| Non-acting careers: performed magic shows at young age |
Big break: Restaurant (his first lead role)
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Defining characters: Wladyslaw Szpilman, Jack Driscoll, Noah Percy, Jack Starks
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Best movies: The Pianist, King Kong, The Jacket, Love the Hard Way, Restaurant, The Darjeeling Limited
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Best TV: N/A
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Stage credits: N/A
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Endorsements: N/A
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Other notable appearances/credits: He starred in Thin Red Line, in a minor role of Cpl. Fife
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Top awards: Academy Award for best actor for his role in Roman Polanski's WWII movie "The Pianist". He also received A Cesar Award (A french Award similar to the American Oscar) which made him the only American to receive it
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Other: starring in four other movies that will come out next year
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