Michael J. Pollard

Birth Name:

Michael John Pollack

Birth Place:

Passaic, New Jersey, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

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
Frequently takes on the role of comical characters
Often portrays youthful characters who find themselves in trouble
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
In 1968, he was the subject of a joke candidacy for the office of President of the United States
Is credited with coining the term "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys․"

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