The People

Sydney Pollack is a very talented man. He is an Academy Award-winning director, producer, actor, writer and public figure, who directed and produced over 40 films. He was born on July 1, 1934, in Lafayette, Indiana, USA, to a family of Russian-Jewish immigrants. His mother, Rebecca Miller, was a homemaker. His father, David Pollack, was a professional boxer turned pharmacist. His parents divorced when he was young. His mother, an alcoholic, died at age 37, when Sydney Pollack was 16. He spent his formative years in Indiana, graduating from his HS in 1952, then moved to the New York City.

July 1, 1934[1] - May 26, 2008. Just passed away from cancer.

Which one of his movies will you remember the most? I was a big fan of his work. I’ll never forget Out of Africa, and The Interpreter. He was also a very good producer, he produced Michael Clayton and Breaking and entering(Anthony Minghella’s movie). This year the film industry is loosing a lot of great artists.

And also, “Sabrina” (remake with Harrison Ford) and “Searching for Bobby Fisher” are the two that come most readily to mind.

Filmography (Actor, Director, Producer)

Actor:

Made of Honor (2008) …. Thomas Bailey Sr. … aka Made of Honour (Australia) (UK)

“Under the Influence with Elvis Mitchell” (2008) TV series …. Guest

Michael Clayton (2007) …. Marty Bach

“The Sopranos” …. Warren Feldman (1 episode, 2007)
- Stage 5 (2007) TV episode …. Warren Feldman

“Will & Grace” …. George Truman (4 episodes, 2000-2006)
- Blanket Apology (2006) TV episode …. George Truman
- Cheatin’ Trouble Blues (2002) TV episode …. George Truman
- Cheaters (2001) TV episode …. George Truman
- Oh Dad, Poor Dad, He’s Kept Me in the Closet and I’m So Sad (2000) TV episode …. George Truman

Fauteuils d’orchestre (2006) …. Brian Sobinski … aka Orchestra Seats (Canada: English title: festival title) (UK) … aka Avenue Montaigne (USA)

The Interpreter (2005) (uncredited) …. Jay Pettigrew … aka Interprète, L’ (France)

Changing Lanes (2002) …. Stephen Delano

The Majestic (2001) (voice) …. Studio Executive

“Fling” …. Elizabeth’s Husband (1 episode)
- Pilot (????) TV episode …. Elizabeth’s Husband

“King of the Hill” …. Grant Trimble (1 episode, 2000)
- Transnational Amusements Presents: Peggy’s Magic Sex Feet (2000) TV episode (voice) …. Grant Trimble

Random Hearts (1999) …. Carl Broman

Eyes Wide Shut (1999) …. Victor Ziegler
… aka EWS (USA: promotional abbreviation)

A Civil Action (1998) …. Al Eustis

“Mad About You” …. Dr. Sydney Warren (1 episode, 1998)
- Cheating on Sheila (1998) TV episode …. Dr. Sydney Warren

“Frasier” …. Holden Thorpe (1 episode, 1994)
- The Candidate (1994) TV episode (voice) …. Holden Thorpe

Husbands and Wives (1992) …. Jack

Death Becomes Her (1992) (uncredited) …. E.R. Doctor

The Player (1992) …. Dick Mellon

Tootsie (1982) (uncredited) …. George Fields

The Electric Horseman (1979) (uncredited) …. Man who makes pass at Alice

“The New Breed” …. Austin Rogers / … (2 episodes, 1961-1962)
- Walk This Street Lightly (1962) TV episode …. Bert Masters
- The Compulsion to Confess (1961) TV episode …. Austin Rogers

War Hunt (1962) …. Sgt. Owen Van Horn

“Ben Casey” (1 episode, 1962)
- Monument to an Aged Hunter (1962) TV episode

“The Asphalt Jungle” …. Louie (1 episode, 1961)
- The Professor (1961) TV episode …. Louie

“The Deputy” …. Chuck Johnson (1 episode, 1961)
- Spoken in Silence (1961) TV episode …. Chuck Johnson

“Have Gun - Will Travel” …. Joe Gulp (2 episodes, 1961)
- Quiet Night in Town: Part 2 (1961) TV episode …. Joe Gulp
- Quiet Night in Town: Part 1 (1961) TV episode …. Joe Gulp

“The Twilight Zone” …. Arthur Willis (1 episode, 1960)
… aka The Twilight Zone: The Original Series (Australia)
… aka Twilight Zone (USA: new title)
- The Trouble with Templeton (1960) TV episode …. Arthur Willis

“Alfred Hitchcock Presents” …. Bernie Samuelson (1 episode, 1960)
- The Contest for Aaron Gold (1960) TV episode …. Bernie Samuelson

“The United States Steel Hour” …. Benson (1 episode, 1959)
- The Case of Julia Walton (1959) TV episode …. Benson

“Brenner” (1 episode, 1959)
- Family Man (1959) TV episode

“Playhouse 90″ …. Andres (2 episodes, 1959)
- For Whom the Bell Tolls: Part 2 (1959) TV episode …. Andres
- For Whom the Bell Tolls: Part 1 (1959) TV episode …. Andres

Director:

Sketches of Frank Gehry (2005)

The Interpreter (2005) … aka Interprète, L’ (France)

Random Hearts (1999)

Sabrina (1995) … aka Sabrina (Germany)

The Firm (1993)

Havana (1990/I)

Out of Africa (1985)

Tootsie (1982)

Absence of Malice (1981)

The Electric Horseman (1979)

Bobby Deerfield (1977) … aka Heaven Has No Favorites (Australia)

Three Days of the Condor (1975) … aka 3 Days of the Condor (Australia)

The Yakuza (1974) … aka Brotherhood of the Yakuza (UK: video title)

The Way We Were (1973)

Jeremiah Johnson (1972)

They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? (1969)

Castle Keep (1969)

The Swimmer (1968) (uncredited)

The Scalphunters (1968)

This Property Is Condemned (1966)

The Slender Thread (1965)

“Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre” (5 episodes, 1963-1965)
- The Game (1965) TV episode
- The Fliers (1965) TV episode
- Murder in the First (1964) TV episode
- Two Is the Number (1964) TV episode
- Something About Lee Wiley (1963) TV episode

“Kraft Suspense Theatre” (2 episodes, 1964-1965)
- The Last Clear Chance (1965) TV episode
- The Watchman (1964) TV episode

“Slattery’s People” (1 episode, 1964)
- Question: What Became of the White Tortilla? (1964) TV episode

“The Fugitive” (1 episode, 1964)
- Man on a String (1964) TV episode

“Breaking Point” (1 episode, 1963)
- Solo for B-Flat Clarinet (1963) TV episode

“Ben Casey” (10 episodes, 1962-1963)
- For This Relief, Much Thanks (1963) TV episode
- Suffer the Little Children (1963) TV episode
- A Cardinal Act of Mercy: Part 2 (1963) TV episode
- A Cardinal Act of Mercy: Part 1 (1963) TV episode
- I’ll Be Alright in the Morning (1963) TV episode
(5 more)

“The Alfred Hitchcock Hour” (2 episodes, 1962-1963)
- Diagnosis: Danger (1963) TV episode
- The Black Curtain (1962) TV episode

“The Defenders” (1 episode, 1963)
- Kill or Be Killed (1963) TV episode

“The Tall Man” (2 episodes, 1962)
- Phoebe (1962) TV episode
- Rio Doloroso (1962) TV episode

“Target: The Corruptors” (1 episode, 1962)
- The Wrecker (1962) TV episode

“Cain’s Hundred” (1 episode, 1961)
- King of the Mountain (1961) TV episode

Producer:

The Reader (2008) (filming) (producer)

Margaret (2008) (completed) (producer)

Recount (2008) (TV) (executive producer)

Leatherheads (2008) (executive producer)

The No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency (2008) (TV) (executive producer)

Michael Clayton (2007) (producer)

Breaking and Entering (2006) (producer)

Catch a Fire (2006) (executive producer) … aka Au nom de la liberté (France)

Sketches of Frank Gehry (2005) (executive producer)

The Interpreter (2005) (executive producer) … aka Interprète, L’ (France)

Forty Shades of Blue (2005) (executive producer)

In the Name of Love (2003) (executive producer) … aka Russian Wives (USA)

Cold Mountain (2003) (producer)

The Quiet American (2002) (executive producer) … aka Stille Amerikaner, Der (Germany) … aka The Spy (Philippines: English title)

Heaven (2002) (executive producer) … aka Heaven (France) (Germany)

Iris (2001/I) (executive producer)

Birthday Girl (2001) (executive producer)

Blow Dry (2001) (executive producer) … aka Über kurz oder lang (Germany)

Up at the Villa (2000) (executive producer)

The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) (executive producer) … aka The Mysterious Yearning Secretive Sad Lonely Troubled Confused Loving Musical Gifted Intelligent Beautiful Tender Sensitive Haunted Passionate Talented Mr. Ripley (USA: complete title)

Random Hearts (1999) (producer)

Poodle Springs (1998) (TV) (executive producer)

Sliding Doors (1998) (producer)

Bronx County (1998) (TV) (executive producer)

Sabrina (1995) (producer) … aka Sabrina (Germany)

Sense and Sensibility (1995) (executive producer)

Flesh and Bone (1993) (executive producer)

Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) (executive producer)

The Firm (1993) (producer)

“Fallen Angels” (1993) TV series (executive producer) (unknown episodes)

A Private Matter (1992) (TV) (executive producer) … aka Miss Sherri (USA)

Leaving Normal (1992) (executive producer)

Dead Again (1991) (executive producer)

King Ralph (1991) (executive producer)

Havana (1990/I) (producer)

White Palace (1990) (executive producer)

Presumed Innocent (1990) (producer)

The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) (executive producer)

Bright Lights, Big City (1988) (producer)

Out of Africa (1985) (producer)

Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre’s Best Kept Secret (1985) (executive producer)

Songwriter (1984) (producer)

Tootsie (1982) (producer)

Absence of Malice (1981) (producer)

Honeysuckle Rose (1980) (executive producer) … aka On the Road Again (USA: reissue title)

Bobby Deerfield (1977) (producer) … aka Heaven Has No Favorites (Australia)

The Yakuza (1974) (producer) … aka Brotherhood of the Yakuza (UK: video title)

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