Happy birthday! Roman Polanski turns 93 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary director turns 93 on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.

Roman Polanski is celebrating his 93rd 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 93rd 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 93.

Happy Birthday, Roman, you're the best!

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