(On being a supporting actor) 'As my wife puts it, as long as the leading man needs a best friend or an attorney, I'll continue to work.

He soon began appearing on television shows such as The Tonight Show and Late Night with David Letterman. Pollak began his career as a stand-up comedian. He dropped out after one year to pursue a career in comedy. He attended Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley, California.Īfter graduation, he attended the University of California, Berkeley. Pollak was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. His parents were Jewish immigrants from Poland and Russia. So damn excited about the JOY that is !!!! Pollak was born in San Francisco, California, on October 30, 1957. He has also appeared on television shows such as Cheers, Will & Grace, and The West Wing. His film roles include The Usual Suspects, A Few Good Men, The Whole Nine Yards, and Casino. He has appeared in over 80 films and television shows. Kevin Pollak is an American actor, comedian, and impressionist. His impersonations of other famous actors include Christopher Walken, 'Jack Nicholson' and William Shatner.