Roman Polański Photos, Filmography, Biography, and Actor Awards

Roman Polanski is a French-Polish film director, producer, writer and actor. Having made films in Poland, Britain, France and the USA, he is considered one of the few "truly international filmmakers." Polanski's films have inspired diverse directors, including the Coen Brothers, Atom Egoyan, Darren Aronofsky, Park Chan-wook, Abel Ferrara, and Wes Craven. Born in Paris to Polish parents, he moved with his family back to Poland in 1937, shortly before the outbreak of World War II. He survived the Holocaust and was educated in Poland and became a director of both art house and commercial films....
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Birthdate:	August 18, 1933
Birthplace:	Paris
Age:	78
Height:	5' 5"
Education:	National Film School in Łódź
Religion:	Atheism
Also known as:	Roman Polanski, Roman Polański, Polański, Roman

Movies with appearances by Roman Polański

Quiet Chaos
Rush Hour 3
The Revenge
Tribute to Alfred LePetit
A Pure Formality

Title	Released	Genre
Quiet Chaos	2008	World cinema
Rush Hour 3	2007	Action
The Revenge	2002	World cinema
Tribute to Alfred LePetit	1999	Short Film
A Pure Formality	1994	Thriller
Back in the USSR	1992	Thriller
The Tenant	1976	Black comedy
Chinatown	1974	Mystery
Blood for Dracula	1974	Horror
What?	1973
The Magic Christian	1969	Comedy
The Fearless Vampire Killers	1967	Comedy
Repulsion	1965	Psychological thriller
Knife in the Water	1962	Thriller
Samson	1961	Coming of age
The Fat and the Lean	1961	Short Film
Innocent Sorcerers	1960	Musical
Bad Luck	1960	Comedy
See You Tomorrow	1960	Romance Film
When Angels Fall	1959	Short Film
The Lamp	1959	Short Film
Lotna	1959	War film
Two Men and a Wardrobe	1958	Short Film
A Generation	1955	War film

Honors and Awards of Roman Polański

Academy Award for Best Director

The Pianist

Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film

Chinatown

Silver Bear for Best Director

The Ghost Writer

Year	Award & Category	Movie
2002	Won the BAFTA Award for Best Direction	The Pianist
1974	Won the BAFTA Award for Best Direction	Chinatown
2002	Won the BAFTA Award for Best Film	The Pianist
2002	Won the Palme d'Or	The Pianist
1962	Won the FIPRESCI Prize	Knife in the Water
2002	Won the César Award for Best Director	The Pianist
2003	Won the César Award for Best Director	The Pianist
1980	Won the César Award for Best Director	Tess
2003	Won the César Award for Best Film	The Pianist
1980	Won the César Award for Best Film	Tess
2011	Won the César Award for Best Director	The Ghost Writer
2011	Won the César Award for Best Writing - Adaptation	The Ghost Writer
2012	Won the César Award for Best Writing - Adaptation	Carnage
1969	Won the David di Donatello for Best Foreign Director	Rosemary's Baby
2003	Won the David di Donatello for Best Foreign Film	The Pianist
2010	Won the European Film Award for Best Film	The Ghost Writer
2010	Won the European Film Award for Best Director	The Ghost Writer
2010	Won the European Film Award for Best Screenwriter	The Ghost Writer
1999	Won the European Achievement in World Cinema	The Ninth Gate
2003	Won the Goya Award for Best European Film	The Pianist
1980	Won the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Director	Tess
1971	Won the National Board of Review Award for Best Film	Macbeth
2002	Won the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director	The Pianist
1980	Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director	Tess
1974	Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director	Chinatown
2002	Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director	The Pianist
2002	Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture	The Pianist
1968	Nominated for the Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay	Rosemary's Baby
2002	Nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Direction	The Pianist
1974	Nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Direction	Chinatown
1963	Nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Film	Knife in the Water
1974	Nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Film	Chinatown
2002	Nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Film	The Pianist
1975	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film	Chinatown
1981	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film	Tess
2003	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film	The Pianist
2002	Nominated for the BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Director	The Pianist
2002	Nominated for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film	The Pianist
1962	Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film	Knife in the Water
1962	Nominated for the FIPRESCI Prize	Knife in the Water
1962	Nominated for the Golden Lion	Knife in the Water
1974	Nominated for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film	Chinatown
1968	Nominated for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film	Rosemary's Baby
1995	Nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Director	Death and the Maiden
1969	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture	Rosemary's Baby
2003	Nominated for the César Award for Best Director	The Pianist
1980	Nominated for the César Award for Best Director	Tess
2003	Nominated for the César Award for Best Film	The Pianist
1980	Nominated for the César Award for Best Film	Tess
2003	Nominated for the David di Donatello for Best Foreign Film	The Pianist
2003	Nominated for the Goya Award for Best European Film	The Pianist
2010	Nominated for the Satellite Award for Best Director	The Ghost Writer
2010	Nominated for the Satellite Award for Best Adapted Screenplay	The Ghost Writer
2010	Nominated for the European Film Award for Best Film	The Ghost Writer
2010	Nominated for the European Film Award for Best Director	The Ghost Writer
2010	Nominated for the European Film Award for Best Screenwriter	The Ghost Writer
2010	Nominated for the People´s Choice Award for Best European Film	The Ghost Writer
2011	Nominated for the Goya Award for Best European Film	The Ghost Writer
2011	Nominated for the César Award for Best Film	The Ghost Writer
2011	Nominated for the César Award for Best Director	The Ghost Writer
2011	Nominated for the César Award for Best Writing - Adaptation	The Ghost Writer
1999	Nominated for the European Achievement in World Cinema	The Ninth Gate
2012	Nominated for the Goya Award for Best European Film	Carnage
2012	Nominated for the César Award for Best Writing - Adaptation	Carnage
2012	Nominated for the David di Donatello for Best European Film	Carnage

Roman Polański Image Gallery

Polanski at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival

Polanski's star on the o do walk of fame

Films produced or directed by Roman Polański

Title	Released	Role	Genre
The Ninth Gate	1999	Produced & Directed	Thriller
The Pianist	2002	Produced & Directed	War film
Oliver Twist	2005	Produced & Directed	Film adaptation
The Fat and the Lean	1961	Produced & Directed	Short Film
The Ghost Writer	2010	Produced & Directed	Mystery
Chinatown	1974	Directed	Mystery
Tess	1979	Directed	Tragedy
Macbeth	1971	Directed	Costume drama
Frantic	1988	Directed	Thriller
Bitter Moon	1993	Directed	Erotica
Repulsion	1965	Directed	Psychological thriller
Knife in the Water	1962	Directed	Thriller
The Fearless Vampire Killers	1967	Directed	Comedy
Cul-de-Sac	1966	Directed	Black comedy
What?	1973	Directed
Two Men and a Wardrobe	1958	Directed	Short Film
Pirates	1986	Directed	Comedy
Les plus belles escroqueries du monde	1964	Directed	World cinema
The Tenant	1976	Directed	Black comedy
Mammals	1962	Directed	Short Film
A Murderer	1957	Directed	Short Film
Break Up the Dance	1957	Directed	Short Film
Teeth Smile	1957	Directed	Short Film
When Angels Fall	1959	Directed	Short Film
Rosemary's Baby	1968	Directed	Horror
To Each His Own Cinema	2007	Directed	Short Film
The Lamp	1959	Directed	Short Film
Knife in the Water: Bonus Material	1962	Directed
Death and the Maiden	1994	Directed	Film adaptation
Carnage	2011	Directed	Comedy
Afternoon of a Champion	1972	Directed	Documentary

Written works by Roman Polański

Depoimento
Knife in the Water; Repulsion; And, Cul-De-Sac
Rosemary's baby
Roman by Polanski
Three Films

Title
Depoimento
Knife in the Water; Repulsion; And, Cul-De-Sac
Rosemary's baby
Roman by Polanski
Three Films
Roman
Roman Polanski's What?
What?

Personal relationships of Roman Polański

Emmanuelle Seigner
Wed: 8/30/1989
Sharon Tate
Married 1 year
Barbara Kwiatkowska-Lass
Married 2 years

Significant Other	Relationship	Date Started	Date Ended	Duration
Emmanuelle Seigner	Marriage	Aug. 30, 1989
Sharon Tate	Marriage	Jan. 20, 1968	Aug. 9, 1969	1 year
Barbara Kwiatkowska-Lass	Marriage	Sept. 19, 1959	1962	2 years

Famous friends of Roman Polański

Abigail Folger, Wojciech Frykowski

Frequently Asked Questions about Roman Polański

Q:
For which awards has Roman Polański been nominated?
A:
Award nominations include:
- Academy Award for Best Director for the movie "Tess"
- Academy Award for Best Director for the movie "Chinatown"
- Academy Award for Best Director for the movie "The Pianist"
- Academy Award for Best Picture for "The Pianist"
- Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay for "Rosemary's Baby"
Q:
How tall is Roman Polański?
A:
Roman Polański is 5 feet, 5 inches tall.
Q:
Which famous celebrities are friends with Roman Polański?
A:
Roman Polański is friends with Abigail Folger.
Q:
Where was Roman Polański born?
A:
Roman Polański was born in Paris.
Q:
What are some of the films directed by Roman Polański?
A:
The following films were directed by Roman Polański:
- Bitter Moon
- Chinatown
- Cul-de-Sac
- Frantic
- Knife in the Water
- Les plus belles escroqueries du monde

Roman Polański Filmography