5. Roman Polanski
Roman Polanski, born in 1933, is a Polish-French filmmaker renowned for classics like ‘Chinatown’ and ‘The Pianist.’ In 1977, he was arrested in Los Angeles for drugging and raping 13-year-old Samantha Gailey. Polanski pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor and was sentenced to 90 days of psychiatric evaluation. After serving 42 days, he fled to France to avoid further prosecution. His fugitive status has led to a complex legacy in the film industry. (Biography.com)
