Paweł Tucholski, Polish voice actor, dies at 57

Polish actor Paweł Tucholski has died at the age of 57. He was a prominent figure in theater, film, and dubbing, widely recognized for providing the Polish voice for adult Simba in Disney’s “The Lion King” and the title character in “Aladdin”.

Born in Żnin, Tucholski studied at the State Higher School of Theatre in Warsaw and the Vocal Studies in Poznań. His extensive career included performances at the Kwadrat and Dramatic Theatres in Warsaw, as well as roles in musicals such as “Chicago”, “Jekyll & Hyde”, and “Shrek”. He was also a two-time laureate of the Actor Song Review in Wrocław.

Shortly before his death, Tucholski had joined the permanent ensemble of the Tadeusz Różewicz Theatre in Gliwice. Colleagues and fellow actors have expressed their condolences, praising his talent, sensitivity, and unique voice.