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Michael J. Pollard

ActorBorn 1939, died 2019On stage 1958 to 19685 productions on this page

Michael J. Pollard (born Michael John Pollack Jr.; May 30, 1939 – November 20, 2019) was an American character actor. With his distinctive bulbous nose, dimpled chin and smirk, he gained a cult following, usually portraying quirky, off-beat, simplistic but likeable supporting characters. He was best known for his role as C. W. Moss, in the film Bonnie and Clyde (1967), which earned him critical acclaim along with nominations for an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. Other notable appearances include The Wild Angels (1966), Hannibal Brooks (1969), Little Fauss and Big Halsy (1970), Dirty Little Billy (1972), Roxanne (1987), American Gothic (1988), and Ta…

On stage

5 productions, 10 years
1958
Comes a DayBroadway Ambassador Theatre. Original. Directed by Robert Mulligan
28 performances
1959
A Loss of RosesBroadway Eugene Oneill Theatre. Original. Directed by Daniel Mann
25 performances
1960
Bye Bye BirdieBroadway Martin Beck Theatre. Original. Directed by Gower Champion
607 performances
1963
Enter LaughingBroadway Henry Millers Theatre. Original. Directed by Gene Saks
419 performances
1968
Leda Had a Little SwanBroadway Cort Theatre. Original. Directed by Andre Gregory

Worked with more than once

1 names
  • Bob Spencer 2 productions

Also credited on

1 work

Bonnie and Clyde

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