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Jan Lewan, born in Poland in 1941, is a Grammy-nominated polka songwriter and band leader who was convicted of financial crimes in 2004. His life and crimes have been depicted in several films, including The Polka King with Jack Black.
Learn about the life and career of Jan Lewan, a Polish singer and pianist who became a polka star in the US. Read his story from his childhood in Poland to his tragic accident, his reunion concert and his documentary and movie.
Jan 9, 2018 · Marla Lewan is a fictional character in The Polka King, a Netflix film based on the true story of Jan Lewan, a polka musician who ran a ponzi scheme. In real life, Jan's wife was Rhonda, who divorced him and remarried after his release from prison.
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Jan Lewandowski is a polka musician and entertainer who starred in the Netflix movie The Polka King. Find out about his new CD, upcoming tour, videos, shop and more on his official website.
Jan 18, 2018 · In 2001, Jan “Lewan” Lewandowski was arrested for running a Ponzi scheme that robbed over 400 people of millions of dollars. In 2017, eight years after his release from prison, he was in...
Mar 16, 2018 · Netflix’s jaunty biopic The Polka King stars Jack Black as Polish charm bomb Jan Lewan, a polka band leader who became infamous for conning friends, fans, and retirees into a $4.5 million Ponzi scheme.
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The Polka King is a 2017 comedy film starring Jack Black as Jan Lewan, a Polish-American polka band leader who ran a Ponzi scheme. The film is based on a documentary and follows Lewan's rise and fall, as well as his relationship with his wife and friend.
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