| First Name | Sydney |
| Last Name | Pollack |
| Full Name at Birth | Sydney Irwin Pollack |
| Age | 73 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | July 1, 1934 |
| Birthplace | Lafayette, Indiana, USA |
| Date of Death | May 26, 2008 |
| Location of Death | at his home in Pacific Palisades, Calif. |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Height | 6' (183 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Hair Color | Grey |
| Star Sign | Cancer |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Film Director, Actor |
| Occupation Category | Film Director |
| Claim to Fame | Tootsie |
Sydney Irwin Pollack (July 1, 1934 – May 26, 2008) was an American film director, producer and actor. Pollack studied with Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City, where he later taught acting. He began directing television shows in the 1960s before moving to films.
Selected Sydney Pollack film and TV show credits: