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Roman Polanski
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- Actor
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In short · Directing since 1955, 8 decades active, 61 credits, 1 Academy Award win.
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- In the news
Venice Classics Announces Restored Films Including Works by Polanski and Buñuel
“The Venice Classics lineup for this year will feature 19 restored films, including Roman Polanski’s 1966 film Cul-de-sac, which has been restored by Fixafilm. Other notable titles include a restoration of Tinto Brass’ 1967 film Deadly Sweet, shot in London and starring Jean-Louis Trintignant and Ewa Aulin. The full list of restored films will be available shortly. The lineup also includes works by renowned directors such as Luis Buñuel and John Cassavetes, highlighting the festival’s commitment to preserving cinematic heritage.”
- Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Directing
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23 credits
The Palace(2023)
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An Officer and a Spy(2019)
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Based on a True Story(2017)
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Venus in Fur(2013)
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Carnage(2011)
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The Ghost Writer(2010)
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Oliver Twist(2005)
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The Pianist(2002)
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The Ninth Gate(1999)
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Death and the Maiden(1994)
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Bitter Moon(1992)
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Frantic(1988)
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Pirates(1986)
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Tess(1979)
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What?(1972)
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Macbeth(1971)
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Rosemary's Baby(1968)
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Cul-de-sac(1966)
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Repulsion(1965)
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Mammals(1962)
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Murder(1957)
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Teeth Smile(1957)
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Break Up the Dance(1957)
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4 credits
Actor
19 credits
Valerie(2019)
Actor
FilmFrom Hate to Love(2018)
Leonid
TV
Rush Hour 3(2007)
Detective Revi
Film
The Revenge(2002)
Józef Papkin
Film
A Pure Formality(1994)
Inspector
Film
Back in the U.S.S.R.(1992)
Kurilov
Film
Back in the USSR(1992)
Kurilov
Film
Chassé-croisé(1982)
Actor
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The Tenant(1976)
Trelkovsky
Film
Chinatown(1974)
Man with Knife
Film
The Fearless Vampire Killers(1967)
Alfred
Film
Knife in the Water(1962)
Young Man (voice)
Film
The Fat and the Lean(1961)
The Lean
Film
Goodbye, See You Tomorrow(1960)
Romek
Film
Innocent Sorcerers(1960)
Dudzio
Film
The Lamp(1959)
Passerby
Film
When Angels Fall(1959)
Old Woman Bidding Her Son Farewell
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Two Men and a Wardrobe(1958)
Thug
Film
A Generation(1955)
Mundek
Film
Awards & Nominations
1 win · 4 nominationsAcademy Awards
- Won2002Oscar — Directing
- Nom2002Oscar — Best Picture
- Nom1980Oscar — Directing
- Nom1974Oscar — Directing
- Nom1968Oscar — Writing (adapted Screenplay)
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Additional credits15Show
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- Chaos: The Manson MurdersSelf · 2025
- Polanski, Horowitz. HometownSelf · 2021
- Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. MoreauSelf (archive footage) · 2014
- Weekend of a ChampionSelf · 2013
- Komeda, KomedaSelf · 2012
- Roman Polanski: Odd Man OutSelf · 2012
- Close UpSelf (archive footage) · 2012
- Roman Polanski: A Film MemoirSelf · 2011
- Komeda: A Soundtrack for a LifeSelf · 2010
- A British Horror FilmSelf · 2003
- The Evolution of SnuffSelf · 1977
- Polanski Meets MacbethSelf · 1972
- Weekend of a ChampionSelf · 1972
- Ciao, Federico!Self (uncredited) · 1970
- Lionpower from MGMSelf (archive footage) (uncredited) · 1967
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