Kevin Pollak
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․"
- Best known for playing the lead man's best friend
- Known for his celebrity impressions, including William Shatner, Johnny Carson, Robert De Niro and Christopher Walken
- 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 FilmNominated
- 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