(67 years old). Little Falls - Michael D. Pollard, 67, of Little Falls and formerly of Stratford, NY passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at his home. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. On the heels of his Oscar-nomination for Best Supporting Actor came offers for other high-profile off-beat character roles, though he was never truly regarded as star material. Your email will not be used for any other purpose. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Little Falls - Michael D. Pollard, 67, of Little Falls and formerly of Stratford, NY passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at his home. Mikes fondest memories included backyard stargazing, time spent with closest friends, holiday gatherings, family visits, and especially 4th of July celebrations. He gave a good account of himself as Packy, leader of a group of partisans joining Hannibal Brooks (1969) and his POWs in their escape from the Nazis across the Alps to Switzerland. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery. When Winner told him off about it, Pollard simply replied, "If you had to share an hotel room with Oliver Reed, you'd take drugs, too!". Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. He leaves behind nieces Ashley Svoboda, Rose Centko and Jazlyn Pollard, and nephews Derek and Alek Reed, Andy Svoboda, Anthony Centko, and Justin, Brayden, Luke, Nate, and Hayden Pollard. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He studied drama at the Actor's Studio (with a young Marilyn Monroe in the same class) and made his theatrical debut in November 1958 on Broadway in "Comes the Day," with George C. Scott and Judith Anderson. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 20 years, Cynthia (Centko) Pollard of Streator, their two sons, Jacob and Jonas Hirschman, and grandson, Wyatt Hirschman (whom Grandpa Mike adored). memorial page for Michael J. Pollard (30 May 1939-21 Nov 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 204914554; Cremated, Ashes given to family. In 1966, Pollard starred in the role of Bernie in the popular NBC espionage series I Spy (the episode titled "Trial by Treehouse", aired October 19, 1966), alongside series regulars Bill Cosby and Robert Culp, and guest stars Cicely Tyson and Raymond St. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 3rd 2023 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and at 2:00 PM at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home (233 Lawrence St, Methuen, MA 01844). POLLARD, Michael C. Jr. Of EAST WINDSOR, 81, died August 23, 2021.Call: 2-4 p.m. INDIANAPOLIS The hip drop tackle that ended Cowboys ' running back Tony Pollard 's season in the NFC divisional round game is under review . Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. [35], Pollard played Bug Bailey in the popular 1990 film Dick Tracy. [27], In 1969, he played the supporting role of an escaped American POW, "Packy", in the British World War II-themed comedy, Hannibal Brooks, directed by Michael Winner. A viewing will be held one hour prior to services at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Melbourne. The baby-faced, twinkly-eyed Michael J Pollard, who has died aged 80 from a heart attack, was described by the New York Times in 1969 as "the . Laurel Land Chapel of Chimes 7100 Crowley Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76134. Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL . His recovery from a fibula fracture in the Jan. 22 playoff loss to the San . Perhaps best of all post-Bonnie and Clyde impersonations was his powerful portrayal of the outlaw Henry McCarty (aka William H. Bonney) as a demented, twitching psychopath in Dirty Little Billy (1972) (a rare starring role which also marked the screen debut of actor Nick Nolte). . One of the few actors to have appeared on both classic Sci -Fi shows "Lost In Space" and "Star Trek.". He was predeceased by : his parents, Earl Pollard and Carol Pollard (Bernhardt); and his sister Marilyn Richards. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. I guess they didnt want me to be too funny. That initial goofiness made the characters loss of innocence all the more upsetting. July 17, 2022 Same thing Ive been doing for 10 years, man.. True to form, he also portrayed the bowler-hat wearing, leprechaun-like trickster Mister Mxyzptlk in Superboy (1988), based on the DC comic strips. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Thoughts are with Norma, and family atcthisxsad time. In keeping with the Michael's wishes funeral services will be private and held at the family's convenience. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. July 16, 1955 - [36], In 1992, he starred in a sixth-season episode of Ray Bradbury Theater, The Handler, in which he portrayed a mortician who tried to give his clients a little extra treatment that he thought they should have. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Weve updated the security on the site. Learn more about merges. Funeral Home website by. No. While working full-time he also owned and operated two successful video stores for over 20 years in O'Fallon, MO, where he became known as Mr. Video. How famous was Michael J. Pollard? You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. He was a kind,clever,wise, and a very funny man,who had strong principles and adored his family. This account has been disabled. That year he also appeared as Ted Mooney, son of Mr. Mooney, on The Lucy Show. Try again later. The role would earn Pollard an Academy Award Best Supporting Actor nomination, as well as a Golden Globe nomination for Best Newcomer. Advertisement. Funeral arrangement under the care ofVincent A. Enea Funeral Service. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. [13], Pollard created the non-singing role of Hugo Peabody in the original Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie. A visitation will be held Friday, May 20th from 10 am until 12 pm at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. 2023 Pitman Funeral Home. GREAT NEWS! That same year Pollard appeared in David Hedison's 16-segment NBC espionage TV series Five Fingers in the episode "The Unknown Town". Moss in the film Bonnie and Clyde (1967), which earned him critical acclaim along with nominations for an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. It was an privilege to have you as a friend. MICHAEL POLLARD OBITUARY. Michael J Pollard in Dirty Little Billy, 1972. and with Peter Fonda in Roger Cormans biker picture The Wild Angels (both 1966). Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. 2023 promises to be a great year for fans of music documentaries, with new films devoted to Little Richard, Willie Nelson, Ol' Dirty Bastard and more. One such role was in the original Star Trek series as the teenage leader of an all-child planet in the episode "Miri" (1966):[15], Michael J. Pollard is smarmily effective as, in essence, a cult leader for the kids, and the kids themselves manage a perfect blend of creepy, scary, and silly. Michael Louis Pollard of Foristell, Missouri, born August 6, 1958 passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on January 17, 2021 at the age of 62 after a 6-year battle with cancer. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. The script called for an actor 14 years of age, but Pollard got the part anyway since his agent convinced the show's producers that he looked like a teenager even though he was close to 30. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bree's Gifthttps://www.breesgift.com/and St. Theodore Parish Tuition Assistance FundOSV Hub https://www.osvhub.com/st-theodore-church/funds. and a snippet from real candidate Robert F. Kennedy; Kennedy was assassinated soon after the disc came out, which led many radio stations to refuse to play it.). They say, Just do your thing, Michael, whatever it is, he said in 1969. In a career spanning seven decades on film, television and stage, he will best be remembered for his Academy Award-nominated role of C.W. And we did it in one take. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Michael Pollard (204914554)? your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. American Actor. On the small screen, Pollard enjoyed a measure of early success in anthology television. East Windsor - Michael C. Pollard, Jr., 81, of East Windsor, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021, at Meadow Lakes Senior Living in East Windsor, NJ. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Try again later. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Really. Michael was owner and operator of the . His mother was born in New York and his father was born in New Jersey. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Also in 1967, Pollard played the lead role in Derek May's short drama, Niagara Falls. He was predeceased by : his parents, Earl Pollard and Carol Pollard (Bernhardt); and his sister Marilyn Richards. Pollard was twice divorced. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He notched up numerous roles on American TV in the 1950s and 60s, including The Andy Griffith Show, Lost in Space and two episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and his slight build and puckish demeanour enabled him to play teenagers well into his 20s. Those two words remain as true today as they . The following year Pollard played the role of Herman, a homeless man whose death strongly affects Bill Murray's character in the Christmas movie Scrooged. Four years later, he received a Bachelor degree of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership from Lincoln College, earning high honors in both. In Dirty Little Billy (1972), however, Pollard got a rare chance to shine in a leading role that was not primarily comic, bringing his dazed innocence to the character of Billy the Kid in a realistically grimy retelling of the outlaws early years. [15] In 1965, he played the role of "Jingles" in the episode "The Princess and the Paupers" on the ABC crime drama, Honey West, starring Anne Francis.[15]. Sun., Aug. 29, A.S. Cole Son & Co. Funeral Home, 22 North Main St., Cranbury, with . It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. It also gave directors a tangible idea of Pollards shtick. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. SEND . Survivors include his daughter, Michelle Diaz and husband Joshua; a son, Michael T. Pollard; a brother, Thomas Pollard and wife Cindy; five grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. His first appearance in film was in 1959's 'It Happened to Jane,' in an uncredited role. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. I wasnt really the Mickey Mouse image anyway, he said. He was predeceased by : his mother Patricia Pollard (Pat). Michael J. Pollard (born Michael John Pollack Jr.; May 30, 1939 - November 20, 2019) was an American actor. Funeral services will be held immediately following, officiated by close friend, Andy Urbanec. He enjoyed the quality time he spent with his loved ones and always centered their needs and concerns first. Please try again later. He was born on July 16, 1955, the son of the late Earl and Carol (Bernhardt) Pollard and was a graduate of Stratford High School. 44. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Mike was a loving and caring father and grandfather. That same year he was cast in the role of Virgil, Deputy Barney Fife's socially awkward but talented cousin, on CBS's The Andy Griffith Show.[14][15]. The pint-sized Michael J. Pollard was born the son of a bar manager of Polish ancestry in Passaic (New Jersey). Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. A dearly loved Husband to Janet. He was nominated for a best supporting actor Oscar for his breakthrough performance as CW Moss, the naive gas-station attendant who becomes a rather hapless getaway driver, in Arthur Penns Bonnie and Clyde (1967), the iconoclastic hit that spearheaded the American new wave.