Playwright, screenwriter, and former radio and television journalist. He studied history at the University of Warsaw and theatre studies at the State Drama School. In 1997 (at the age of 29), he achieved his first playwriting success with the play Schroeder’s Ketchup (Television Theatre), which prompted him to abandon journalism and focus on writing plays, scripts, and lyrics. For another Television Theatre play, The Lips of Mick Jagger, he was nominated for a Polityka Passport in 1999. This work also earned him the Minister of Culture Award for best dramatic text of the year, and is still performed in theatres abroad – in better times, in Russia, as well as in Latvia, Lithuania, and the Czech Republic. His subsequent plays included Some Species of Virgins, Some Species of Eagles, 4 Tons of Floors, Black Hearts, and the radio play Niepokonani 1920, performed by Polish Radio Channel 2 on the centenary of the Battle of Warsaw. Together with G. Guthman, he also created the libretto for the musical Letter from Warsaw, which premiered at the Warsaw Chamber Opera in 2019. Doman Nowakowski’s plays are valued for their fresh perspective. The artist captures the dynamics of contemporary life, often ironically and critically. His work reflects social reality with humor but also with a deep understanding of issues. He addresses topics that resonate with a wide audience, such as interpersonal relationships, moral dilemmas, and the clash between the individual and the system. This makes his works not only engaging for viewers and readers but also thought-provoking. Nowakowski is known for his brilliant dialogue. His dramatic texts and screenplays are full of sharp, intelligent diction that imbue the narrative with pace and energy, and his plays are distinguished by their unconventional form and originality. The playwright breaks theatrical conventions, introducing fresh approaches to narrative and character construction, and in his writing, he often confronts audiences with uncomfortable truths about the world. He avoids embellishing reality, which lends his works authenticity and expressive power. Thanks to these qualities, his work remains a vital voice in contemporary Polish culture. He is valued by both critics and audiences for his ability to capture the essence of our times in theatrical and literary form. Doman Nowakowski has also written screenplays for feature films such as The White Dress, Winged Pigs, The Seven Sins of Pop Coolture (which received multiple awards at film festivals), and Go Against the Tide (which was included in Netflix’s TOP 10 list in January 2025). He is also the screenwriter and creator of nearly 700 episodes of over 20 television series, including Bodo, 39 i pół, Na noże, Klub Szalonych Dziewic, Miodowe lata, Kasia i Tomek, Camera Cafe, Piąty stadion, Świat według Kiepskich, Okazja, and many others. Doman Nowakowski is also the author of the novel 39 i pół – jak poznałem Ankę, a prequel to the popular TVN series, written under the pseudonym Dariusz Jankowski. He also writes lyrics for songs, both serious and comedic.