Sydney Pollack (1934–2008)

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Sydney Pollack was an Academy Award-winning director, producer, actor, writer and public figure, who directed and produced over 40 films. Sydney Irwin Pollack was born July 1, 1934 in Lafayette, Indiana, USA, to Rebecca (Miller), a homemaker, and David Pollack, a professional boxer turned pharmacist. All of his grandparents were Russian Jewish ... See full bio »

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Won 2 Oscars. Another 26 wins & 41 nominations. See more awards »

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Known For

Tootsie
Tootsie Director
(1982)
Michael Clayton
Michael Clayton Producer
(2007)
Eyes Wide Shut
Eyes Wide Shut Victor Ziegler
(1999)
Out of Africa
Out of Africa Director
(1985)
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Filmography

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 2018 Amazing Grace (Documentary) (uncredited)
 2005 American Masters (TV Series documentary) (1 episode)
- Sketches of Frank Gehry (2005)
 1999 Random Hearts
 1995 Sabrina
 1993 The Firm (directed by)
 1990/I Havana
 1985 Out of Africa
 1982 Tootsie
 1974 The Yakuza
 1969 Castle Keep
 1968 The Swimmer (uncredited)
 1963-1965 Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (TV Series) (6 episodes)
- The Game (1965)
- The Fliers (1965)
- Murder in the First (1964)
- Two Is the Number (1964)
- War of Nerves (1964)
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 1963-1965 Kraft Suspense Theatre (TV Series) (3 episodes)
- The Last Clear Chance (1965)
- The Watchman (1964)
- The Name of the Game (1963)
 1964 Dr. Kildare (TV Series) (1 episode)
- A Candle in the Window (1964)
 1964 Slattery's People (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Question: What Became of the White Tortilla? (1964)
 1964 The Fugitive (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Man on a String (1964)
 1963-1964 Arrest and Trial (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- An Echo of Conscience (1964) ... (uncredited)
- The Quality of Justice (1963)
 1963 Breaking Point (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Solo for B-Flat Clarinet (1963)
 1963 Kraft Mystery Theater (TV Series) (1 episode)
- The Dark Labyrinth (1963)
 1963 Alcoa Premiere (TV Series) (1 episode)
- The Dark Labyrinth (1963)
 1962-1963 The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Diagnosis: Danger (1963)
- The Black Curtain (1962)
 1963 Wagon Train (TV Series) (1 episode)
- The Hollister John Garrison Story (1963)
 1963 The Defenders (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Kill or Be Killed (1963)
 1961-1962 Frontier Circus (TV Series) (3 episodes)
- Incident at Pawnee Gun (1962)
- The Inheritance (1962)
- Karina (1961)
 1962 The Law and Mr. Jones (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Poor Eddie's Dead (1962)
- Everybody Is Money (1962)
 1962 The Tall Man (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Phoebe (1962)
- Rio Doloroso (1962)
 1962 Target: The Corruptors (TV Series) (1 episode)
- The Wrecker (1962)
 1961 Shotgun Slade (TV Series) (4 episodes)
- Something to Die For (1961)
- A Gun and a Prayer (1961)
- Yankee Spy (1961)
- A Grave at San Gallo (1961)
 1961 Cain's Hundred (TV Series) (1 episode)
- King of the Mountain (1961)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

In 1961, he co-starred in an unsold pilot for an anthology series called "Now Is Tomorrow". See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie | 1 Print Biography | 3 Portrayals | 5 Interviews | 31 Articles | See more »

Alternate Names:

Sidney Pollack | Sidney Pollock

Height:

6' (1.83 m)

Spouse:

Claire Griswold  (his death)  (3 children)

Children:

Steven Sanford Pollack | See more »

Parents:

Pollack, Rebecca | Pollack, David

Relatives:

Pollack, Bernie (sibling) | See more »
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Personal Quote:

Timing is a big thing with actors. You don't ever want to over-rehearse, but you don't want them under-prepared either. Part of the trick is knowing when to roll the cameras. So many times I'll see a performance peak during the rehearsal process and they never quite get it back. That's why I'd rather be rolling early. See more »

Trivia:

The film The Electric Horseman (1979) was his last scope (2.35 AR) film for a long period. Pollack switched to shooting full frame (soft matte) with a 1.85 intended AR. This was driven by the fear of what damage home video did to widescreen movies with pan-and-scan transfers. His last movie The Interpreter (2005) was shot in scope. See more »

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