ROMAN POLANSKI
Roman Polanski
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: August 18, 1933
Place of Birth: Paris, France
Biography
Roman Polański (born 18 August 1933) is a Polish-French film director, producer, writer and actor. Born in Paris to Polish parents, Polański relocated with his family to Poland in 1937. After surviving the Holocaust, he continued his education in Poland and became a critically acclaimed director of both art house and commercial films. Polański's first feature-length film, Knife in the Water (1962), made in Poland, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. He has since received five more Oscar nominations, and in 2002 received the Academy Award for Best Director for his film, The Pianist. He has also been the recipient of two Baftas, four Césars, a Golden Globe and the Palme d'Or. He left Poland in 1961 to live in France for several years, then moved to the United Kingdom where he collaborated with Gérard Brach on three films, beginning with Repulsion (1965). In 1968 he moved to the United States, immediately cementing his burgeoning directing status with the 1968 groundbreaking Academy Award winning horror film Rosemary's Baby.
Filmography
Starring
2026·
La scripteLui-même
2025·
Being Bo WiderbergSelf (archive footage)
Self
2025·
Breakdown: 1975Self - Director of Chinatown (archive footage)
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
2023·
The Playboy MurdersSelf (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self - Widower of Sharon Tate (archive footage)
Self
2019·
ValerieSelf
2017·
Mansfield 66/67Self - Filmmaker(archive footage)
2015·
Roman by PolanskiSelf
2012·
28 minutesSelf
2012·
Komeda, Komeda...Self
2012·
A Special DaySelf
Self
Self (archive footage)
2010·
Cracow by PolanskiSelf (archive footage)
Man in Tavern (archive footage)
Self (archive)
Self
2006·
Twist by Polanski2004·
Leçon de CinémaSelf
2004·
Tess: The ExperienceSelf
2004·
Filming 'Tess'Self
Self
Self
Self (archive footage), Self
Self
Self (archive footage)
Self
Self
1997·
Scene by SceneSelf
Himself
(archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
1988·
FranticTaxi Driver (uncredited)
1987·
Na siehste!Self
1986·
Wedden, dat..?Self
1982·
WortwechselSelf
1982·
Na sowas!Self
1982·
Chassé-croisé1981·
7 sur 7Self
1981·
Wetten, dass..?Self
1979·
Bavarian Film AwardsSelf
Self
1976·
Cérémonie des CésarSelf - Presenter
1975·
ApostrophesSelf
Self
1974·
Spécial cinémaSelf
1972·
Le Grand ÉchiquierSelf
Self (uncredited)
1968·
The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
1967·
Apropos FilmSelf
1967·
Lionpower from MGMSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Himself
1967·
The NomadSelf
Random Citizen
1955·
Trzy startyBasia's Brother
Fabrice Fournier
2023·
The FamilySelf
Self (archive footage)
2019·
An Officer and a SpyConcertgoer (uncredited)
Self
Self (archive footage)
Self
Self (archive footage)
Himself
Self
Self (archive footage)
Self
2012·
Close UpSelf (archive footage)
2011·
CarnageNeighbor
Self
2008·
BicycleBoy who wants to buy a bicycle
2008·
Il falso bugiardoSelf (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
2008·
Quiet ChaosSteiner
2007·
Rush Hour 3Det. Revi
Self
Self
2002·
The RevengeJózef Papkin
Himself
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2000·
Last PicturesSelf
Self
Self
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self
Self
1994·
Dead TiredRoman Polanski
1994·
A Pure FormalityInspector
1992·
Back in the USSRKurilov
1989·
En attendant GodotLucky
1976·
The TenantTrelkovsky
1974·
Blood for DraculaGambler
1974·
ChinatownMan with Knife
Self
Self
1972·
Con bravuraCaroler
1972·
What?Mosquito
1970·
Ciao, Federico!Self (uncredited)
1969·
The Magic ChristianSolitary Drinker
1968·
The New CinemaSelf
1968·
Mia and RomanHimself
Self
Alfred
1965·
RepulsionSpoon Player
1962·
Knife in the WaterYoung Man (voice)
1961·
SamsonPartner of Malina's Blackmailer (uncredited)
1961·
Ostrożnie yetiDriver
1961·
The Fat and the Leanthe lean
Romek
1960·
Bad LuckTutor (uncredited)
1960·
Innocent SorcerersDudzio
1959·
LotnaMusician (uncredited)
1959·
When Angels FallOld Woman
1959·
The LampA passer-by (uncredited)
Dancer
Bad Boy
1957·
Koniec nocy'Mały'
1957·
KanalResistance Member pushed into a Sewer (uncredited)
1957·
WrakiRomek
1956·
Nikodem DyzmaPorter (uncredited)
1955·
Magical BicycleAdaś
1955·
Godzina bez słońca1955·
A GenerationMundek
1953·
Three StoriesGenek "Mały" (segment 2)
Production
2023·
The PalaceWriter, Director
Director
2019·
An Officer and a SpyWriter, Director
Characters
Screenplay, Director
Director
2013·
Venus in FurScreenplay, Director
2011·
Tower HeistThanks
2011·
CarnageScreenplay, Director
2010·
Cracow by PolanskiIdea
2010·
The Ghost WriterProducer, Screenplay, Director
2008·
BicycleWriter, Director
Producer, Director
2005·
Le court des grandsDirector
2005·
Oliver TwistProducer, Director
2004·
Hedda GablerStage Director
2002·
The PianistProducer, Director
1999·
The Ninth GateProducer, Screenplay, Director
1994·
Death and the MaidenDirector
1992·
Bitter MoonProducer, Screenplay, Director
1991·
The King of AdsDirector
1988·
FranticWriter, Director
1986·
PiratesScreenplay, Director
1979·
TessScreenplay, Director
1976·
The TenantScreenplay, Director
1974·
ChinatownAdditional Writing, Director
Producer
1972·
What?Screenplay, Director
Writer
1971·
MacbethScreenplay, Director
1970·
A Day at the BeachProducer, Writer
Writer
1968·
Rosemary's BabyScreenplay, Director
Story, Screenplay, Director
1966·
NET PlayhouseWriter, Director
1966·
Cul-de-sacWriter, Director
1966·
G.G. PassionCo-Producer
1965·
RepulsionScreenplay, Director
Writer, Director
Writer, Director
1964·
A Taste for WomenScreenplay
1962·
MammalsWriter, Director
1962·
Knife in the WaterDirector, Screenplay
1961·
The Fat and the LeanProducer, Writer, Director
1960·
Bad LuckAssistant Director
1959·
The LampScreenplay, Director
1959·
When Angels FallScreenplay, Director
Writer, Director
1957·
A Toothful SmileScreenplay, Director
1957·
Koniec nocyAssistant Director
1957·
MurderWriter, Director
1957·
Break Up the DanceWriter, Director