List of Famous people born in Poland

Walter Schnee was a German mathematician. From 1904 to 1908 he studied mathematics in Berlin. From 1909 to 1917 he worked at the University of Breslau. He then went to the University of Leipzig, where he stayed till 1954. He worked in the field of number theory.

Dariusz Adam Wolski is a Polish film and music video cinematographer. He is known for his work as the cinematographer on the Pirates of the Caribbean film series and on Alex Proyas' cult classics The Crow and Dark City. Many of his collaborations include working with film directors like Ridley Scott, Rob Marshall, Tony Scott, Gore Verbinski and Tim Burton. He has been a member of the American Society of Cinematographers since 1996 and a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences since 2004. Wolski has worked on several music videos with artists such as Elton John, Eminem, David Bowie, Sting, Aerosmith, and Neil Young.

Richard Konwiarz was a German architect. He was born in Tschempin and died in Hanover.

Paul Kleinert was a German theologian, born at Vielguth in Prussian Silesia.

Mischa Spoliansky was a Russian-born composer who lived for many years in Britain.