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Sydney Pollack was an American film director, producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He was best known for directing films such as Tootsie (1982), Out of Africa (1985), and The Firm (1993). He was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning two for his work on Out of Africa.
Pollack was born in Lafayette, Indiana, on July 1, 1934. He attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he studied theater and graduated in 1956. He then moved to New York City, where he worked as an actor and director in theater and television.
In 1965, Pollack made his feature film debut as a director with the drama The Slender Thread. He went on to direct a number of successful films, including They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969), The Way We Were (1973), Three Days of the Condor (1975), and Tootsie (1982). He also produced a number of films, including The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) and The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999).
Pollack was married to Claire Griswold from 1958 until his death in 2008. He had three children, Rebecca, Rachel, and Steven.
At the time of his death, Pollack had an estimated net worth of $50 million.
| Popular As |
Sydney Irwin Pollack |
| Occupation |
director,producer,actor |
| Age |
74 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
1 July, 1934 |
| Birthday |
1 July |
| Birthplace |
Lafayette, Indiana, USA |
| Date of death |
26 May, 2008 |
| Died Place |
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Nationality |
United States |
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Sydney Pollack Height, Weight & Measurements
At 74 years old, Sydney Pollack height is 6' (1.83 m) .
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6' (1.83 m) |
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Who Is Sydney Pollack's Wife?
His wife is Claire Griswold (22 September 1958 - 26 May 2008) ( his death) ( 3 children)
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Claire Griswold (22 September 1958 - 26 May 2008) ( his death) ( 3 children) |
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Sydney Pollack Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Sydney Pollack worth at the age of 74 years old? Sydney Pollack’s income source is mostly from being a successful Director. He is from United States. We have estimated
Sydney Pollack's net worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Director |
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Timeline
Pollack returned to the director's chair in 2004, when he directed The Interpreter (2005), the first film ever shot on location at the United Nations Headquarters and within the General Assembly in New York City.
Among the 100 best American love movies ranked by American Film Institute in June, 2002, Pollack is the only director credited with two films near the top of list. His The Way We Were (1973) is ranked #6 and Out of Africa (1985) is ranked #13.
In 2000, Sydney Pollack was honored with the John Huston Award from the Directors Guild of America as a "defender of artists' rights.
Ripley (1999), The Quiet American (2002) and Cold Mountain (2003).
Their son, Steven Pollack, died in a plane crash on November 26, 1993, in Santa Monica, California.
Their daughter, Rebecca Pollack, served as vice president of film production at United Artists during the 1990s.
President of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1986
His biggest success came with Out of Africa (1985), starring Robert Redford and Meryl Streep. The movie earned eleven Academy Award nominations in all and seven wins, including Pollack's two Oscars: one for Best Direction and one for Best Picture.
Pollack showed his best as a comedy director and actor in Tootsie (1982), where he brought feminist issues to public awareness using his remarkable wit and wisdom, and created a highly entertaining film, which was nominated for ten Academy Awards. Pollack's directing revealed Dustin Hoffman's range and nuanced acting in gender switching from a dominant boyfriend to a nurse in drag, a brilliant collaboration of director and actor that broadened public perception about sex roles. Pollack also made success in producing such films as The Talented Mr.
The film The Electric Horseman (1979) was his last scope (2.35 AR) film for a long period. Pollack switched to shooting full frame (soft matte) with a 1.85 intended AR. This was driven by the fear of what damage home video did to widescreen movies with pan-and-scan transfers. His last movie The Interpreter (2005) was shot in scope.
He brought a lawsuit against Danish TV after screening Three Days of the Condor (1975) in pan-and-scan in 1991. (April 1997) The court ruled that the pan scanning conducted by Danish television was a 'mutilation' of the film Three Days of the Condor (1975) and a violation of Pollacks 'Droit Moral', his legal right as an artist to maintain his reputation by protecting the integrity of his work. Nonetheless, the court ruled in favor of the defendant on a technicality. [January 1997]
Member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1973
Filmed Aretha Franklin's acclaimed gospel album "Amazing Grace" live in 1972.
Was the original choice to direct Dirty Harry (1971).
Their youngest daughter, Rachel Pollack, was born in 1969.
Pollack called on his good friend Redford to play opposite Natalie Wood in This Property Is Condemned (1966). Pollack and Redford worked together on six more films over the years.
He made his big screen acting debut in War Hunt (1962), where he met fellow actor Robert Redford, and the two co-stars established a life-long friendship.
Pollack began his acting career on stage, then made his name as television director in the early 1960s.
Three children: a son, Steven Pollack, born in 1959 (died 1993); daughter, Rebecca Pollack, born in 1964; daughter, Rachel Pollack, born in 1969.
In 1958, Pollack married his former student Claire Griswold. They had three children.
He spent his formative years in Indiana, graduating from his HS in 1952, then moved to New York City.
From 1952-1954 young Pollack studied acting with Sanford Meisner at The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York. He served two years in the army, and then returned to the Neighborhood Playhouse and taught acting.
Sydney Pollack was an Academy Award-winning director, producer, actor, writer and public figure, who directed and produced over 40 films. Sydney Irwin Pollack was born July 1, 1934 in Lafayette, Indiana, USA, to Rebecca (Miller), a homemaker, and David Pollack, a professional boxer turned pharmacist. All of his grandparents were Russian Jewish immigrants. His parents divorced when he was young. His mother, an alcoholic, died at age 37, when Sydney was 16.
