Kevin Pollak

Born:October 30, 1957

Place of Birth:San Francisco, California, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Kevin Pollak, a versatile American talent, has made his mark in the entertainment industry as an actor, impressionist, game show host, and comedian. His journey into the world of comedy began at a remarkably young age, as he took the stage for stand-up performances when he was just 10 years old. By the time he reached 20, Pollak was already touring professionally, showcasing his comedic prowess to audiences far and wide.

In 1988, Pollak's career took a significant turn when he secured a role in the fantasy film "Willow," directed by the legendary Ron Howard and produced by the iconic George Lucas. This opportunity marked the beginning of Pollak's acting career, propelling him into the spotlight and setting the stage for his future success in the industry.

Pollak's talent for comedy and impressionism has captivated audiences around the world, earning him a reputation as a master of his craft. His ability to embody various characters and deliver spot-on impressions has solidified his status as a comedic genius, delighting fans with his quick wit and impeccable timing.

Beyond his work in film, Pollak has also made a name for himself as a game show host, bringing his unique charm and humor to the small screen. His engaging presence and infectious personality have endeared him to viewers, making him a beloved figure in the realm of game shows and entertainment.

Throughout his career, Pollak has showcased his versatility as an actor, taking on a diverse range of roles that highlight his talent and range. From comedic performances that leave audiences in stitches to dramatic portrayals that tug at the heartstrings, Pollak has proven time and again that he is a force to be reckoned with in the world of acting.

With a career spanning decades, Pollak has amassed a loyal following of fans who admire his talent, dedication, and infectious energy. His ability to connect with audiences on a deep and personal level has cemented his status as a beloved figure in the entertainment industry, earning him a special place in the hearts of many.

In addition to his work on screen, Pollak has also ventured into the world of podcasting, sharing his insights, experiences, and humor with a global audience. His podcast has become a platform for candid conversations, lively discussions, and engaging interviews, further showcasing Pollak's multifaceted talents and magnetic personality.

As a performer, Pollak continues to push boundaries, challenge expectations, and captivate audiences with his dynamic presence and unparalleled talent. His enduring legacy as a comedic icon and versatile actor serves as a testament to his passion for his craft and his unwavering commitment to entertaining and inspiring others.

Kevin Pollak's impact on the entertainment industry is undeniable, with his contributions spanning film, television, comedy, and beyond. As he continues to evolve as an artist and entertainer, Pollak remains a shining example of creativity, dedication, and sheer talent, leaving an indelible mark on all who have had the pleasure of experiencing his work.

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Filmography

Acting

A Few Good Men

Lt. Sam Weinberg

1992

When cocky military lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee and his co-counsel, Lt. Cmdr. JoAnne Galloway, are assigned to a murder case, they uncover a hazing ritual that could implicate high-ranking officials such as shady Col. Nathan Jessep.

War Dogs

Ralph Slutzky

2016

Based on the true story of two young men, David Packouz and Efraim Diveroli, who won a $300 million contract from the Pentagon to arm America's allies in Afghanistan.

Casino

Phillip Green

1995

In early-1970s Las Vegas, Sam "Ace" Rothstein gets tapped by his bosses to head the Tangiers Casino. At first, he's a great success in the job, but over the years, problems with his loose-cannon enforcer Nicky Santoro, his ex-hustler wife Ginger, her con-artist ex Lester Diamond and a handful of corrupt politicians put Sam in ever-increasing danger.

The Usual Suspects

Hockney

1995

Held in an L.A. interrogation room, Verbal Kint attempts to convince the feds that a mythic crime lord, Keyser Soze, not only exists, but was also responsible for drawing him and his four partners into a multi-million dollar heist that ended with an explosion in San Pedro harbor – leaving few survivors. Verbal lures his interrogators with an incredible story of the crime lord's almost supernatural prowess.

Willow

Rool

1988

The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring about her downfall. When the royal infant is found by Willow, a timid farmer and aspiring sorcerer, he's entrusted with delivering her from evil.

Hostage

Walter Smith

2005

When a mafia accountant is taken hostage on his beat, a police officer – wracked by guilt from a prior stint as a negotiator – must negotiate the standoff, even as his own family is held captive by the mob.

She's All That

Wayne Boggs

1999

High school hotshot Zach Siler is the envy of his peers. But his popularity declines sharply when his cheerleader girlfriend, Taylor, leaves him for sleazy reality-television star Brock Hudson. Desperate to revive his fading reputation, Siler agrees to a seemingly impossible challenge. He has six weeks to gain the trust of nerdy outcast Laney Boggs -- and help her to become the school's next prom queen.

The Whole Nine Yards

Janni Pytor Gogolak

2000

After a mobster agrees to cooperate with an FBI investigation in order to stay out of prison, he's relocated by the authorities to a life of suburban anonymity as part of a witness protection program. It's not long before a couple of his new neighbours figure out his true identity and come knocking to see if he'd be up for one more hit—suburban style.

End of Days

Bobby Chicago

1999

On 28 December 1999, the citizens of New York City are getting ready for the turn of the millennium. However, Satan decides to crash the party by coming to the city and searching for his chosen bride — a 20-year-old woman named Christine York. The world will end, and the only hope lies within an atheist named Jericho Cane.

Cop Out

Hunsaker

2010

Detectives Jimmy and Paul, despite nine years as partners, can still sometimes seem like polar opposites—especially when Paul's unpredictable antics get them suspended without pay. Already strapped for cash and trying to pay for his daughter's wedding, Jimmy decides to sell a rare baseball card that's worth tens of thousands. Unfortunately, when the collector's shop is robbed and the card vanishes with the crook, Paul and Jimmy end up going rogue, tracking down the card and the drug ring behind its theft, all on their own time and without any backup—except for each other.

Dr. Dolittle 2

Riley / Alligator

2001

A group of beavers ask Dr. Dolittle to save their habitat from loggers. The only hope is to get the forest preserved because it's the home of a protected bear, but there's a problem: the bear's the only bear in the forest, so she can't reproduce. Undaunted, Dolittle persuades a circus bear to help out, but he has to teach him not just the ways of the wild, but the wiles of lady bears too.

Buffalo '66

TV Sportscaster

1998

Billy is released after five years in prison. In the next moment, he kidnaps teenage student Layla and visits his parents with her, pretending she is his girlfriend and they will soon marry.

The Wedding Planner

Dr. John Dojny

2001

San Francisco's premiere wedding planner, Mary Fiore is rescued from an accident by the man of her dreams, pediatrician Steve Edison, only to find he is the fiancé of her latest client. As Mary continues making their wedding arrangements, she and Steve are put into a string of uncomfortable situations that force them to face their mutual attraction.

Wayne's World 2

Jerry Segel

1993

A message from Jim Morrison in a dream prompts cable access TV stars Wayne and Garth to put on a rock concert, "Waynestock," with Aerosmith as headliners. But amid the preparations, Wayne frets that a record producer is putting the moves on his girlfriend, Cassandra, while Garth handles the advances of mega-babe Honey Hornée.

That Thing You Do!

Boss Vic Koss

1996

A Pennsylvania band scores a hit in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as it can, with lots of help from its manager.

Injustice

Joker / Jonathan Kent (voice)

2021

When Lois Lane is killed, an unhinged Superman decides to take control of the Earth. Determined to stop him, Batman creates a team of freedom-fighting heroes. But when superheroes go to war, can the world survive?

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

Cupid

2006

Now that Santa and Mrs. Claus have the North Pole running smoothly, the Counsel of Legendary Figures has called an emergency meeting on Christmas Eve! The evil Jack Frost has been making trouble, looking to take over the holiday! So he launches a plan to sabotage the toy factory and compel Scott to invoke the little-known Escape Clause and wish he'd never become Santa.

The Whole Ten Yards

Lazlo

2004

Jimmy "The Tulip" Tudeski now spends his days compulsively cleaning his house and perfecting his culinary skills with his wife, Jill, a purported assassin who has yet to pull off a clean hit. Suddenly, an uninvited and unwelcome connection to their past unexpectedly shows up on Jimmy and Jill's doorstep; it's Oz, and he's begging them to help him rescue his wife, Cynthia.

Grumpy Old Men

Jacob Goldman

1993

For decades, next-door neighbors and former friends John and Max have feuded, trading insults and wicked pranks. When an attractive widow moves in nearby, their bad blood erupts into a high-stakes rivalry full of naughty jokes and adolescent hijinks.

Ricochet

Det. Larry Doyle

1991

An attorney is terrorized by the criminal he put away years ago when he was a cop.

The Santa Clause 2

Cupid

2002

Better watch out! The big guy in red is coming to town once again. This time, Scott Calvin -- also known as Santa Claus -- finds out there's an obscure clause in his contract requiring him to take on a wife. He has to leave the North Pole to fulfill his obligations, or else he'll be forced to give up his Yuletide gig.

Ewoks: The Battle for Endor

Voice Characterization (voice)

1985

The army of the Marauders, led by King Terak and the witch Charal, attack the Ewoks village, killing Cindel's family. Cindel and the Ewok Wicket escape and meet Teek in the forest, a naughty and very fast animal. Teek takes them to a house in which an old man, Noa, lives. Like Cindel, he also crashed with his Starcruiser on Endor. Together they fight Terak and Charal.

3000 Miles to Graceland

Damitry

2001

It was an ingenious enough plan: rob the Riviera Casino's count room during an Elvis impersonator convention. But Thomas Murphy decided to keep all the money for himself and shot all his partners, including recently-freed ex-con Michael Zane. With $3.2 million at stake, the Marshals Service closing in, Michael must track down Murphy.

Grumpier Old Men

Jacob Goldman

1995

A family wedding reignites the ancient feud between next-door neighbors and fishing buddies John and Max. Meanwhile, a sultry Italian divorcée opens a restaurant at the local bait shop, alarming the locals who worry she'll scare the fish away. But she's less interested in seafood than she is in cooking up a hot time with Max.

Red State

ASAC Brooks

2011

Set in Middle America, a group of teens receive an online invitation for sex, though they soon encounter Christian fundamentalists with a much more sinister agenda.

Middle Men

Curt Allmans

2009

Chronicles Jack Harris, one of the pioneers of internet commerce, as he wrestles with his morals and struggles not to drown in a sea of conmen, mobsters, drug addicts, and pornstars.

The Big Year

Jim Gittelson

2011

Three fanatical bird-watchers spend an entire year competing to spot the highest number of species as El Nino sends an extraordinary variety of rare breeds flying up into the U.S., but they quickly discover that there are more important things than coming out on top of the competition.

Goodrich

Cy

2024

Andy Goodrich's life is upended when his wife enters a rehab program, leaving him on his own with their young kids. Goodrich leans on his daughter from his first marriage, Grace, as he ultimately evolves into the father Grace never had.

The Aristocrats

Self

2005

One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.

L.A. Story

Frank Swan

1991

With the help of a talking freeway billboard, a "wacky weatherman" tries to win the heart of an English newspaper reporter, who is struggling to make sense of the strange world of early-90s Los Angeles.

Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp

Host

2020

The final volume of Time Warp digs deep into what makes us laugh over and over again as we reveal the greatest cult comedies and campy classics of all-time. From "Fast Time at Ridgemont High" and "Office Space" to "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," and "Showgirls."

Production

The Late Bloomer

Director

2016

A sex therapist goes through puberty after the successful removal of a benign tumor resting against his pituitary gland. He experiences all the changes and effects of puberty over a three-week period.