Sydney Pollack


  • Date of Birth: 01 July, 1934
  • Place of Birth: Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.
  • Biography: Sydney Irwin Pollack (July 1, 1934 — May 26, 2008) was an American film director, producer and actor. Born in Lafayette, Indiana to Russian Jewish immigrants, Pollack studied with Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City, where he later taught acting. He began directing television shows in... Read more

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Synopsis: "In Sydney Pollack's critically acclaimed suspense-thriller, Robert Redford stars as CIA Agent Joe Turner. Code name: Condor. When his entire office is massacred, Turner goes on the run from his enemies...and his so-called allies. ... Full Article

An exquisite oasis in the city of Sarasota was transformed into Kenya, circa 1914, for the 28th annual Orchid Ball Saturday at Selby Gardens. The "Dark Continent'' was backlit by a beautiful sunset over Sarasota Bay and pathways lined with... ... Full Article

"I promised a lot of people I'd slow down when I turned 80," confesses Frank Gehry, the world's most celebrated living architect. Then with a sheepish grin, he adds: "I wasn't really planning to do it, but because of the... ... Full Article

Late actress/singer EARTHA KITT's former publicist has lashed out at Oscar producers for omitting her from a segment paying tribute to stars who had passed away over the past year. ... Full Article

After conversations with Williams and with Ledger's family in Australia, the academy hit on a solution: "In the event that Heath Ledger should be selected as the supporting actor recipient, the statuette will be held in trust for his daughter... ... Full Article

For me, the only part of the Oscars worth watching every year is their tribute video, highlighting those in the movie industry that passed away in the previous year. ... Full Article

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