1933- . Polish film director, born in Paris.
He suffered a traumatic childhood in
Nazi-occupied Poland, and later his wife,
actress Sharon Tate, was the victim of murder
by the Charles Manson `family'. His tragic
personal life is reflected in a fascination
with horror and violence in his work. His
films include Repulsion 1965, Cul de Sac
1966, Rosemary's Baby 1968, Tess 1979, and
Frantic 1988.