professor" Government agent Security guard guarding the Resizing Ray Secret laboratory security guard Bank director Television series; episode: "The Granny" Blaine 3 episodes Mall Rat Television series; episode: "Another Evil Boyfriend" JulianoTelevision series; episode: "Evil Pizza Guys" Cook2008–2009 Monster Buster Club CharlieTelevision series; originally released between 2007 and 2009 Gilbert 2009–2010 Zeke and Luther Zeke Falcone Television series; main role; 21 episodes 2010 Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole Kludd Feature film2011 Star Wars: Episode IV – A New HopeHan Solo Feature film; originally released in 1977 Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back Feature film; originally released in 1980 Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi Feature film; originally released in 19832014 The Lego Movie Feature film Phineas and Ferb Television series; episode: "Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars" 2015 Disney Infinity 3.0 Video game 2016 Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales Television series; 4 episodes2018 The Quake Kristian Eikjord Feature film Ready Player One i-R0k Feature film2020 Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite! Roger Feature film Valorant Phoenix Video game2021 Lego Star Wars: Terrifying Tales Han Solo Television film Pil's Adventures Feature film 2022 Just Like Me! George Television series; main role;originally released between 2016 and 2017 Lego Star Wars: Summer VacationHan Solo Television film Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Video game2023 Convergence: A League of Legends Story Video game Doctor Who Fourteenth Doctor Television series; main role; 3 episodes What If...? Ant-Man (Scott Lang) Episode: "What If... the Avengers Assembled in 1602?"2024 Dr Panda Richy Television series; recurring role; 22 episodes;originally released in 2019 Echo Henry "Black Crow" Lopez Television series; main role; 5 episodes IF Cal Feature filmKite Man: Hell Yeah! Security guard with a scar Television series; episode: "Pilot, Hell Yeah!" Security guard #15 Television series; 2 episodes Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Franklin Television series; episode: "In the Heist" 2025 Marvel Zombies Ant-Man (Scott Lang) Television series; 2 episodes Mickey 17 Mickey BarnesFeature film Mickey 17 Mickey 18 Freakier Friday Jake Feature film Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy Han Solo Television series; 2 episodes
Audio plays Year Title Role 2015 Stasinada (według Komedii rodzinnych) 2020 Biały ląd Karol2022 Kieszonkowy pancernik Mindowe Trojnat Sen o wolnym świecie Usterka na skraju galaktyki Wichrowe Wzgórza Edgar Linton 2023 Upadek narodu Camara 2025 Last night Alek
Accolades + Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2021 Horrible Imaginings Film Festival Awards Best short film actor The Tumble 2024 Telecameras Best male actor The Office PL
References
External links Piort Polak at IMDb Piort Polak at FilmPolski.pl (in Polish) Piort Polak at Filmweb (in Polish)