Sam Pollard

Directing

Sam Pollard

Sam Pollard is best known for American Experience, Tiger, Bill Russell: Legend and American Masters. Sam Pollard was born on April 20, 1945. Sam Pollard is 81 years old (born April 20, 1945).

Born
April 20, 1945 (81 years old)
Place of birth
Harlem, New York, USA

Biography

Samuel D. Pollard (born 20 April, 1945; Harlem) is an American documentary director, producer and editor. His films have garnered numerous awards such as Peabodys, Emmys, and an Academy Award nomination. In 2020, the International Documentary Association gave him a career achievement award. Spike Lee, whose films Pollard has edited and produced, described him as being "a master filmmaker." Henry Louis Gates Jr. characterizes his work in this way: "When I think about his documentaries, they add up to a corpus — a way of telling African-American history in its various dimensions."

Known for

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Sam Pollard been in?

Sam Pollard is best known for American Experience, Tiger, Bill Russell: Legend and American Masters.

When was Sam Pollard born?

Sam Pollard was born on April 20, 1945. (Harlem, New York, USA)

How old is Sam Pollard?

Sam Pollard is 81 years old (born April 20, 1945).

Updated: October 28, 2026 ·