Sydney Pollack
Film Director, Producer, and Actor
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Performers & Entertainers
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United States
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A prolific film director, producer, and actor, with a career spanning several decades in the entertainment industry. Directed prominent films such as 'Out of Africa', which won multiple Academy Awards, and 'Tootsie', which received critical acclaim. Acted in notable films including 'The Way We Were' and 'Jeremiah Johnson'. Worked as a producer on various significant projects throughout the career.
Directed 'Out of Africa' which won 7 Oscars
Directed and starred in 'Tootsie'
Produced 'The Talented Mr. Ripley'
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