May 27 2008
Sidney Pollack Dies At The Age Of 73
Academy Award winning film director, Sydney Pollack died, May 26, 2008, at the age of 73 after a 9 month battle with cancer. Born July 1, 1934 in Lafayette, Indiana, Pollack studied and taught acting before becoming involved in directing and producing films.
During his long and successful career he directed many classic movies including “Out Of Africa,” “The Firm,” and “The Way We Were.” He also acted in several of the films that he directed, and will be remembered for his role in the hit film “Tootsie.”
Sidney Pollack has also made numerous movie and television appearances over the years, sometimes even playing himself. His love for good films will live on in the many great movies he’s helped to create during his lifetime.
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Hi Marie,
Yes, he will be missed by so many people, his movies are incredible.