Maciej Stuhr is a Polish actor, comedian, and occasional film director. He majored in psychology at Jagiellonian University before moving on to study acting at the National Academy of Theatre Arts in Krakow. He made his debut as an actor in Dekalog (1989). His performance as Aleks in the movie Fluke (1999) gained him popularity. Some of his most notable roles include movies like Boys Don't Cry (2000), Poranek kojota (2001), and 33 Scenes from Life (2008). He also starred in TV shows such as Glina (2004), Without Secrets (2011), and The Teacher (2016). He also continues to perform at the New Theatre in Warsaw.