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Gavin Polone Biography

Birth Name:Gavin Polone

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Producer, Actor, Director

Fast Facts

  • Writes an online column for "The New York Times Magazine․"
  • Was able to graduate from U․C․ Berkeley in just three years
  • Perhaps best known for his work on Larry David's "Curb Your Enthusiasm․"
  • Is openly, and ominously, known as the Dark Prince of Hollywood
  • Owns a restaurant in Hollywood called The Waffle
  • Has become a pundit, who has commented on many subjects, from the Writers Guild of America strike to the Tiger Woods infidelity scandal
  • Upon graduation from U․C․ Berkeley, he obtained a realtor's license and applied to work for the Central Intelligence Agency

Awards

  • 2002Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2006Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2008Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Miniseries or Movie: nominated
  • 2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated