Kevin Pollak is an American comedian, a talented comedian of short stature

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American comedian Kevin Pollack is one of Hollywood's finest stand-up comedians. However, the passion for this comic direction does not prevent him from playing the role of a dramatic character, he is considered a universal film actor with a variety of roles. And although Pollack's work is dominated by comedic characters, he is able to create a fairly convincing and reliable image on the screen.

Kevin Pollack: Biography

The actor was born October 30, 1957 in San Francisco, California. Artistic abilities opened up in his teenage years and began to develop at a rapid pace. At the age of ten, Kevin Pollak began to perform the songs of his idol Bill Cosby. He especially excelled at singing along with the backing track.

At 24 years old, Kevin Pollack entered the San Francisco Comedy Competition where he finished second and won first place.life prize. As a result of the competition, he was offered to go on tour with a group of comedians. Returning, Kevin moved to Los Angeles and began performing in various comedy clubs, improving his skills in reincarnation. In his work, he focused on the parody genre, and the comedian's favorite characters for a long time were Peter Falk and William Shatner.

First Pollack film

Kevin made his film debut in 1987 with a small role in Richard Fleischer's The Million Dollar Mystery. The character of Officer Quinn was a success for Pollak, and the following year he starred in the television series Coming of Age. This time, Kevin played the indisputable head of the association of pensioners. During the production process, the actor wrote several scripts.

Kevin Pollak returned to the big screen in 1988. Together with comedian Overton, Rick played a duet in the fantasy film Willow. After that, Pollak organized his own show under the intriguing name "One Night Stand", which began to appear on the HBO channel. In addition, the actor participated in separate programs of The Johnny Carson Tonight Show.

Breakthrough

Kevin Pollak gained wide cinematic fame thanks to producer Barry Levinson, who cast him in the role of protagonist Aidan Quinn's colleague in the 1990 film "Avalon". After this film, producers and directors appreciatedthe creative potential of the actor, and he began to receive invitations to participate in major film projects. In 1991, Kevin Pollak played agent Stevie Martin in the film Los Angeles Story, and a year later he played the role of Lieutenant Sam Weinberg in Bob Reiner's detective drama A Few Good Men. In this film, the actor met with Hollywood stars of the first magnitude Demi Moore and Tom Cruise.

Star roles

A noticeable shift in the direction of success for Pollack occurred in 1995. He starred as a dishonest husband in a comedy called Miami Rhapsody, the film had a deafening response. The actor instantly became a star. His next role in the film "The Usual Suspects", the character of an illegitimate child, added to Kevin's popularity. And, finally, the image of the frontman, created by the actor in Martin Scorsese's "Casino", was the final touch in the prosperous image of Pollack.

The Nine Yards and other films

Kevin then convincingly played the President of the United States in The Exhumation, which was released to the public in 1999. The role was by no means a comedy, but Pollak brilliantly coped with the task. In 2000, the actor returned to his usual style and played a rather funny role of the Hungarian gangster Gianni Gogolak in the film "Nine Yards". And four years later, Kevin Pollack, whose films were becoming more and more popular, embodied the image of the father of his former character in the sequel called "Tenyards".

In subsequent years, the actor played minor roles in low-budget films, his comedic role turned into an unstable ship that fell into the stormy waves of American cinema. Kevin Pollak, whose height was only 1.65 meters, found it increasingly difficult to find a use for himself. And, in the end, the film sets of major film projects were closed to him. But since the winds of change are constantly blowing in Hollywood, one can hope that the actor will be able to return to his former demand.

Filmography

During his career, Kevin Pollak starred in more than fifty films and three TV series. Below is a select list of his films:

• "Mystery worth a million dollars" (1987), the role of an officer;
• "Avalon" (1990), the role of Izzy Kirk;
• "Second Self" (1991), character Phil;
• "Los Angeles Story" (1991), Frank Swan;
• "Ricochet" (1991), Larry Doyle;
• "Old Grumps" (1992), character Jacob Goldman;
• "Indian Summer" (1993), the role of Brad Berman;
• "Chameleon Man" (1995), character Matt;
• "Canadian Bacon" (1995), Stu Smiley;
• "Casino" (1995), the role of Phillip Green;
• "Miami Rhapsody" (1995), character Jordan;
• "The Usual Suspects" (1995), Todd;
• "House Arrest" (1996), the role of Ned Beindorf;
• "Don's Psychoanalyst" (1997), Dr. Richeputo;
• "Thugs" (1998), the role of Rudy;
• "Death Traveler" (1998), Whit Roy;
• "The End of the World" (1999), character Bobb Chicago;
• "Nine Yards" (2000), Gianni Gogolak;
• "Wedding Planner" (2000), Dr. John Doini;
• "The Stolen Summer" (2002), the role of Rabbi Jacobsen;
• "Blizzard" (2003), character Archimedes;
• "Ten Yards" sequel (2004), Laszlo Gogolak;
• "Hostage" (2005), character W alter Smith;
• "Hotel Niagara" (2005), the role of Michael;
• "The Lost Room" (2006), Karl Kreutzfeld;
• "Shark" (2007), LA Attorney;
• "Helpless" (2007), the role of Tom;
• "Otis" (2008), character Elmo;
• "Through the Lens" (2008), Tom Gilbert;

Currently, actor Kevin Pollack, whose filmography will be replenished with new films in the near future, is trying to improve his rating and is working on new scripts.