Film director Sydney POLLACK was born on July 1st, 1934 (- May 26th, 2008). He started by studying acting with Sanford Meisner whom he will assist for years, coaching actors, before going into directing (Tootsie, Out Of Africa, The Firm, Three Days Of The Condor, The Way We Were, Michael Clayton, Jeremiah Johnson, They Shoot Horses Don’t They, …), producing (The Talented Mr Ripley, …) and eventually gong back in front of the camera from time to time (Tootsie, Made of Honor, ...)

In this compilation, he is seen sharing insights on directing, acting, the Meisner Technique that he taught and how it informed his directing.

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AWARDS
2008 - Emmy Awards - Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Made for Television Movie for "Recount"

1986 - Academy Awards - "Out Of Africa"
- Oscar for Best Picture
- Oscar for Best Director

1966 - Emmy Awards - Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama for "Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre"

SOURCES:
PBS - American Masters - "Sanford Meisner, The Theatre's Best Kept Secret"
Charlie Rose - 28 June 1993