Oscar Polk date of birth:
December 25, 1899
How old was Oscar Polk when died?
49
Where was Oscar Polk born?
Marianna, Arkansas, USA
When did Oscar Polk die?
January 4, 1949
Where did Oscar Polk die?
New York City, New York, USA
Why did Oscar Polk die?
Hit by a car
Oscar Polk body shape:
Average
What color is Oscar Polk's hair?
Brown - Dark
What is Oscar Polk's ethnicity?
Black
What is Oscar Polk nationality?
American
What is Oscar Polk's occupation?
Actor
Oscar Polk claim to fame:
Gone With the Wind
Short Biography
Oscar Polk (December 25, 1899 – January 4, 1949) was an American actor, best known for his portrayal as the servant "Pork" in the 1939 film Gone with the Wind. His most memorable scene in that film comes when "Pork" discloses to Scarlett O'Hara, portrayed by Vivian Leigh, the back property taxes on Tara, are $300. On January 4, 1949, he was fatally struck by a taxi cab as he stepped off a curb in Times Square ten days after his 49th birthday. At the time of his death he was scheduled to have a major role in the play Leading Lady, and he was replaced by Ossie Davis. He is buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Maspeth, Long Island, New York.