Joey Pollari, a talented individual born in St. Paul, Minnesota, embarked on his acting journey after attending a scouting event in downtown Minneapolis. The next day, he received callbacks from agents eager to represent him, marking the beginning of his illustrious career.
Pollari honed his craft by taking acting lessons from the Stagecoach Theatre Arts. He then went on to appear in various stage productions at esteemed institutions such as the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul, and the SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development, also in Saint Paul.
On April 30, 2006, Pollari made his television debut as a newsboy in the police procedural series Cold Case. This was followed by his role in the 2009 Disney XD Original Movie Skyrunners, where he played a pivotal part in the story of two brothers who stumble upon a spaceship.
In 2010, Pollari starred alongside Britt Robertson and Gregg Sulkin in the Disney film Avalon High. He then headlined MTV's series The Inbetweeners in 2012, which offered a humorous take on a group of teenagers navigating high school and adulthood.
In 2016, Pollari gained critical acclaim for his portrayal of Eric Tanner, an accused perpetrator, in the second season of the ABC series American Crime. This was followed by his major film debut in the 2018 teen romance Love, Simon, where he played a friendly waiter named Lyle.
Pollari's subsequent projects include supporting the indie feature The Obituary of Tunde Johnson, directed by Ali LeRoi, in 2019. He has also ventured into music, releasing his debut album About Men in 2019, which he directed the music videos for.
Throughout his career, Pollari has demonstrated his versatility and dedication to his craft, showcasing his talents in both film and television, as well as in music.
