American comedian Kevin Pollack is one of the best representatives of Hollywood, performing in the genre of standup. However, the fascination with this comic trend does not prevent him from playing the role of a dramatic character, he is considered a universal film actor with a diverse role. And although comedic characters dominate the work of Pollack, he is able to create a fairly convincing and reliable image on the screen.
Kevin Pollack: biography
The actor was born on October 30, 1957 in San Francisco, California. His artistic abilities opened in his teens and began to develop at a rapid pace. At the age of ten, Kevin Pollack began to perform the songs of his idol Bill Cosby. He especially succeeded in singing to the soundtrack.
At 24, Kevin Pollack took part in the Comedy Competition held in San Francisco, where he took second place and received the first prize in his life. Following the results of the competition, he was offered to go on tour with a group of comedians. Upon returning, Kevin moved to Los Angeles and began performing in various comedy clubs, improving his mastery of reincarnation. In his work, he focused on the genre of parody, and Peter Falk and William Shatner became favorite comedian characters for a long time .
The first film featuring Pollack
In the movie, Kevin made his debut in 1987, playing a small role in the film "Mystery at the Cost of a Million Dollars" directed by Richard Fleisher. The character of Officer Quinn succeeded in Pollack, and the next year he starred in the television series "Mature Age". This time, Kevin played the undisputed head of the Association of Retirees. In the process of staging, the actor wrote several scripts.
Kevin Pollack returned to the big screen in 1988. Together with comedian Overton, Rick played a duet in the fantasy film "Willow." After that, Pollack organized his own show under the intriguing title "One Night Visit," which began to appear on the HBO channel. In addition, the actor participated in separate programs of "Johnny Carson's Evening Show".
Breakthrough
Kevin Pollack gained wide cinematic fame thanks to the producer Barry Levinson, who took him on the role of ally of the protagonist Aidan Quinn in the film "Avalon", which was released in 1990. After this film, producers and directors appreciated the creative potential of the actor, and he began to receive invitations to participate in major film projects. In 1991, Kevin Pollack played agent Stevie Martin in the film "Los Angeles Story", and a year later he played the role of Lieutenant Sam Weinberg in the detective drama directed by Bob Rainer, "Some Good Guys." In this film, the actor met with first-rate Hollywood stars Demi Moore and Tom Cruise.
Star roles
A significant shift in the direction of success for Pollack occurred in 1995. He starred in the role of a dishonorable husband in a comedy called Miami Rhapsody, the film had a deafening resonance. The actor instantly became a star. His next role in the movie "Ordinary Suspects", the character of the illegitimate child added to Kevin's popularity. And finally, the image of the frontman, created by the actor in Martin Scorsese's film "Casino", was the last touch in Pollack’s prosperous image.
Nine Yards and other films
Then Kevin convincingly played the president of the United States in the film “Exhumation,” which was presented to the public in 1999. The role was by no means non-comedic, but Pollack brilliantly coped with the task. In 2000, the actor returned to his usual style and played a rather ridiculous role of the Hungarian gangster Gianni Gogolak in the movie "Nine Yards". And four years later, Kevin Pollack, whose films became increasingly popular, embodied the image of the father of his former character in a sequel called Ten Yards.
In subsequent years, the actor played secondary roles in low-budget films, his comedic role turned into an unstable little ship that fell into the stormy waves of American cinema. Kevin Pollack, whose growth was only 1.65 meters, was finding it increasingly difficult to use. And, in the end, the film sets of major film projects were closed to him. But since the wind of change is constantly blowing in Hollywood, one can hope that the actor will be able to regain its former relevance.
Filmography
During his career, Kevin Pollack starred in more than fifty films and three series. The following is a selected list of films with his participation:
- "Million Dollar Mystery" (1987), the role of an officer;
- Avalon (1990), the role of Izzy Kirk;
- "The Second Self" (1991), character Phil;
- Los Angeles Story (1991), Frank Swan;
- Ricochet (1991), Larry Doyle;
- "Old Grunts" (1992), character Jacob Goldman;
- Indian Summer (1993), the role of Brad Berman;
- "The Chameleon Man" (1995), Matt character;
- Canadian Bacon (1995), Stu Smiley;
- "Casino" (1995), the role of Phillip Green;
- Miami Rhapsody (1995), character Jordan;
- Suspicious Faces (1995), Todd;
- House Arrest (1996), the role of Ned Beindorf;
- The Psychoanalyst of the Don (1997), Dr. Richeputo;
- "Thugs" (1998), the role of Rudy;
- The Deadly Companion (1998), Whit Roy;
- "End of the World" (1999), the character of Bobb Chicago;
- Nine Yards (2000), Gianni Gogolak;
- The Wedding Planner (2000), Dr. John Dooney;
- "The Stolen Summer" (2002), the role of Rabbi Jacobsen;
- Blizzard (2003), character Archimedes;
- The Ten Yards sequel (2004), Laszlo Gogolak;
- "Hostage" (2005), character Walter Smith;
- "Hotel" Niagara "(2005), the role of Michael;
- The Lost Room (2006), Karl Kreuzfield;
- Shark (2007), Los Angeles Attorney;
- Helpless (2007), the role of Tom;
- Otis (2008), Elmo character;
- Through the Lens (2008), Tom Gilbert;
Currently, actor Kevin Pollack, whose filmography will soon be replenished with new paintings, is trying to improve his rating and is working on new scenarios.