Leszek Lichota, in a conversation for the "Żurnalisty" podcast, talked about the difficult beginnings of his acting career. He admitted that due to extreme exhaustion, while combining work in the theatre with a role in a TV series, he once fell asleep at the wheel of his car. The actor described this moment as a "shocking awakening" and a signal that he had paid too high a price for his professional determination.

Exhaustion at the start of his career

Lichota recalled a time when he commuted between cities, combining theatre work with the series "Na Wspólnej", which pushed him to the edge of his physical capabilities.

Falling asleep at the wheel

The actor confessed that he once lost alertness and fell asleep while driving a car, which made him realize the seriousness of the situation.

Reflection on the price of success

This experience prompted Lichota to reflect on the limits of professional sacrifice and the real cost of determination in pursuing a goal.

Personal and professional context

The statement was made in the broader context of an interview about his career, which also touched on the topic of his long-term relationship with Ilona Wrońska.

Leszek Lichota, a renowned actor known for roles in "Wataha" or the new version of "Znachor", in a candid conversation for the "Żurnalisty" podcast, revealed a little-known, dark episode from the beginnings of his professional journey. He described a period when he was simultaneously acting in the series "Na Wspólnej" and working in the theatre, which involved intense commuting between cities. As he admitted, he was functioning on the edge of extreme exhaustion at the time. The culmination of these memories was a dangerous road incident. "I happened to fall asleep" – Lichota confessed, describing the moment he lost alertness at the wheel. The phrase "I changed lanes and woke up on another one", quoted by one of the news portals, underscores the suddenness and terror of a situation that could have ended in tragedy. The actor indicated that this incident was a kind of shock and a wake-up call for him. Leszek Lichota is a graduate of the Acting Department of the Warsaw Theatre Academy. He entered the wider public consciousness in the early 2000s thanks to a role in the popular series "Na Wspólnej", which for many years was one of the flagship TV productions and a launching pad for many Polish actors. This experience became a turning point in his reflection on professional life. As he emphasized, it made him realize "how high a price professional determination can have". Lichota's statement fits into a broader discussion about the psychological and physical costs that people striving for success in demanding professions, such as acting, sometimes bear. His story serves as a warning against ignoring signs of overwork. The interview also touched on personal threads, including the topic of his long-term, informal relationship with actress Ilona Wrońska, which ended in 2023, and his current private life. „Zdarzyło mi się zasnąć” (I happened to fall asleep) — Leszek Lichota Lichota's story, first published by Fakt24.pl on February 23rd and then discussed more widely by Plotek.pl the following day, was met with a lively reception in the media. It is a personal testimony to the pressure that can accompany building a career in show business, but also a universal lesson on the importance of maintaining work-life balance and personal safety.

Mentioned People

  • Leszek Lichota — Polish theatre, film and television actor, talking about exhaustion at the start of his career
  • Ilona Wrońska — Polish actress, former life partner of Leszek Lichota