Sydney Pollack

American filmmaker and actor (1934–2008)

Sydney Irwin Pollack (July 1, 1934 – May 26, 2008) was an American film director, producer, and actor. Known for directing commercially and critically acclaimed studio films, he received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards, in addition to nominations for three Golden Globe Awards and six BAFTA Awards in a career spanning more than 40 years. Pollack won the Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture for Out of Africa (1985).

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