Roman Polanski
- Biography
- Thanks to his darkly unique perspective and grim, often nihilistic approach to storytelling, director Roman Polanski has left an indelible mark on world cinema.
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- Born
- August 18, 1933
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Won | Oscar | Best Director The Pianist (2002) |
| 2003 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Picture The Pianist (2002) |
Broadcast Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Nominated | Broadcast Film Critics Association | Best Director The Pianist (2002) |
National Society of Film Critics
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Won | National Society of Film Critics | Best Director (Runner-up) The Ghost Writer (2010) |
| 2010 | Won | National Society of Film Critics | Best Screenplay (Runner-up) The Ghost Writer (2010) |
Films
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