(born 1933), French film director, of Polish descent. His second wife, the actress Sharon Tate (1943–69), was one of the victims of a multiple murder by followers of the cult leader Charles Manson. Notable films: Rosemary's Baby (1968), Chinatown (1974), and The Pianist (2002), for which he won an Oscar.
Definition of Polanski, Roman in US English:
Polanski, Roman
proper nounpəˈlanskē
(born 1933), French movie director. His second wife, actress Sharon Tate (1943–69), was one of the victims of a multiple murder by followers of cult leader Charles Manson. Notable movies: Rosemary's Baby (1968), Chinatown (1974), Tess (1979), and The Pianist (2002).