Prior to his film career, Pollak had been a stand-up comic, renowned for his wry wit and uncanny impressions. In 1988, he landed a role in the film Willow, directed by Ron Howard. In 1990, he co-starred in Barry Levinson's Avalon. Pollak's role in Rob Reiner's 1992 film A Few Good Men starring Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson garnered him fellowship among a select group of respected character actors.

Kevin's performance as caustic thief Todd Hockney in The Usual Suspects is a fan favorite-- the film won two Oscars and became an international sensation. Other highlights include working with Robert DeNiro and Joe Pesci in Martin Scorsese's Casino.

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On making Seven Times Lucky:
"I haven't felt this way about a film since The Usual Suspects. The script just grabbed me by the chest. It's challenging, rewarding, heartfelt storytelling. And (director) Yates' artistic sense, the compositions he has in mind for every set up and every shot, is something I haven't experienced since Bryan Singer.

"Independent films are usually longer hours, harder work, less pay, a lot more intense and draining. In the case of Seven Times Lucky, as was the case with The Usual Suspects, it was the script that made everyone want to be a part of it."