Dagmara Domińczyk

Dagmara Domińczyk, born on July 17, 1976, is a Polish-born actress known for her diverse roles in both film and television. She has showcased her talent in various notable films, including "Rock Star" (2001), "The Count of Monte Cristo" (2002), "Kinsey" (2004), "Trust the Man" (2005), "Lonely Hearts" (2006), "Running with Scissors" (2006), "Higher Ground" (2011), "The Letter" (2012), "The Immigrant" (2013), "Big Stone Gap" (2014), "A Woman, a Part" (2016), "The Assistant" (2019), and "The Lost Daughter" (2021).
In addition to her film work, Domińczyk has made significant contributions to television. She notably portrayed a main role in the HBO comedy-drama series "Succession" from 2018 to 2023.
Outside of her acting career, Domińczyk has also ventured into writing. In 2013, she released her novel titled "The Lullaby of Polish Girls," showcasing her talent and versatility beyond the screen.


Dagmara Domińczyk was born in Kielce to Aleksandra and Mirosław Domińczyk. Her father was a member of the Polish Solidarity movement, and due to her parents' political associations, the family relocated to New York City in 1983 as asylum seekers. Her father's involvement with Amnesty International and the Solidarity movement played a significant role in their decision to seek asylum.
Domińczyk comes from a family of performers, being the older sister of actresses Marika Domińczyk and Veronika Domińczyk. She attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School in Manhattan for her education. After high school, she pursued further studies at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Drama in Pittsburgh, graduating in 1998. Her education laid the foundation for her successful career in acting.


In 1999, Dagmara Domińczyk made her acting debut on Broadway as the understudy for Anna Friel in Patrick Marber's production of Closer. The following year, she transitioned to the big screen, making her feature film debut as Claire in the romantic comedy Keeping the Faith, written by Stuart Blumberg.
In 2001, Domińczyk starred as Tania Asher in Rock Star, showcasing her versatility as an actress. The subsequent year, she portrayed Mercédès Mondego (née Herrera), Edmond Dantès' fiancée, in the screen adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo, a role that further demonstrated her talent.


Returning to Broadway in 2003, Domińczyk portrayed Caroline Bramble in a production of Enchanted April. She then ventured into television, landing guest-starring roles in various series such as Kinsey (2004), 24 (2005), and The Bedford Diaries (2006).
In 2011, Domińczyk co-starred in Higher Ground, Vera Farmiga's directorial debut drama film, portraying a religious group member facing a brain tumor. The following year, she appeared in the psychological thriller The Letter and James Gray's drama film The Immigrant (2013).
Alongside her acting career, Domińczyk pursued writing and published her first novel, The Lullaby of Polish Girls, in 2013, drawing inspiration from her upbringing in Poland.


Domińczyk continued her successful career with roles in films like Jack Strong (2014) and Let's Kill Ward's Wife (2014). She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Karolina Novotney in HBO's hit comedy-drama series Succession, which aired from 2018 to 2023.
In 2021, Domińczyk starred in Maggie Gyllenhaal's psychological drama The Lost Daughter alongside Olivia Colman and Dakota Johnson. Her versatility shone once again in 2023 with roles in Sophia Coppola's biographical drama Priscilla and the satirical teen comedy Bottoms directed by Emma Seligman.

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