--- name: "Kevin Pollak" canonical: "https://film.one/person/kevin-pollak" fi1m_id: "kevin-pollak" imdb_id: "nm0001629" tmdb_id: 7166 wikidata_id: "Q351812" roles: ["Actor"] born: "30 October 1957" reviewed_on_fi1m: 8 average_fi1m_score: 73 average_as: "actor" average_over: 8 updated: "2026-10-05T01:41:52.197077+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Kevin Pollak ## Identity Kevin Pollak - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/kevin-pollak - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** kevin-pollak - **IMDb ID:** nm0001629 - **TMDB ID:** 7166 - **Wikidata ID:** Q351812 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Pollak, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q351812, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001629/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/7166 Actor. Born 30 October 1957 in San Francisco, California, USA. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 30 October 1957, San Francisco, California, USA - **Active:** 1992–2017 - **Also known as:** Kevin Elliot Pollak, Kevin Pollack, 凯文·波拉克, 凱文·埃利奧特·波拉克, کوین پولاک - **Frequently works with:** [Gabriel Byrne](https://film.one/person/gabriel-byrne.md) - **Average Fi1m score:** 73, as actor, over 8 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 74 (5), 2010s 72 (3) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 73 to 68 across 8 titles - **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 3 at 60–79, 2 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 0 of 8 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Drama 7, Comedy 4, Crime 3, Action 1, Fantasy 1, Horror 1 - **Screen time:** 13 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $683m across 6 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Pollak, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q351812, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001629/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/7166 ## Streaming the US now - **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Buffalo '66*](https://film.one/film/buffalo-66.md) (77), [*The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel*](https://film.one/tv/the-marvelous-mrs-maisel.md) (76), [*War Dogs*](https://film.one/film/war-dogs.md) (55) - **Disney+:** [*Better Things*](https://film.one/tv/better-things-2016.md) (84) - **Tubi:** [*Casino*](https://film.one/film/casino.md) (82) - **HBO Max:** [*The Usual Suspects*](https://film.one/film/the-usual-suspects.md) (82) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Fi1m on Kevin Pollak > Kevin Pollak gives disagreeable men a dry humour that makes them worth listening to. We rate him in abrasive ensembles; the familiar casting as a friend or confidant has too often asked less of him. In the police line-up in *The Usual Suspects* (1995), Kevin Pollak's Hockney gives us another reason to listen to men we ought to avoid. Gabriel Byrne's Keaton supplies the seriousness, while Pollak and Stephen Baldwin's McManus keep the conversation abrasive. We enjoyed their company because Christopher McQuarrie's dry dialogue lets them be funny without becoming agreeable. Each man has a different temperament, and Pollak does not need to soften Hockney to hold our attention. The group is more interesting for having him in it. Pollak came to films from stand-up and impressions, with an early substantial part as Rool in *Willow* (1988). Playing Lt. Sam Weinberg in *A Few Good Men* (1992) helped establish him in dramatic supporting roles. *The Usual Suspects* and *Casino* followed in 1995, with Pollak playing Phillip Green in the latter. The important step was finding work where his comic instincts could be useful without obliging the whole film to behave like a comedy. Bryan Singer's *The Usual Suspects* also shows the limits of a distinctive supporting turn. The plotting holds our attention more firmly than the people, and Hockney shares that thinness with the other characters. Pollak helps make us enjoy listening to them; he cannot supply a fuller character on his own. Martin Scorsese's *Casino* earns our recommendation too, chiefly for its account of the casino business and Sharon Stone's handling of the personal turmoil. Neither film needs Pollak to dominate it, and we would not pretend that he does. The long stretch of film sidekicks and confidants is the less satisfying part of the career: being dependable can become all a part asks. Recurring television work in *Better Things* (2016–2022) and *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel* (2017–2023) brought different demands. As Moishe Maisel in the latter, he was tackling eight-page monologues, a substantial assignment for an actor so often employed in support. We would welcome more parts that ask that much of him, rather than another best friend. Start with *The Usual Suspects*, but do not expect it to tell us much about Hockney. ## Biography Kevin Pollak is an American actor, comedian and impressionist. Born in San Francisco in 1957, he began performing stand-up comedy as a child and turned professional at the age of 20. He moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting after establishing himself on the San Francisco comedy circuit. Pollak is known for supporting roles in films including *Willow* (1988), *A Few Good Men* (1992) as Lt. Sam Weinberg, *The Usual Suspects* (1995) as Hockney, and *Casino* (1995) as Phillip Green. On television he has had recurring roles in series such as *Mom* (2014–2020), *Better Things* (2017–2022) and *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel* (2017–2023). *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.* ## On Fi1m (8) - *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel* (2017), Fi1m 76, as Moishe Maisel — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-marvelous-mrs-maisel.md) - *Better Things* (2016), Fi1m 84, as Marion — [page](https://film.one/tv/better-things-2016.md) - *War Dogs* (2016), Fi1m 55, as Ralph Slutzky — [page](https://film.one/film/war-dogs.md) - *End of Days* (1999), Fi1m 48, as Bobby Chicago — [page](https://film.one/film/end-of-days.md) - *Buffalo '66* (1998), Fi1m 77, as TV Sportscaster — [page](https://film.one/film/buffalo-66.md) - *Casino* (1995), Fi1m 82, as Phillip Green — [page](https://film.one/film/casino.md) - *The Usual Suspects* (1995), Fi1m 82, as Hockney — [page](https://film.one/film/the-usual-suspects.md) - *A Few Good Men* (1992), Fi1m 79, as Lt. Sam Weinberg — [page](https://film.one/film/a-few-good-men.md) ## Complete filmography (150) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Couples Weekend* (2026), as Gary - *Time of Death* (2025), as Warden Beau LaRue - *Here's Yanni!* (2024), as Jimmy Pappas - *Goodrich* (2024), as Cy - *The Girl in the Pool* (2024), as William - *The Grievance* (2024), as Buzz - *Command Z* (2023), series, as Older Kerning - *Sweetwater* (2023), as Abe Saperstein - *Willow* (2022), series, as Rool - *The Santa Clauses* (2022), series, as Cupid - *Tulsa King* (2022), series, as Special Agent Musso - *First Time Caller* (2022), as Additional Caller - *Injustice* (2021), as Joker / Jonathan Kent (voice) - *Notorious Nick* (2021), as Alex - *Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp* (2020), as Host - *Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi* (2020), as Host - *Bryers Cucumber Tostinos* (2020), as Lazlo - *Apparition* (2019), as Warden White - *Teacher* (2019), as Bernard Cooper - *Benjamin* (2019), as Rick - *What We Do in the Shadows* (2019), series, as Cal Bodian - *Goalie* (2019), as Jack Adams - *The Way the Future Was* (2019), as Patrick - *Lez Bomb* (2018), as George Anderson - *The Front Runner* (2018), as Bob Martindale - *The Neighborhood* (2018), series, as Lamar Johnson - *The Night Is Young* (2018), as Producer - *There's... Johnny!* (2017), series, as Albert Brooks (voice) - *Three Christs* (2017), as Dr. Orbus - *Armstrong* (2017), as Radio Host (voice) - *Axis* (2017), as Cru (voice) - *The Tiger Hunter* (2017), as Mr. Womack - *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel* (2017), series, as Moishe Maisel — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-marvelous-mrs-maisel.md) - *The Good Fight* (2017), series, as Judge Kyle Gallo - *The Late Bloomer* (2016), Director - *Better Things* (2016), series, as Marion — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/better-things-2016.md) - *Max Rose* (2016), as Christopher Rose - *War Dogs* (2016), as Ralph Slutzky — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/war-dogs.md) - *Special Correspondents* (2016), as Geoffrey Mallard - *Compadres* (2016), as Banker - *Camino* (2016), as Donald - *American Crime Story* (2016), series, as Bernie Nussbaum — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/american-crime-story.md) - *Billions* (2016), series, as Douglas Mason - *Angie Tribeca* (2016), series, as Lieutenant Weinberg — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/angie-tribeca.md) - *Angel from Hell* (2016), series, as Marv - *Chez Upshaw* (2015), as Heaton Upshaw - *Borealis* (2015), as Tubby · Executive Producer - *Hypnotized* (2015), Actor - *Misery Loves Comedy* (2015), Director, Writer - *The One I Wrote for You* (2014), as Mickey - *Garfunkel and Oates* (2014), series, as Andrew - *A Country Christmas* (2013), as Max Schmucker - *Grace Unplugged* (2013), as Frank "Mossy" Mostin - *Mom* (2013), series, as Alvin Biletnikoff - *3 Geezers!* (2013), as Kevin - *Family Tree* (2013), series, as Marty Schmelff - *The Magic of Belle Isle* (2012), as Joe Viola - *Men at Work* (2012), series, as Pavel - *Columbus Circle* (2012), as Klandermann · Co-Writer, Writer - *House of Lies* (2012), series, as Joe Gideon - *The Big Year* (2011), as Jim Gittelson - *Red State* (2011), as ASAC Brooks - *Choose* (2011), as Sheriff Tom Wagner - *Kevin Pollak: The Littlest Suspect* (2010), Writer - *Cop Out* (2010), as Hunsaker - *Middle Men* (2009), as Curt Allmans - *2:13* (2009), as Dr. Simmons - *Childrens Hospital* (2008), series, as Kevin Pollak - *Tortured* (2008), as Doctor Shaw - *Picture This* (2008), as Tom Gilbert - *Otis* (2008), as Elmo Broth - *Numb* (2007), as Tom - *The Staircase Murders* (2007), as David Rudolf - *The Lost Room* (2006), series, as Karl Kreutzfeld - *The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause* (2006), as Cupid - *Shark* (2006), series, as D.A. Leo Cutler — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/tv/shark.md) - *Niagara Motel* (2006), as Michael - *Capitol Law* (2006), as Frank Moxter - *Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon* (2005), as Director - *Hostage* (2005), as Walter Smith - *Our Time Is Up* (2004), as Dr. Stern - *Entourage* (2004), series, as Mr. Bob Levine — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/entourage.md) - *The Whole Ten Yards* (2004), as Lazlo - *7 Times Lucky* (2004), as Harlan - *NCIS* (2003), series, as Albert Hathaway — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/ncis.md) - *Blizzard* (2003), as Archimedes - *Rolling Kansas* (2003), as Agent Brinkley (uncredited) - *The Santa Clause 2* (2002), as Cupid - *Life with Bonnie* (2002), series, as Sidney Portinbody - *Mother Ghost* (2002), as Dr. Norris - *Juwanna Mann* (2002), as Lorne Daniels - *Frank McKlusky, C.I.* (2002), as Ronnie Rosengold - *Stolen Summer* (2002), as Rabbi Jacobsen - *Dr. Dolittle 2* (2001), as Riley / Alligator - *3000 Miles to Graceland* (2001), as Damitry - *The Wedding Planner* (2001), as Dr. John Dojny - *Deal of a Lifetime* (2000), as Jerry - *Ed* (2000), series, as William Johnson - *Steal This Movie* (2000), as Gerry Lefcourt - *Deterrence* (2000), as Walter Emerson - *The Whole Nine Yards* (2000), as Janni Pytor Gogolak - *End of Days* (1999), as Bobby Chicago — Fi1m 48, [page](https://film.one/film/end-of-days.md) - *Work with Me* (1999), series, as Jordan Better · Producer - *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* (1999), series, as Gerald Crane - *The Sex Monster* (1999), as Dr. Jerry Berman - *She's All That* (1999), as Wayne Boggs - *Outside Ozona* (1998), as Wit Roy - *Hoods* (1998), as Rudy - *From the Earth to the Moon* (1998), series, as Joe Shea - *Buffalo '66* (1998), as TV Sportscaster — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/buffalo-66.md) - *Ruby Bridges* (1998), as Dr. Robert Coles - *The Don's Analyst* (1997), as Julian Reciputo - *Perversions of Science* (1997), series, as Pilot - *Truth or Consequences, N.M.* (1997), as Gordon - *That Thing You Do!* (1996), as Boss Vic Koss - *House Arrest* (1996), as Ned Beindorf - *Chameleon* (1996), as Matt Gianni - *Grumpier Old Men* (1995), as Jacob Goldman - *Casino* (1995), as Phillip Green — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/casino.md) - *The Drew Carey Show* (1995), series, as Mr. Bell - *The Usual Suspects* (1995), as Hockney — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/the-usual-suspects.md) - *Canadian Bacon* (1995), as Stuart Smiley · National Security Advisor - *Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child* (1995), series, as Mouse / Grasshopper (voice) - *Miami Rhapsody* (1995), as Jordan - *Clean Slate* (1994), as Rosenheim - *Grumpy Old Men* (1993), as Jacob Goldman - *Wayne's World 2* (1993), as Jerry Segel - *Indian Summer* (1993), as Brad Berman - *A Few Good Men* (1992), as Lt. Sam Weinberg — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/film/a-few-good-men.md) - *The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them* (1992), as Eli - *Kevin Pollak: Stop With The Kicking* (1991), Writer - *Ricochet* (1991), as Det. Larry Doyle - *Another You* (1991), as Phil - *Morton & Hayes* (1991), series, as Chick Morton - *L.A. Story* (1991), as Frank Swan - *Avalon* (1990), as Izzy Kirke - *Partners in Life* (1990), as Eddie Hayes - *The Simpsons* (1989), series, as Ross / Bagel Man / Professor (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md) - *One Night Stand* (1989), series, Actor - *Willow* (1988), as Rool - *Willow: The Making of an Adventure* (1988), as Rool - *Coming of Age* (1988), series, Actor - *thirtysomething* (1987), series, Actor - *Million Dollar Mystery* (1987), as Officer Quinn - *Ewoks: The Battle for Endor* (1985), as Voice Characterization (voice) - *Beverly Hills Cop*, series, as Rodney Daloof - *What If*, Actor - *Maid of Dishonor*, Actor - *The Life Golden*, Actor - *After*, Actor ## Gallery - ![Kevin Pollak at the 120th Anniversary of Carnegie Hall in MOMA, New York City in April 2011.](https://film.one/media/person/80261/gallery-c0d17fb12f3d.jpg) Kevin Pollak at the 120th Anniversary of Carnegie Hall in MOMA, New York City in April 2011. — Joella Marano at https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellasportfolio/, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/KevinPollakApr2011.jpg/1280px-KevinPollakApr2011.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Kevin Pollak receiving the Maverick Spirit Award at Cinequest 2009. (2008)](https://film.one/media/person/80261/gallery-23a103aed804.jpg) Kevin Pollak receiving the Maverick Spirit Award at Cinequest 2009. (2008) — Amy Puzia at https://www.flickr.com/photos/39736502@N04/, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/10/KevinPollakMar08.jpg/1280px-KevinPollakMar08.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![120th Anniversary Of Carnegie Hall MOMA, New York City April 12th 2011](https://film.one/media/person/80261/gallery-7dc2cba1500c.jpg) 120th Anniversary Of Carnegie Hall MOMA, New York City April 12th 2011 — Joella Marano from Manhattan, NY, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bb/Kevin_Pollak_%40_120th_Anniversary_Of_Carnegie_Hall.jpg/1280px-Kevin_Pollak_%40_120th_Anniversary_Of_Carnegie_Hall.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Thanks for viewing the official Streamy Awards photos! The exclusive photos of the winners and presenters are here. You don't want to miss those! 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