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- Born: October 30, 1957
- Birthplace: San Francisco, California
- Host of Kevin Pollak's Chat Show
- 2009 film appearances: Middle Men, Choose and Sweetwater
- Avid poker player
- Appeared on Celebrity Poker Showdown
- Appeared in the Illeana Douglas web series "Easy to Assemble"
- Wrote: The Underworld (1997)
- Stand-up special: Kevin Pollak, Stop With The Kicking
- In "Top 100 Comedians" by Comedy Central
- Noted impressionist: Impressions include William Shatner as Captain Kirk, Christopher Walken, Peter Falk and Alan Arkin
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Kevin Pollak is a writer, actor and comedian. He began his career on the stand-up circuit, where he achieved national success before moving into acting in his early twenties. In 1988, Pollak appeared in the film Willow, directed by Ron Howard. More film roles followed, including prominent parts in A Few Good Men, The Usual Suspects and The End of Days.
Pollak's web series, Kevin Pollak's Chat Show, premiered March 22, 2009.
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Kevin Pollak's Chat Show
Pollak hosts a web-based interview show once per week, airing live on UStream Sundays at 8pm EST. Archived episodes can be found on iTunes, as well as the show's official website.The show is filmed at the Mahalo.com studio.
Notable guests have included Kevin Smith, Hank Azaria, Seth MacFarlane, and Matthew Perry.
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Pollak Stirs Up Web Chatter with Angry Birthday Reply
Pollak recently caused a minor Internet stir by Tweeting an angry reply to a person wishing him a happy birthday.The original October 30, 2009 greeting from Tweeter MJMcKean read: "Happy Beeday: Henry Winkler, Kevin Pollack, Matthew Morrison"
In reply Pollak Tweeted: "You, sir, are very thoughtful. Fyi, no c in my last name, fu**o." http://gawker.com/5394014/cursing-at-birthday-well+wishers-and-gym-machines
Pollak Stars in New Cici's Pizza Commercial
In a new Cici's Pizza ad premiering on television on September 23, 2009, you can hear the voice of Kevin Pollak as a fast food burger bag. The ad promotes Cici's $5 buffet as a better value than value-meal hamburgers. Pollak lends his voice to a fast food bag berating a confused burger customer.The ad will run through the first quarter of 2010
Indie Cred
In 2003, Pollak became a face of indie films when he starred in the Sundance hit Seven Times Lucky and went on to star in the movie Niagra Motel, both directed and written by Gary Yates.Producing Power
Pollak has also made a foray into producing. According to his official website, he and his production partners have secured the media rights to the life story of boxer Sugar Ray Leonard. They are developing a script with writer Buzz Bissinger.-
Kevin Pollak Chat Show Video from First Episode Intro
This video is the opening intro from the first episode of the Kevin Pollak Chat Show. Pollak talks about a Lindsay Lohan anecdote. Then Pollak details how the show is going to work and outlines some contests and prizes. Pollak's impressions in the video include: Jack Nicholson and Woody Allen.
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Kevin Pollak's Impression of Christopher Walken
Kevin's impression of Christopher Walken has become famous for its humor and accuracy. In this video, watch as Kevin details the story of how he happened into the company of Walken one evening, coloring the story with several humorous impressions of the movie star.
brian san added a comment July 28, 2009 03:53 AM| ReportHere is another compilation of his Walken work. Definitely the king of his impersonation. -
Kevin Pollak Questions
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What is Kevin Pollaks best impersonation? 9 AnswersCaptain Kirk! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcIm9EmgJ20 I actu... read more -
Who is Kevin Pollak? 1 AnswerKevin Pollak is a writer, actor and comedian. He began his career on the stand-up circuit, where he achieved national success before moving into acting in his e... read more -
TASK: Transcribe Kevin Pollaks Interview with Jim Gaffigan 2 Answers(intro) Kevin Pollak: My first guest I saw on David Letterman, I believe, the first time. It might have been Conan O’Brien, one of those two. I’ll have him cle... read more -
TASK: Transcribe Kevin Pollaks Interview with Joe Mantegna 1 AnswerHOLY CRAP! I never realized how much work transcribing something like this would be. Here's through to 3:40, and this interview goes for 40 minutes! My intentio... read more
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RT @johnaugust Are there any talkshows where the host sits on the left? -->Kevin Pollak's Chat Show http://bit.ly/5twPXl
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Love the Kevin Pollak Chat Show. Couldn't be more interesting or entertaining.
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Angelenos: @KevinPollak is doing a standup show "Kevin Pollak and Friends" Wednesday Dec. 2nd in Hollywood. http://twitpic.com/qsx0p
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Get the word out, @KevinPollak is doing a standup show "Kevin Pollak and Friends" Wednesday Dec. 2nd in Hollywood. http://twitpic.com/qsx0p
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Absolutely riveted to Kevin Pollak's Chat Show. http://bit.ly/rSNxg
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