Magda Umer (/ˈʊmɛər/; born Małgorzata Magda Umer, October 9, 1949) is a Polish singer[1] and performer of sung poetry, journalist, author, film director, screenwriter, actress, and author of recitals.

Her father was Jewish,[3] son of Otylia and Wincenty Umer, brother of Adam Humer.

Both of Magda Umer's parents were atheists; she converted to Roman Catholicism as an adult.

Later she studied at the Faculty of Polish Philology at Warsaw University.

By order of the President of the Republic of 15 December 2000 "for outstanding contribution to the activities of the student movement, for achievements in social work" Umer was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Restoration of Poland.