Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Tuesday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
Belarusian, English, Esperanto, French, German, Italian, Latin, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
Parents
Karol Wojtyła, Emilia Wojtyła
Education
John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Theology faculty of the Jagiellonian University
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Popularity
Tier S -- 119,434 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 64
Career
Career spanning 28 years (1985-2013)
Year context
Born in 1920 -- Women gain the right to vote (19th Amendment); Woodrow Wilson was US president
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Zodiac
Year of the Monkey, sign of Taurus
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Notable
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Human Impact
0
Innovation
0
Giving
0
Sustainability
70
Cultural Uplift
38
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Filmography (8)
AWARDS (20)
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Aquinas Medal
WON
B
Armia Krajowa Cross
WON
B
Charlemagne Prize
WON
B
Congressional Gold Medal
WON
Biography
Pope John Paul II was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death in 2005. He was the first non-Italian pope since Adrian VI in the 16th century, as well as the third-longest-serving pope in history, after St. Peter and Pius IX.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was John Paul II?
John Paul II was born on and passed away on at the age of 84.
Where was John Paul II born?
John Paul II was born in Wadowice.
What movies or shows has John Paul II been in?
John Paul II has 8 credits in our database. Notable titles include Nineties (2013), B.B. King: The Life of Riley (2012), Nine Days that Changed the World (2010), Vyprávěj (2009), Papież Polak (1997).
Where can I find more information about John Paul II?
You can find more about John Paul II on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
