Michael J. Pollard 1939-2019
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- Опубліковано 21 лис 2019
- Michael John Pollard (born Michael John Pollack Jr.; May 30, 1939 - November 21, 2019) was an American character actor.
Born in Passaic, New Jersey, Pollard attended Montclair Academy and Actors Studio in New York. In 1959, Pollard had a tiny role as a shoeshine boy in an episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, "Appointment at Eleven" (Season 5 Episode 3) and as Herpetologist H. Eidelpfeiffer in "Anniversary Gift" (Season 5 Episode 6). Pollard also portrayed Homer McCauley, the dramatic lead, in a television adaptation of William Saroyan's novel The Human Comedy, narrated by Burgess Meredith. That same year Pollard appeared in the episode "The Unknown Town" of David Hedison's 16-segment NBC espionage TV series Five Fingers. Later that same year, Pollard appeared in episode five of CBS's The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis as Jerome Krebs, the first cousin of Maynard G. Krebs, played by Bob Denver. Pollard created the non-singing role of Hugo Peabody in the original Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie, and appeared in the short-lived Robert Young comedy/drama series Window on Main Street in the episode "The Boy Who Got Too Many Laughs". In 1966, he portrayed Bernie in an NBC espionage series, I Spy, in the episode "Trial by Treehouse" (October 19, 1966). Pollard was noted for his short stature, which allowed him to play youthful roles well into his twenties. One such notable role included the teenage-leader of an all-child planet in the haunting, iconic episode "Miri" on the original Star Trek series. He also appeared in the memorable first season episode of Irwin Allen's Lost In Space as a nameless Peter Pan-like boy who lives in the dimension behind all mirrors ("The Magic Mirror"). In 1967, he played the supporting role of C. W. Moss in Arthur Penn's Bonnie and Clyde, alongside Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, Gene Hackman, and Estelle Parsons, for which he received Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor. Also in 1967, Pollard played the lead role in Derek May's short drama, Niagara Falls. Pollard starred in Dirty Little Billy (1972), a revisionist biography of Billy the Kid at the beginning of his criminal career, set in Coffeyville, Kansas. In 1987, Pollard played the role of an inquisitive volunteer firefighter, Andy, in the film Roxanne, starring Steve Martin. The following year Pollard played the role of Herman (the homeless man who thought Bill Murray was Richard Burton) in the popular holiday movie Scrooged. Pollard played Bug Bailey in the popular 1990 film Dick Tracy. Pollard continued to work in film and television into the 21st century, including his appearance as "Stucky" in the 2003 Rob Zombie-directed cult classic House of 1000 Corpses.
Pollard passed away from cardiac arrest in Los Angeles, California on November 21, 2019 at the age of 80.
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An excellent tribute to him.
Thank You ,Steve, for this wonderful tribute, to a great character actor, with, the un forgettable face
One of a kind ...
His voice and demeanor... rip
He was a one off. Truly unique and unforgettable.
RIP Michael J. Pollard, Growing up in the 60s and onward I watched any film and tv show good or bad just because he was in it. He was an intriguing actor and unique presence, as well quirky bad boy sexy. I retain my hardcore crush on him to this day.
I worked in the camera crew on a feature with Michael Pollard as, of course, a pretty unique character. He could deliver his lines in the most unexpected ways. He was 'older' by then (1993?) but something of a youthful misfit still shined through.
Amen
Michael J. Pollard the most Diverse actor of all time ! From Star Trek - Gunsmoke - Andy Griffith - Zombies - Bonnie & Clyde ...Tv Actor & Movie Actor & Theatre ! Comedy - Drama - Action -Sci Fi ! Hollywood walk of Fame was Michael J Pollard - Everyones Friend RIP
Hip . Unique. and cool actor ❗🙏
Great face.
Little great actor!
So long cobbler, R.I.P.
I still can’t wrap my mind around losing so many greats this year: Dick Miller, Rutger Hauer, Billy Drago, Larry Cohen, Joe Pilato, Sid Haig, Eddie Money, Peter Fonda, Carol Lynley, Robert Forster, and now Pollard. What a sad time this has been.
I first saw him in Hannibal Brooks, he stole all the scenes he was in - and from Oliver Reed! R.I.P.
You're starting to piss him off...uh oh, The wrath of God and his son
He was in Scrooged and the Russian are coming.
@Lillie Belle , He was on an episode of the 1960s Star Trek.