Polanski born in Germany in 1933 . Moved to Poland and survived Holocaust . Critically acclaimed as actor and director : And 2002 's `` The Pianist , '' re-established Polanksi as a top-flight director . Married actress Sharon Stone in 1968 . Pregnant Tate later murdered by followers of Charles Manson . In 1972 Polanski pleaded guilty to having sex with 15 - old girl ; moved to France .
Polanski born in Germany in 1933 . Moved to Poland and survived Holocaust . Critically acclaimed as actor and director : Married actress Sharon Stone in 1968 . Pregnant Tate later murdered by followers of Charles Manson . In 1972 Polanski pleaded guilty to having sex with 15 - old girl ; moved to France .