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 of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Won | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Director The Pianist (2002) |
| 2002 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Picture The Pianist (2002) |
Broadcast Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Nominated | Broadcast Film Critics Association |
Best Director The Pianist (2002) |
| 2002 | Nominated | Broadcast Film Critics Association |
Best Director The Pianist (2002) |
Cannes Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Won | Cannes Film Festival |
Palme d'Or The Pianist (2002) |
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Lawyer: Roman Polanski's Family 'Very Upset Psychologically'
11/20/09 Polanski, who was arrested Sept. 26 as he arrived in Zurich to collect a film award, is "very courageous" and "I have never heard him complain," Temime said. | Popeater Movies -
Thompson 'withdraws Polanski support'
11/07/09 British actress Emma Thompson has agreed to withdraw her name from a petition to free Roman Polanski after a fan called on her to stop supporting the incarcerated filmmaker. | JAM! Showbiz -
Thompson 'Withdraws Polanski Support'
11/06/09 British actress Emma Thompson has agreed to withdraw her name from a petition to free Roman Polanski after a fan called on her to stop supporting the incarcerated filmmaker. | The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) -
Roman Polanski Film Tribute In Switzerland
11/06/09 Roman Polanski is being honored in Switzerland as the subject of a film tribute by the Swiss Film Archive. | Perez Hilton -
Roman Polanski's Mystery Illness
10/18/09 'The Bachelor' and 'Dancing With the Stars' star Melissa Rycroft recently got a touch of the swine flu, but wants everyone to know "how easy it is to battle this flu when you take the proper steps such as seeking the care of a doctor." | Popeater Movies -
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10/18/09 Stephanie Pratt , sister to creepy blondebeard Spencer, got DUI'd. | Gawker -
Kristen Stewart Thinks Your Vampire Driven Conversation Is Utterly Passe [Gossip Roundup]
10/11/09 Kristen Stewart hates talking Twilight as much as I do. | Gawker -
French pol Mitterrand forced to clarify 'sex with boys' comments after he defends Roman Polanski
10/08/09 A senior French politician, who jumped to the defense of Roman Polanski , appeared on national television to deny he's a pedophile after he wrote about paying boys for sex in a book. | New York Daily News - New York NY -
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10/06/09 Brett Ratner has an essay on BlackBook's website about how hard it is to be him because everyone is talking about how awesome Brett Ratner is on the internet. | Defamer -
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10/03/09 Everything seemed on the up and up last week. | E! Online