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One of the most entertaining stories involved his experience with Bruce Willis during a private gambling night in Las Vegas. Pollak was both terrified and exhilarated when Willis handed him the dice during a high-stakes craps game, compelling him to roll with $102,000 on the line.
Reflections on Iconic Roles and Relationships
The conversation shifted to his time working with film legends such as Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. Pollak shared his initial encounter with Matthau, who humorously revealed that he was down two million to his bookie. He offered hilarious insights into Matthau’s own gambling exploits and his friendship with Fred Astaire, culminating in a comedic recounting of Astaire’s out-of-character racing commentary.