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Michael J. Pollard Biography
Birth Name:Michael John Pollack
Birth Place:Passaic, New Jersey, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Recieved fifth place at the 1968 Laurel Awards for his work in "Bonnie and Clyde․"
- Got a "big break" in showbusiness when he was cast in the first season of "Dobie Gillis" as a replacement for the show's star Bob Denver, who was in the process of being drafted into the Army
- Often portrays youthful characters who find themselves in trouble
- Frequently takes on the role of comical characters
- Despite being 27 years old, he got the part of a 14-year-old character on "Star Trek" after his agen convinced the show's producer that he looked the part
- Is credited with coining the term "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys․"
- In 1968, he was the subject of a joke candidacy for the office of President of the United States
Awards
- 1968Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
- 1968BAFTA Film Award-Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles: nominated
- 1968Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
- 1968Golden Globe-Most Promising Newcomer - Male: nominated
- 1968Golden Laurel-Male Supporting Performance: nominated