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My Take
Pollak is the working actor I quietly cheer for. You may not recall his name, but you have felt his presence in A Few Good Men, The Usual Suspects, and Scorsese's Casino. With more than ninety films behind him, he is the kind of character actor who tightens a scene from its edges rather than its center. What I appreciate most is the range underneath that craft: a stand-up comic's timing, a screenwriter's ear, and later a podcaster's patience for the long conversation. Some performers chase the spotlight; Pollak earns his keep in the shadows, and that durability is genuinely impressive to me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kevin Pollak
- Name (Japanese)
- ケヴィン・ポラック
- Reading
- けゔぃん・ぽらっく
- Born
- October 30, 1957 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Occupation
- comedian / screenwriter / film producer / character actor / podcaster
2. Background
- High school
- Pioneer High School
- University
- San Jose State University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kevin Pollak born?
Born October 30, 1957 (age 68).
Where is Kevin Pollak from?
Kevin Pollak is from San Francisco, California, United States.
What does Kevin Pollak do?
Kevin Pollak works as comedian, screenwriter, film producer, character actor, podcaster.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.