Jackson Pollock a Violent Grave," a collection of reminiscences by Pollock's friends. Streisand was to play the role of Lee Krasner, and De Niro was to portray Pollock. A second was to be based on "Love Affair" (1974), a memoir by Ruth Kligman, who was Pollock's lover in the six months before his death. This was to be directed by Harold Becker, with Al Pacino playing Pollock. In 2000, the biographical film "Pollock", based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, "", directed by and starring Ed Harris, was released. Marcia Gay Harden won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal
Channing Pollock (magician) Channing Pollock (magician) Channing Pollock (August 16, 1926 – March 19, 2006) was an American magician and film actor. Channing Pollock was the son of Robert Burns Pollock and Marjorie Leppert. His first marriage, to Naomi Phelps, produced one son, Russell. His second marriage was to Jozy, a woman born in England. He was named after the author Channing Pollock when Majorie met him whilst she was pregnant. He first became interested in magic at the age of 21. After serving in the US Navy, Pollock used his G.I. Bill to study at the Chavez School of Magic in Laverne,