Janusz Olejniczak
Appearance
Janusz Olejniczak | |
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Born | |
Died | 20 October 2024 | (aged 72)
Occupation(s) | Classical pianist, actor |
Years active | 1958–2024 |
Janusz Olejniczak (2 October 1952 – 20 October 2024) was a Polish classical pianist and actor. He began playing the piano at the age of six.[1] He also performed the music in Roman Polanski's movie The Pianist, also appearing as the hand double for Adrien Brody, who plays pianist Władysław Szpilman.
Olejniczak died of a heart attack on 20 October 2024, at the age of 72.[2][3]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Chopin in Jazz - Adam Makowicz and Janusz Olejniczak". The Warsaw Voice.
- ↑ "Janusz Olejniczak, who played the piano parts in 'The Pianist' film, dies at 72". ABC News. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ↑ Daftari, Amir (21 October 2024). "Pianist in Oscar-winning 'The Pianist,' dies at 72". Newsweek. Retrieved 21 October 2024.