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Tracy Pollan
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Pollan at the 39th Primetime Emmy Awards in 1987
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Tracy Jo Pollan
June 22, 1960 Long Island, New York, US
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| Years active | 1980–present |
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| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Michael Pollan (brother) |
Tracy Jo Pollan Fox (born June 22, 1960) is an American actress and author. She is well-known for playing Ellen Reed on the TV show Family Ties from 1985 to 1987. She also played Harper Anderson on the crime drama series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 2000. For this role, she was nominated for a special award called a Primetime Emmy Award.
Pollan married actor and activist Michael J. Fox in 1988. After that, she acted less often to focus on her family. She has starred in movies like Baby It's You (1983) and Promised Land (1987). Other TV shows she appeared in include Spin City and TV movies such as First to Die (2003).
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Early Life
Tracy Pollan was born on June 22, 1960, in Long Island, New York. Her parents are Corky and Stephen Pollan. She has a brother named Michael, who is a well-known author.
Tracy went to Syosset High School. She later graduated from the Dalton School in Manhattan, New York. To learn acting, she studied at the Herbert Berghof Studio and the Lee Strasberg Institute.
Family Life
Tracy Pollan met Michael J. Fox when they were working together on the TV show Family Ties. They started dating while making the movie Bright Lights, Big City. They got married on July 16, 1988.
After getting married, Tracy decided to act less. She wanted to spend more time with her family. Tracy and Michael have four children together. Their son is named Sam. They have twin daughters, Aquinnah Kathleen and Schuyler Frances. Their youngest daughter is Esmé Annabelle. The family lives in Manhattan. In 2024, their daughter Schuyler got married in the Catskill Mountains.
Acting Career
Tracy Pollan has had many roles in both movies and television shows. She is known for her work in dramas and crime series.
Movies
Tracy Pollan has appeared in several films throughout her career.
- Baby It's You (1983)
- Promised Land (1987)
- Bright Lights, Big City (1988)
- A Stranger Among Us (1992)
Television Shows
Tracy Pollan has been in many TV shows and movies made for television.
- Family Ties (1985–1987): She played Ellen Reed, a recurring role.
- Spin City (1997–1998): She appeared in two episodes as Renee Miller.
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2000): She played Harper Anderson in two episodes.
- First to Die (2003): A TV movie where she played Lindsay Boxer.
- Natalee Holloway (2009) and Justice for Natalee Holloway (2011): She played Beth Holloway in these TV movies.
- The Michael J. Fox Show (2013): She appeared in an episode called "Neighbor."
- Inventing Anna (2022): She played Sherry Reed in an episode.
Theatre
Tracy Pollan has also performed on stage in plays.
- Album (1980–1981) at the Cherry Lane Theatre
- Pack of Lies (1985) at the Royale Theatre
- Woman in Mind (1988) at the New York City Center
- Jake's Women (1992) at the Neil Simon Theatre
Awards and Nominations
Tracy Pollan has been recognized for her acting.
- In 2000, she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. This was for her role in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
See also
In Spanish: Tracy Pollan para niños
