Roman Polański
Born in 1933
Film
Roman Polanski is a renowned Polish-French filmmaker known for critically acclaimed movies like Rosemary's Baby and Chinatown.
Born in 1933, he survived the Holocaust and began his career in Poland before achieving international success.
Polanski's life has been marked by tragedy, including his mother's death in a concentration camp and his wife Sharon Tate's murder by the Manson Family.
In 1977, he pleaded guilty to unlawful intercourse with a minor and fled to France to avoid sentencing.
Despite controversy, Polanski continued his career, winning an Oscar for The Pianist in 2002.
His work is celebrated for its psychological depth and exploration of dark themes.
