Happy birthday! Roman Polanski turns 91 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on August 18, 2024

The iconic and legendary director turns 91 on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024.

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Roman Polanski is celebrating his 91st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director Roman Polanski (The Ghost Writer, The Pianist, Chinatown, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 91st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Polanski, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on August 18, 1933, Roman Polanski's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Polanski's not just a great director, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Roman hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Roman Polanski as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 91.

Happy Birthday, Roman, you're the best!