Janusz Olejniczak

Janusz Olejniczak
Olejniczak performing in Chicago
Born(1952-10-02)2 October 1952
Wrocław, Poland
Died20 October 2024(2024-10-20) (aged 72)
Occupation(s)Classical pianist, actor
Years active1958–2024

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

  1. ↑ "Chopin in Jazz - Adam Makowicz and Janusz Olejniczak". The Warsaw Voice.
  2. ↑ "Janusz Olejniczak, who played the piano parts in 'The Pianist' film, dies at 72". ABC News. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  3. ↑ Daftari, Amir (21 October 2024). "Pianist in Oscar-winning 'The Pianist,' dies at 72". Newsweek. Retrieved 21 October 2024.

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