Krzysztof Kieslowski

Director

Birthday June 27, 1941

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Poland

DEATH DATE Mar 13, 1996 (54)

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About

Polish director and screenwriter who was nominated for two Academy Awards for his work on Three Colors: Red.

Before Fame

He made his directorial debut at age 25 with the 1966 short The Office.

Trivia

He also directed and wrote the original screenplay for Three Colors: Blue and Three Colors: White.

Family Life

He married Maria Coutillo in 1967. The couple remained married until his death.

Associated With

He directed the 1994 Oscar-nominated film Three Colors: Red, which starred Irene Jacob .