Morgane Polanski

Morgane Polanski was born on 20 January 1993 in Paris, France, the daughter of renowned French‑Polish filmmaker Roman Polanski and celebrated French actress Emmanuelle Seigner. Growing up in a multicultural household, she became bilingual in French and Polish, sharing her childhood with a younger brother named Elvis. Her early education took place at the International School of Paris, where she was exposed to a broad artistic curriculum that nurtured her innate love for performance. After completing her secondary studies, Morgane pursued formal training in acting at the prestigious Drama Centre London and later at the Central School of Speech and Drama, graduating in 2014 with a solid foundation in classical and contemporary techniques. This academic background, combined with the influence of her illustrious parents, equipped her with a unique perspective on both screen and stage, allowing her to develop a distinctive voice within the industry.**

**Morgane’s professional career began at the tender age of nine when she made a credited appearance in her father’s Oscar‑winning film The Pianist (2002). She subsequently appeared in Oliver Twist (2005) and secured her first speaking role in The Ghost Writer (2010), also directed by Roman Polanski. In 2015, she expanded her repertoire by starring in the British independent horror Unhallowed Ground and, most notably, by portraying Princess Gisla in the History Channel’s acclaimed series Vikings, a role that cemented her status as a rising talent. Beyond acting, Morgane ventured into directing, creating short films such as The Stroke (2016) and The Understudy (2018), the former of which she also wrote. Her directorial ambitions continued with the Venice‑screened short Through the Looking Glass (2021), featuring Dame Siân Phillips. Recent projects include a starring role in Rene van Pannevis’s debut feature Looted (2019) and an announced appearance in Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch (2020). Morgane Polanski’s evolving career reflects a blend of heritage, rigorous training, and an adventurous spirit that continually pushes artistic boundaries.