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Roman Polanski

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Key facts

Birth name Raymond Roman Thierry Liebling[1]
Born 18 August 1933, Paris, France[1]
Nationality Polish and French[1]
First feature film *Knife in the Water* (1962)[3]
Academy Award Won for *The Pianist* (2002)[3]
1977 case Arrested and pleaded guilty to statutory rape[3]

Roman Polanski is a French-Polish film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor born in Paris on 18 August 1933. He is known for films such as *Knife in the Water*, *Rosemary’s Baby*, *Chinatown*, and *The Pianist*.

Context

Roman Polanski was born in Paris on 18 August 1933 [1]. His first feature film was *Knife in the Water* in 1962 [3]. He won an Academy Award for *The Pianist* in 2002 [3]. In 1977, he was arrested and pleaded guilty to a charge of statutory rape [3]. Sources differ on the exact wording of his nationality, with some calling him Polish-French, others French-Polish, and some simply Polish [1][2][3].

Documented claims

  • Roman Polanski is a French-Polish film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. [2]
  • He is known for films such as *Knife in the Water*, *Rosemary’s Baby*, *Chinatown*, and *The Pianist*. [3]
  • After the 1977 case, he remained active in theatre and motion pictures in France. [3]

Questions and answers

What is Roman Polanski best known for?

He is best known for directing films such as *Knife in the Water*, *Rosemary’s Baby*, *Chinatown*, and *The Pianist* [3].

What did Roman Polanski say about Sharon Tate?

The sources do not mention any statements he made about Sharon Tate.

How did Roman Polanski feel about Once Upon a Time in Hollywood?

The sources do not mention his feelings about that film.

What movie was Roman Polanski making when Sharon Tate died?

The sources do not specify which film he was making at that time.

Sources

  1. Roman Polanski — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Polanski, Roman (1933-) Biography — screenonline.org.uk (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Roman Polanski Movies and Shows — tv.apple.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People