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1. #KEVIN POLLAK CHRISTOPHER WALKEN IMPRESSION BOB AND TOM MOVIE#
2. #KEVIN POLLAK CHRISTOPHER WALKEN IMPRESSION BOB AND TOM PROFESSIONAL#

#KEVIN POLLAK CHRISTOPHER WALKEN IMPRESSION BOB AND TOM PROFESSIONAL#

A stand-up comedy performer at age 10, he attended Pioneer High School in nearby San Jose, before turning professional comedian at 20.

#KEVIN POLLAK CHRISTOPHER WALKEN IMPRESSION BOB AND TOM MOVIE#

In this episode of Actors Guide to Success Kevin and Bernard talk about how Kevin got his start in the industry, tell some hilarious tales from the movie sets he’s worked on, and share his philosophies on acting, auditioning, and directing.Ĥ:47 - Kevin reminisces about his early interest in comedyĨ:50 - Kevin talks about his start as a stand-up comedianġ0:38 - Kevin examines his talent as an impressionistġ1:58 - Bernard “interviews” Kevin’s Christopher Walken impressionġ2:45 - Kevin talks about how impressions and comedy helped him to create charactersġ5:35 - Kevin discusses “bombing” as a comedian and rejection in auditionsġ7:06 - Kevin names his main inspirations in standup comedyġ7:37 - A brief tangent about James McAvoy in Cyrano de Bergerac and other powerful stage performancesġ9:07 - Kevin confesses his insecurities about being an actorĢ1:17 - Kevin talks about what it was like on the set of A Few Good MenĢ3:22 - Kevin tells the story about when his mother flirted with Jack NicholsonĢ8:10 - Kevin further elaborates about what it was like on set and not being able to “get there” in an intense sceneģ2:08 - Kevin talks about the subtle anti-Semitism in the classic court scene of A Few Good Menģ4:32 - Kevin remembers when he stood in for Jack Nicholsonģ7:44 - Bernard asks Kevin where he developed compassion for othersģ9:49 - Kevin talks about Barry Levinson and auditioning for AvalonĤ6:33 - Kevin shares his advice for actors just getting started in the businessĥ4:53 - Bernard and Kevin discuss the process and heartbreak of auditioningĥ5:28 - Kevin talks about the transition from auditioning to getting offers agreeing to a role in The Usual Suspectsġ:02:30 - Bernard and Kevin discuss the importance of taking risks and being a poker playerġ:04:38 - Kevin talks about being a character actor and the character actors he has admired Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthauġ:08:14 - Kevin reminisces about working with Sophia Lorenġ:11:08 - Kevin gives further advice on acting and being intentionalġ:13:29 - Kevin explains what he still loves about the industry The Marvelous Mrs. Kevin (Elliott) Pollak was born in San Francisco, California, on October 30, 1957, to Robert and Elaine (Harlow) Pollak, of Jewish descent. He has worked with some of the biggest stars and directors in the industry over the course of his career including Martin Scorsese, Jack Nicholsen, Tom Cruise, Barry Levinson, Robert De Niro, Sophia Loren, and so many more.

He has appeared in over 90 films, including The Usual Suspects, A Few Good Men, Casino, Grumpy Old Men, and the award-winning original show The Marvelous Mrs. Kevin Pollak has had a long and prolific career as a standup comedian, impressionist, character actor, and director.