Kevin Pollak

Kevin Pollak is an accomplished actor, comedian, and impressionist known for his diverse roles in film and television, and his engaging presence as a podcast host. After reaching the top of the San Francisco comedy circuit, Kevin Pollak swiftly transitioned into a highly acclaimed acting career, securing early television roles in ‘Hot Flashes’ (1984), ‘Comedy Break’ (1985), and ‘Coming of Age’ (1988). A significant turning point arrived with his role in George Lucas’s ‘Willow’ (1988), directed by Ron Howard, followed by his critically noticed performance as Izzy in Barry Levinson’s family drama ‘Avalon’ (1990). Pollak gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Lieutenant Sam Weinberg in Rob Reiner’s legal drama ‘A Few Good Men’ (1992).

The new millennium saw Pollak maintaining a busy schedule across film and television. His film credits from this period include ‘The Whole Nine Yards’ (2000), ‘Dr. Dolittle 2’ (2001), ‘The Santa Clause 2’ (2002) and ‘3’ (2006), and ‘Cop Out’ (2010). On television, he held recurring roles in series such as ‘Shark’ (2006) and played Alvin Biletnikoff on ‘Mom’ (2014-2015, with a return in 2020).

From 2016 to 2022, he portrayed Marion in ‘Better Things,’ and from 2017 to 2023, he was a regular cast member as Moishe Maisel on the critically acclaimed series ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’. An avid poker player, Pollak competed in the 2012 World Series of Poker.