| Birth Day | July 1, 1934 |
| Birth Place | Lafayette, IN |
| Age | 86 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | May 26, 2008 (age 73) |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
Sydney Pollack, a renowned director in the entertainment industry, boasted an impressive net worth of approximately $16 million in 2024. Widely recognized for his exceptional talent, Pollack is best known for his directorial work in the film "IN." Throughout his career, Pollack captured audience's hearts with his distinct storytelling, remarkable visual aesthetics, and ability to bring out exceptional performances from his actors. His crafted works not only received critical acclaim but also enjoyed commercial success, contributing to his flourishing wealth. Sydney Pollack's legacy as a highly influential director continues to live on, leaving an indelible mark in the world of cinema.
Director who received Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture for his 1985 film Out of Africa. He also earned Academy Award nominations for Best Director for Tootsie (1982) and They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969). His other films include Absence of Malice (1981), Jeremiah Johnson (1972), The Firm (1993) and The Way We Were (1973).
He studied acting at New York's The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre.
In 2007, he produced and played a supporting role in the legal thriller Michael Clayton.
He married Claire Griswold in 1958 and they had three children together.
He played the father of Eric McCormack's character on Will and Grace.
