Andrzej Stanisław Blumenfeld (12 August 1951 – 14 August 2017) was a Polish actor and voice artist whose career spanned stage, screen and dubbing. Born in Zabrze, he began performing professionally in 1973 and became widely recognized both for on‑screen roles and for supplying Polish voices for international productions. His work combined character acting in films with a steady output of dubbing for foreign movies and multimedia.

Career and notable works

Blumenfeld appeared in Polish and international films and built a parallel reputation as a sought‑after dubbing performer. Among the productions associated with his name are Roman Polański's The Pianist and the comedy Delivery Man, while he also contributed voice work connected to projects in The Witcher universe. He was valued for a rich, adaptable voice and the ability to create distinct personalities for translated characters.

Roles and artistic strengths

On stage and screen, Blumenfeld was known for supporting roles that added depth and credibility to stories. As a dubbing actor he worked across genres — drama, action, comedy and fantasy — bringing naturalistic timing and emotional nuance to Polish versions of foreign material. Colleagues and audiences often noted his clarity of diction and expressive range, qualities that made him a regular in dubbing studios and a recognizable voice to Polish viewers.

Legacy and context

Blumenfeld's career illustrates the importance of dubbing and localization in making international cinema and gaming accessible to Polish audiences. Voice actors like him play a crucial role in preserving performance intent while adapting dialogue and tone. His combination of theatrical training and screen experience allowed him to move between live performance and studio work with ease.

Andrzej Blumenfeld died on 14 August 2017 in Warsaw after a battle with cancer. He is remembered in Poland for both his film appearances and extensive contributions to Polish dubbing, leaving a body of work that continues to be heard by audiences across film and interactive media.

Selected credits

  • The Pianist — film appearance
  • Delivery Man — Polish dubbing
  • The Witcher franchise — voice work for Polish releases