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Kevin Pollak Biography

Birth Name:Kevin Elliot Pollak

Birth Place:San Francisco, California, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Writer, Director, Editorial department

Fast Facts

  • Named one of the top 10 hardest working film actors by Variety
  • Acting career began with small parts on television programs, including "Hot Flashes" and "Amen․"
  • Began performing stand-up comedy at 10 years old
  • Quote: "As rewarding as a good film role can be, there is just nothing like getting up on a stage and taking an audience for a ride․ You make a movie, and the audience may not see it for another 10 months․ Here [onstage], you know immediately their reaction․"
  • Known for his celebrity impressions, including William Shatner, Johnny Carson, Robert De Niro and Christopher Walken
  • Best known for playing the lead man's best friend
  • Hosts weekly poker games and plays against some of Hollywood's biggest celebrities

Awards

  • 1995ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
  • 1995ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
  • 1995NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
  • 1999Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actor - Action/Science-Fiction: nominated
  • 2001OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2004Stinker Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2010Streamy Award-Best Hosted Web Series: nominated
  • 2010Streamy Award-Best Web Series Host: nominated
  • 2010Streamy Award-Best Ensemble Cast in a Web Series: winner
  • 2015Best Documentary Feature Film-: nominated
  • 2016Festival Award-Best Comedy: winner
  • 2019Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2024Festival Prize-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2025Jury Prize-Best Actor Feature Film: winner