Snub Pollard 1889 – 1962

Biography

Snub Pollard was born on November 9, 1889, in Melbourne, Australia, beginning a life that would span nearly seven decades and cross continents. His career took him from his native country to the heart of the American entertainment industry, where he became known for his work in film and comedy. Through dedication to his craft, Pollard established himself as a notable figure in early cinema during a transformative era of entertainment.

Throughout his professional life, Pollard contributed to the evolving landscape of motion pictures and performance, working during the foundational years of film as an art form and industry. His presence in Hollywood reflected the international nature of early cinema, as talented performers from around the world converged in California to shape entertainment for audiences everywhere.

Pollard passed away on January 19, 1962, in Burbank, California, at the age of 72, after succumbing to cancer. He was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, a final resting place that reflects his significant place in entertainment history. His legacy endures as part of cinema’s pioneering era.