Abelard Giza

Abelard Giza
Abelard Giza in 2025.
Born
Abelard Piotr Giza

(1980-09-15) 15 September 1980
Gdańsk, Poland
EducationUniversity of Gdańsk
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • stand-up performer
  • writer
  • filmmaker
  • actor
Years active1999 – present
SpouseDaria Zarówna-Giza
Children2

Abelard Piotr Giza (Polish: [aˈbɛ.lart ˈpjɔtr ˈɡi.za]; born 15 September 1980) is a Polish comedian, stand-up performer, writer, filmmaker, and actor. He was a member and co-founder of the comedy group Kabaret Limo, which operated from 1999 to 2014. Giza created numerous stand-up comedy shows, including Proteus Vulgaris (2015), Ludzie, trzymajcie kapelusze (2016), Numer 3 (2018), Piniata (2019), Zaodrze (2021), and Wentyl (2024). He created, wrote, directed, and starred in the 2018 comedy drama web miniseries Kryzys, and co-wrote the 2018 comedy film Juliusz. He also wrote and directed several independent films, including Towar (2005), W stepie szerokim (2007), and Swing (2013). Additionally, he portrayed Mataj in the 2019 science fiction action film The Last Loner, and voiced Loser in the 2021 Netflix animated children's comedy series Kayko and Kokosh, and Johnny and Second Johnny in the 2025 animated adventure film Iggy the Eagle. Furthermore, Giza wrote books, including non-fiction books Łapy precz od żartów (2018), co-written with Jacek Stramik, and Zagłada i czekoladki (2021), as well as the collection of short stories, titled Otworzyć po mojej śmierci (2021). He also wrote the 2025 children's book Hania, Tyśka i Szajka Brudziaków, and together with Wojciech Tremiszewski, he wrote and narrated children's fantasy and science fiction audio play Mucha Lena (2021), and its sequel, Mucha Lena 2: Król Brokatu (2023).

Early life and education

Abelard Giza was born on 15 September 1980 in Gdańsk, Poland, and grew up in the nearby town of Pruszcz Gdański.[1][2] He is the grandson of painter Hugon Lasecki (born 1932), and brother of painter Hugo Giza (born 1982).[3][4] He has a degree in political science from the University of Gdańsk.[3]

Career

In 1999, he co-founded Kabaret Limo, a comedy group based in Gdańsk, which operated until 2014.[2][5][6] As part of the film group 2,30/kg, which he founded, Giza created, wrote, and directed low-budget independent films Wożonko from 2003 and Towar from 2005.[7][8][9] From 2007 to 2015, he a was member of the independent film group Grupa Impact, as part of which he wrote, directed, and produced W stepie szerokim in 2007, Swing in 2013.[9][10][11] He was also a theatrical performer, as a member of the troupe Grupa Muflasz.[11] He began performing stand-up comedy in 2010, being one of the first comedians in Poland to adopt the medium. His shows include: Proteus Vulgaris (2015), Ludzie, trzymajcie kapelusze (2016), Numer 3 (2018), Piniata (2019), Zaodrze (2021), and Wentyl (2024).[3][12][13]

He created, wrote, directed, and starred in the 2018 comedy drama web miniseries Kryzys, and co-wrote the 2018 comedy film Juliusz.[2][9][14] He also portrayed Mataj in the 2019 science fiction action film The Last Loner, and voiced Loser in the 2021 Netflix animated children's comedy series Kayko and Kokosh, and Johnny and Second Johnny in the 2025 animated adventure film Iggy the Eagle.[15][16][17] He also voiced Ducky in the Polish-language dubbing version of the 2019 animated comedy drama film Toy Story 4.[16][18] Additionally, he co-wrote scripts for two episodes of the 2021 drama anthology miniseries Planet Single: Eight Stories.[9][19]

Giza also wrote books, including the non-fiction books Łapy precz od żartów (2018), co-written with Jacek Stramik, and Zagłada i czekoladki (2021), as well as the collection of short stories titled Otworzyć po mojej śmierci (2021).[20][21][22] He also wrote the 2025 children's book Hania, Tyśka i Szajka Brudziaków. Furthermore, together with Wojciech Tremiszewski, he wrote and narrated children's fantasy and science fiction audio play Mucha Lena (2021), and its sequel, Mucha Lena 2: Król Brokatu (2023).[22][23][24] He is also a columnist for the magazine Chichot, and hosts the podcast Strefa Gizy.[2][11]

Personal life

He is married to photographer Daria Zarówna-Giza, with whom he has two daughters, Mia and Ida.[25] He lives in the town of Pruszcz Gdański in Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland.[2]

Controversies

On 9 August 2013, the National Broadcasting Council of Poland imposed the fine of 5,000 Polish zloties onto the company Polish Television, for violating the article 18 of broadcasting law in Poland, regarding crossing the line of freedom of expression. It was done in response to the performance by comedy group Kabaret Limo, of which Giza was a member, in an episode of the TVP2 comedy show Dzięki Bogu już weekend. Tylko dla dorosłych, aired on 8 March 2013. During the episode, the group made jokes regarding the Catholic Church, which were deemed by some viewers as offending the religious feelings of the members of the Roman Catholic faith. This included a joke by Giza about Pope Francis, concerning the fact that "the Pope also farts". A complaint regarding the performance was filed by the members of the Sejm, Andrzej Jaworski, Bartosz Kownacki, and Małgorzata Sadurska, who belonged to the Law and Justice party. They also reported it as a criminal offence to the National Public Prosecutor's Office, which subsequently dismissed it. Following the controversy, several venues cancelled Giza's performances and several companies ceased partnership with him.[26][27][28]

Filmography

Acting

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2004 Lokatorzy Maciek Television series; episode: "Kolacja noworoczna" [9]
2005 Towar Police officer Feature film
2007 W stepie szerokim Leopold Feature film
2008 For You and the Fire Police officer Feature film
2014 Kajko i Kokosz: Szkoła latania Kajko Audio play
2018 Juliusz Gravedigger Feature film [9]
Kryzys Abelard Giza Television series; lead role; 4 episodes
2019 The Last Loner Mataj Feature film
Toy Story 4 Ducky Feature film; voice; Polish-language dubbing [29]
2020 Fluffy Stuff with Ducky and Bunny: Love Ducky Short film; voice; Polish-language dubbing
2021 Kayko and Kokosh Loser Television series; voice; recurring role; 8 episodes [9]
Mucha Lena Bartek the Mosquito Audio play
Damian the Butterfly
Mieczysław the Snail
Tom and Jerry Real Estate Rat Feature film; voice; Polish-language dubbing [29]
2023 Mucha Lena 2: Król Brokatu Bartek the Mosquito Audio play
Grażyna
Raymond the Spider
Florian
Paulina the Dragonfly
Hugo the Bumblebee
2024 Świetlik w ciemności Audio play
2025 Iggy the Eagle Johnny Television series; voice [9]
Second Johnny

Filmmaking

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2003 Wożonko Director, producer, scriptwriter, cinematographer, editor Feature film [29]
2005 Demo Director, producer, scriptwriter Short film
Towar Director, producer, scriptwriter Feature film [9]
2007 W stepie szerokim Director, producer, scriptwriter, editor, sound effects artist Feature film
2013 Swing Director, producer, scriptwriter Feature film
2018 Juliusz Scriptwriter Feature film
Kryzys Director, producer, scriptwriter Web miniseries
2021 Planet Single: Eight Stories Scriptwriter Television series; 2 episodes
2021 Mucha Lena Scriptwriter Audio play [22]
2023 Mucha Lena 2: Król Brokatu Scriptwriter Audio play

Theater credits

  • Babie Doły (2001)
  • Delektacja (2002)
  • Atlantikon (2002)
  • Truflasz, czyli polowanie na dzika (2006)
  • Dżangyl (2007)

Written works

Title Publication date Publisher ISBN Notes
Łapy precz od żartów 17 October 2018 Wielka Litera 9788380321793 Non-fiction book; co-written with Jacek Stramik
Zagłada i czekoladki 12 May 2021 Strefa Gizy 9788395968624 Non-fiction book
Otworzyć po mojej śmierci 14 December 2023 Strefa Gizy N/a Collection of short stories
Hania, Tyśka i Szajka Brudziaków 24 October 2025 Strefa Gizy 9788395968686 Children's literature

Stand-up comedy shows

  • Stand up. Zabij mnie śmiechem (2010)
  • Proteus Vulgaris (2015)
  • Jeszcze To (2015)
  • Ludzie, trzymajcie kapelusze (2016)
  • Numer 3 (2018)
  • Piniata (2019)
  • Zaodrze (2021)
  • Samertajm (2022)
  • Wentyl (2024)

Awards and decorations

  • Award for Young Culture Creators of the City of Gdańsk (2008)[30]

Accolades

Awards and nominations received by Abelard Giza
Award Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
Barejada Independent Comedy Film Festival Awards 2007 Best script W stepie szerokim Won [9]
Cinemaforum Jan Machulski International Independent Feature Film Forum Awards 2005 Best editing Towar Nominated
2005 Best film Towar 2nd place
Giżycko Film Festival Awards 2018 Best debut Juliusz Won
Jan Machulski Award 2006 Best script Towar Won
KAN Film Festival Awards 2005 Public's choice Towar Won
Kolbudy Festival Awards 2005 Best feature film Towar Won
National Comedy Film Festival Awards 2013 Best independent feature film Swing Won
The Storm of the Year Award by Gazeta Wyborcza 2005 Film and multimedia Towar Won

References

  1. ↑ "W dzieciństwie śmiali się z jego imienia. Tak nazwał swoje córki". kobieta.wp.pl (in Polish). 15 September 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Abelard, syn Heloizy. Media nieprzesadnie wykorzystują najlepszego stand-upera w Polsce". press.pl. 13 April 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 Roman Daszczyński (17 March 2013). "Abelard Giza: Ja naprawdę nie naśmiewam się z wiary". trojmiasto.wyborcza.pl (in Polish).
  4. ↑ "Hugo Giza". sda.pl.
  5. ↑ "Kabaret Limo kończy działalność. 'Nie ma to związku z żartami z papieża'". wprost.pl (in Polish). 23 April 2014.
  6. ↑ "Przez lata rozśmieszała w kabarecie. Po rozpadzie 'nic jej nie zostało'". kobieta.wp.pl (in Polish). 31 December 2024.
  7. ↑ "Wożonko". filmweb.pl (in Polish).
  8. ↑ Tomasz Zacharczuk (25 June 2019). "Filmowe Trójmiasto: gdański "dres-kod" w filmie 'Wożonko'". trojmiasto.pl (in Polish).
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Abelard Giza". filmpolski.pl (in Polish).
  10. ↑ Grażyna Antoniewicz (16 February 2012). "Abelard Giza swinguje. Sławę pierwszemu buntownikowi IV Rzeczypospolitej przyniósł kabaret Limo". pomorskie.naszemiasto.pl (in Polish).
  11. 1 2 3 "Kim jest Abelard Giza - gość Kuby Wojewódzkiego". se.pl (in Polish). 12 August 2015.
  12. ↑ Mateusz Kaluga (4 January 2023). "Abelard Giza wystąpi z nowym program w sali Radomskiej Orkiestry Kameralnej. Zobacz wideo". echodnia.eu (in Polish).
  13. ↑ Kamil Polewski (3 April 2025). "Abelard Giza - tak dziś wygląda popularny komik! Wiecie, kim jest z zawodu?". eska.pl (in Polish).
  14. ↑ "Juliusz – pokazy przedpremierowe już w Multikinie". naekranie.pl (in Polish). 6 September 2018.
  15. ↑ Zdzisław Haczek (18 October 2019). "Premiera postapokaliptyczego filmu 'Ostatni Samotnik'. Zielonogórzanie z niezależnej wytwórni XBestCinema kręcili też sceny w Czarnobylu". gazetalubuska.pl (in Polish).
  16. 1 2 Marcin Cichoński (23 February 2021). "Abelard Giza: 'Życie nie jest cukierkowe, bajki też nie muszą'". gazetaprawna.pl (in Polish).
  17. ↑ Magdalena Nycz (30 January 2026). "Orzełek Iggy wzlatuje w Bielsku-Białej. Wyjątkowa prapremiera już 2 lutego". beskidzka24.pl (in Polish).
  18. ↑ "'Toy Story 4': Abelard Giza w nowym zwiastunie animacji". antyradio.pl (in Polish). 16 November 2018.
  19. ↑ "Canal+ pokaże serię filmów 'Planeta Singli. Osiem Historii' (wideo)". wirtualnemedia.pl (in Polish). 4 November 2021.
  20. ↑ "Abelard Giza i Jacek Stramik u Kuby Wojewódzkiego. Kim są? Co ich łączy?". kobieta.pl (in Polish). 16 October 2018.
  21. ↑ "'Otworzyć po mojej śmierci'. Spotkanie autorskie z Abelardem Gizą". madeinwm.pl (in Polish).
  22. 1 2 3 "Abelard Giza". lubimyczytac.pl (in Polish).
  23. ↑ "'Dzieci nie wybaczają nudy'. Książka Abelarda Gizy 'Hania, Tyśka i Szajka Brudziaków'". polskieradio.pl (in Polish). 15 December 2025.
  24. ↑ "Abelard Giza stworzył słuchowisko dla dzieci i rodziców. 'Taki akcyjniak dla całej rodziny'". dziendobry.tvn.pl (in Polish). 17 May 2026.
  25. ↑ Rafał Kowalski (19 May 2025). "Rozśmiesza widzów od 26 lat, miał problemy przez swoje imię. Jaki Abelard Giza jest prywatnie?". viva.pl (in Polish).
  26. ↑ "KRRiT ukarała TVP za żarty kabaretu Limo m.in. z papieża i osób starszych". wiadomosci.gazeta.pl (in Polish). 14 March 2013.
  27. ↑ Anna Wittenberg (22 March 2013). "Abelard Giza obraził papieża, teraz traci występ za występem. Kto przekracza granice, w Polsce nie zarobi". natemat.pl.
  28. ↑ "Żarty z papieża, staruszek i fanatyków. PiS oburzone". newsweek.pl (in Polish). 10 March 2013.
  29. 1 2 3 "Abelard Giza". filmweb.pl (in Polish).
  30. ↑ "Laureaci Nagrody Miasta Gdańska dla Młodych Twórców w Dziedzinie Kultury". gdansk.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2016-07-07.
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