Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
Polish
Spouse
Halina Szpilman
Children
2 children: Andrzej Szpilman, Christopher W. A. Szpilman
Education
Academy of Arts, Berlin, Chopin University of Music
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Popularity
Tier B -- 35,291 Wikipedia views/month
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Year context
Born in 1911 -- Chinese Revolution overthrows Qing Dynasty; William Howard Taft was US president
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Zodiac
Year of the Pig, sign of Sagittarius
Filmography (2)
AWARDS (5)
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Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta
WON
B
Gold Cross of Merit
WON
B
Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta
WON
B
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WON
Biography
Władysław Szpilman was a Polish Jewish pianist, classical composer and Holocaust survivor. Szpilman is widely known as the central figure in the Roman Polanski film The Pianist, which was based on his autobiographical account of how he survived the German occupation of Warsaw and the Warsaw Uprising.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Władysław Szpilman?
Władysław Szpilman was born on and passed away on at the age of 88.
Where was Władysław Szpilman born?
Władysław Szpilman was born in Sosnowiec.
What movies or shows has Władysław Szpilman been in?
Władysław Szpilman has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include Doctor Murek (1939), Wrzos (1938).
Where can I find more information about Władysław Szpilman?
You can find more about Władysław Szpilman on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
