Michael J. Pollard | |
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.jpg) Pollard, as seen on the poster for "Bonnie and Clyde" (1967) | |
| Born | Michael John Pollack Jr. May 30, 1939 Passaic, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | November 20, 2019 (aged 80) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | Montclair Academy Actors Studio |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1958–2012 |
| Spouses | Annie Tolstoy (divorced)Mindy Jasmine
(m. 1972; div. 1976) |
| Children | 2 |
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 Tango & Cash (1989).