Daniel Pollock

Daniel John Pollock (24 August 1968 – 13 April 1992) was an Australian film actor. He was perhaps best known for his role as Davey in the 1992 drama film Romper Stomper.

Early life Pollock was born in Melbourne, Victoria, the son of John Pollock, an architect and his wife Lucy, a teacher. He was the eldest of three children.

Pollock spent his childhood in Albert Park, where he attended kindergarten and primary school, before studying at Wesley College. Struggling to fit in, he then moved to Swinburne Alternative School. Around this time he developed an interest in acting. He trained at St Martins Youth Arts Centre, where he appeared in 11 productions, before making a series of films with the Swinburne Film and Television School.

From there, Pollock appeared in 1989 romantic drama film Loverboy with Noah Taylor, 1990 crime comedy Nirvana Street Murder opposite Ben Mendelsohn and 1990 black comedy/romance Death in Brunswick with Sam Neill and Zoe Carides. He also had roles in 1989 crime miniseries The Magistrate and 1990 police drama series Skirts. He then played the small but pivotal role of Gary in 1991 romantic comedy/drama Proof, with Hugo Weaving and Russell Crowe.

Pollock's final performance was alongside Russell Crowe in the 1992 drama film Romper Stomper, in which he played the role of Davey, a neo-Nazi skinhead. Director Geoffrey Wright had directed him in his previous film project Loverboy, and impressed by Pollock's performance, cast him in Romper Stomper. He was buried next to his grandfather William 'Bill' Pollock in Gol Gol, New South Wales.

He died before the release of Romper Stomper.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes Ref The Wood Chopper Swinburne film Boys in the Island Jake Brodie Proof Gary (punk)