Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV News
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily Entertainment GuideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsCannes Film FestivalStar WarsAsian Pacific American Heritage MonthSummer Watch GuideSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
Back
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • FAQ
IMDbPro
Jason Schwartzman, Jack Black, and Jenny Slate in The Polka King (2017)

Full cast & crew

The Polka King

Edit
See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro

Director

Edit
  • Maya Forbes
    Maya Forbes
    director (directed by)

Writers

Edit
(WGA)
  • Maya Forbes
    Maya Forbes
    written by &
  • Wallace Wolodarsky
    Wallace Wolodarsky
    written by

Cast

Edit
(in credits order) complete, awaiting verification
  • Jack Black
    Jack Black
    Jack Black
    Jan Lewan
  • Jenny Slate at an event for 30th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards (2015)
    Jenny Slate
    Jenny Slate
    Marla Lewan
  • Jason Schwartzman
    Jason Schwartzman
    Jason Schwartzman
    Mickey Pizzazz
  • Jacki Weaver
    Jacki Weaver
    Jacki Weaver
    Barb
  • J.B. Smoove at an event for Hall Pass (2011)
    J.B. Smoove
    J.B. Smoove
    Ron Edwards
    (as JB Smoove)
  • Robert Capron
    Robert Capron
    Robert Capron
    David Lewan
  • Willie Garson at an event for Sex and the City (2008)
    Willie Garson
    Willie Garson
    Lonny
  • Vanessa Bayer in Saturday Night Live (1975)
    Vanessa Bayer
    Vanessa Bayer
    Bitsy Bear
  • Robert Macaux
    Robert Macaux
    Christopher
  • Mary Klug
    Mary Klug
    Anita Krzyewski
  • Kevin Healey
    Kevin Healey
    Ed Krzyewski
  • Director Wally Wolodarsky
    Wallace Wolodarsky
    Wallace Wolodarsky
    Vince
    (as Wally Wolodarsky)
  • Lew Schneider
    Lew Schneider
    Lew Schneider
    Lou Laroue
  • Phyllis Kay
    Phyllis Kay
    Phyllis Kay
    Marilyn
  • Richard Donelly
    Richard Donelly
    Stan Moetek
  • A Cause for Entertainment Charity Event
    Kati Salowsky
    Kati Salowsky
    Connie Klopski
  • Jordan Lloyd
    Jordan Lloyd
    Debra Johnson
  • Rachel Annette Helson
    Rachel Annette Helson
    Rachel Annette Helson
    Beauty Pageant Judge
  • Anthony Estrella
    Anthony Estrella
    Presenter
  • Melody Vasquez
    Melody Vasquez
    Agent Ramirez
  • Randy Tow
    Randy Tow
    Mr. Lee
    (as Randolph B. Tow)
  • Marilyn Busch
    Marilyn Busch
    Marilyn Busch
    Sheila
  • Russell Gibson
    Russell Gibson
    Gorski
  • China Forbes at an event for Infinitely Polar Bear (2014)
    China Forbes
    China Forbes
    Grammy Reporter
  • Jim Boyd Jacket
    Jim Boyd
    Jim Boyd
    Reporter
    (as James Boyd)
  • Portland Helmich
    Portland Helmich
    Portland Helmich
    Anchorwoman
  • Bruce-Robert Serafin
    Bruce-Robert Serafin
    Customer
    (as Bruce Serafin)
  • Wendy Overly
    Wendy Overly
    Loud Lady
  • Jessica Baade
    Jessica Baade
    Trish
  • Keith Mascoll
    Keith Mascoll
    Applesauce
  • Owen Burke
    Owen Burke
    Owen Burke
    Prison Guard
  • Juani Feliz
    Juani Feliz
    Juani Feliz
    PR Woman
  • Peter Ackerman
    Peter Ackerman
    Priest
  • Irvin Wallace
    Irvin Wallace
    Ruined Old Man
Rest of cast listed alphabetically
  • Marilyn Baker
    Marilyn Baker
    Dance Hall Patron
    (uncredited)
  • Eric Berghman
    Eric Berghman
    Background Dancer
    (uncredited)
  • Brina
    Brina
    Dance Hall Patron
    (uncredited)
  • John J. Burke
    John J. Burke
    Pageant Audience
    (uncredited)
  • George Burns, October 1990.
    George Burns
    George Burns
    Self
    (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • George Bush
    George Bush
    George Bush
    Self
    (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Frank Cacciola
    Frank Cacciola
    Polka Dancer
    (uncredited)
  • Joe Cali
    Joe Cali
    Joe Cali
    Tourist
    (uncredited)
  • Benjamin James Chaplin
    Benjamin James Chaplin
    Teen Party Goer
    (uncredited)
  • Arthur Comegno
    Arthur Comegno
    Band violinist
    (uncredited)
  • Angel Connell
    Angel Connell
    Angel Connell
    Performance Attendee
    (uncredited)
  • Shawn Contois
    Shawn Contois
    Shawn Contois
    Bus Driver
    (uncredited)
  • John Daigle
    John Daigle
    Drummer
    (uncredited)
  • Kevin Daigneault
    Kevin Daigneault
    Kevin Daigneault
    Performance Attendee
    (uncredited)
  • Pasquale Dalessio
    Pasquale Dalessio
    Bus Tour Group
    (uncredited)
  • Julie E. Davis
    Julie E. Davis
    Mrs. Pennsylvania Contestant
    (uncredited)
  • Charlie Flannery
    Charlie Flannery
    Performance Attendee
    (uncredited)
  • John Franchi
    John Franchi
    Performance Attendee
    (uncredited)
  • Suzanne Gillies
    Suzanne Gillies
    Suzanne Gillies
    Security Agent
    (uncredited)
  • Mickey Gilmore
    Mickey Gilmore
    Prison Guard
    (uncredited)
  • Jed Griswold
    Jed Griswold
    Polka Dancer
    (uncredited)
  • Alexa Hartman - Headshot
    Alexa Hartman
    Alexa Hartman
    Daughter Prison Visitor
    (uncredited)
  • Wendy Hartman
    Wendy Hartman
    Wendy Hartman
    Wife Prison Visitor
    (uncredited)
  • Michael Jibrin
    Michael Jibrin
    Michael Jibrin
    Tyrone
    (uncredited)
  • Tony Jones
    Tony Jones
    Tony Jones
    Basketball Playing Prisoner
    (uncredited)
  • Glenn W. Kane
    Glenn W. Kane
    Glenn W. Kane
    Pope's Bodyguard
    (uncredited)
  • Jeffery Kincannon
    Jeffery Kincannon
    Performance Attendee
    (uncredited)
  • Kayla Kohla
    Kayla Kohla
    Kayla Kohla
    Teenage Girl
    (uncredited)
  • Stephen Kyle
    Stephen Kyle
    Stephen Kyle
    Telethon Operator
    (uncredited)
  • Jan Lewan
    Jan Lewan
    Self
    (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Scout Lyons
    Scout Lyons
    Scout Lyons
    Red Carpet Celebrity
    (uncredited)
  • Rob Lévesque
    Rob Lévesque
    Rob Lévesque
    Jan Lewan Group
    (uncredited)
  • Charles Majka
    Charles Majka
    Onscreen Bass Player
    (uncredited)
  • Robert Marsella
    Robert Marsella
    Robert Marsella
    Waiter
    /Performance Attendee
    (uncredited)
  • Dan Marshall - Vintage Head Shot - SAG-AFTRA Actor / Dancer / Choreographer / Martial Artist / Stuntman / Singer - Baritone / Cantor / Model / Producer / Multi-Lingual / Teacher
    Dan Marshall
    Dan Marshall
    Polka Dancer
    (uncredited)
  • Bella Moore
    Bella Moore
    Polka Kid
    (uncredited)
  • Tony Moreira
    Tony Moreira
    Prison Visitor
    (uncredited)
  • Michele Mortensen
    Michele Mortensen
    Michele Mortensen
    Polka Dancer
    (uncredited)
  • Luke Nelson
    Luke Nelson
    Pope Visitor
    (uncredited)
  • Lance Norris
    Lance Norris
    Pizzeria Customer
    (uncredited)
  • Joseph Oliveira
    Joseph Oliveira
    Saxophone man
    (uncredited)
  • Richard Pacheco
    Richard Pacheco
    Performance Attendee
    /Polka Dancer
    (uncredited)
  • Andi Poland
    Andi Poland
    Andi Poland
    Lead Telethon Operator
    (uncredited)
  • Kobi Polisky
    Kobi Polisky
    Polka Child
    (uncredited)
  • Americo Presciutti
    Americo Presciutti
    Americo Presciutti
    Pope's Security
    (uncredited)
  • Leah Procito
    Leah Procito
    Leah Procito
    Nurse
    (uncredited)
  • Steve Provizer
    Steve Provizer
    Polka Band Musician
    (uncredited)
  • At the 2006 SAG Awards with Deanna Webb
    Rich Rothbell
    Rich Rothbell
    Uncle Rich
    /Polka Pro
    (uncredited)
  • Harold Rudolph
    Harold Rudolph
    Polka Dancer
    (uncredited)
  • Mary Jane Brennan Sangiolo
    Mary Jane Brennan Sangiolo
    Dance Hall Patron
    (uncredited)
  • Leonel Severino
    Leonel Severino
    Leonel Severino
    Celebrity on the Red Carpet
    (uncredited)
  • Susan Halsey Singer
    Susan Halsey Singer
    Susan Halsey Singer
    Party Goer
    (uncredited)
  • Ted Sterner
    Ted Sterner
    Ted Sterner
    Country Music Producer
    (uncredited)
  • Abigail Swanson
    Abigail Swanson
    Jan Lewen Fan
    (uncredited)
  • Judy Tenuta
    Judy Tenuta
    Judy Tenuta
    Self
    (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Donald Trump
    Donald Trump
    Donald Trump
    Self
    (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Ron G. Young
    Ron G. Young
    Performance Attendee
    (uncredited)
  • Alex Ziwak
    Alex Ziwak
    Alex Ziwak
    Prison Inmate
    (uncredited)

Producers

Edit
  • Jack Black
    Jack Black
    producer (produced by)
  • Joshua Brown
    Joshua Brown
    co-executive producer (as Joshua Von Brown)
  • Stuart Cornfeld
    Stuart Cornfeld
    producer (produced by)
  • Connor Flanagan
    Connor Flanagan
    associate producer
  • Erika Hampson
    Erika Hampson
    executive producer
  • Monica Levinson
    Monica Levinson
    producer (produced by)
  • Deborah Liebling
    Deborah Liebling
    executive producer (as Debbie Leibling)
  • Chris Mangano
    Chris Mangano
    executive producer
  • Priyanka Mattoo
    Priyanka Mattoo
    producer (produced by)
  • John Mikulak
    John Mikulak
    co-executive producer
  • David Permut
    David Permut
    producer (produced by)
  • Joey Poach
    Joey Poach
    associate producer
  • Marco Valerio Pugini
    Marco Valerio Pugini
    line producer: Rome
  • Shivani Rawat
    Shivani Rawat
    producer (produced by)
  • Wallace Wolodarsky
    Wallace Wolodarsky
    producer (as Wally Wolodarsky) (produced by)

Composer

Edit
  • Theodore Shapiro
    Theodore Shapiro
    composer (music by)

Cinematographer

Edit
  • Andrei Bowden Schwartz
    Andrei Bowden Schwartz
    director of photography

Editor

Edit
  • Catherine Haight
    Catherine Haight

Casting Director

Edit
  • Jeanne McCarthy
    Jeanne McCarthy
    casting director (casting by)

Production Designer

Edit
  • Carl Sprague
    Carl Sprague

Set Decorator

Edit
  • Danica Chipman
    Danica Chipman

Costume Designer

Edit
  • Susan Lyall
    Susan Lyall

Makeup Department

Edit
  • Massimiliano Duranti
    Massimiliano Duranti
    hair stylist: Rome
  • Brenda McNally
    Brenda McNally
    hair department head
  • Mario Michisanti
    Mario Michisanti
    makeup artist: Rome
  • Roz Music
    Roz Music
    makeup department head
  • Shayna Passaretti
    Shayna Passaretti
    key hair stylist
  • Nichole Pleau
    Nichole Pleau
    key makeup artist (as Niki Pleau)

Production Management

Edit
  • Mike Buonanno
    Mike Buonanno
    production supervisor: new york
  • Erika Hampson
    Erika Hampson
    unit production manager
  • Meredith Nunnikhoven
    Meredith Nunnikhoven
    production supervisor
  • Liz Richards
    Liz Richards
    post-production supervisor

Second Unit Directors or Assistant Directors

Edit
  • Eric Altieri
    Eric Altieri
    additional second assistant director
  • Emma Barber
    Emma Barber
    second assistant director
  • David Eric Chapman
    David Eric Chapman
    first assistant director
  • Chad Goyette
    Chad Goyette
    second second assistant director
  • Enrico Mastracchi Manes
    Enrico Mastracchi Manes
    first assistant director: Rome

Art Department

Edit
  • Justin Bliss
    Justin Bliss
    assistant property master
  • Carrie Capizzano
    Carrie Capizzano
    charge scenic artist
  • Brian Hakala
    Brian Hakala
    set dresser
  • Ryan Johnson
    Ryan Johnson
    leadman (as Ryan McCoy Johnson)
  • Michael Mardo
    Michael Mardo
    props
  • Jason Mayoh
    Jason Mayoh
    art coordinator / graphic design
  • Brian McKenzie
    Brian McKenzie
    set dresser
  • Jeremy M. Pereira
    Jeremy M. Pereira
    scenic artist
  • Luisa Piña
    Luisa Piña
    art production assistant
  • John Pungitore
    John Pungitore
    set dresser

Sound Department

Edit
  • Christopher D. Anderson
    Christopher D. Anderson
    audio playback
  • Luke Deardoff
    Luke Deardoff
    assistant sound editor
  • Kelly Doran
    Kelly Doran
    boom operator
  • Jason Fyrberg
    Jason Fyrberg
    additional sound mixer
  • John Guentner
    John Guentner
    foley mixer
  • Matt Hovland
    Matt Hovland
    adr mixer
  • Allison Jackson
    Allison Jackson
    second unit sound mixer
  • Dimitri Kouri
    Dimitri Kouri
    second unit boom operator
  • Jacob McNaughton
    Jacob McNaughton
    foley mixer
  • Samuel Munoz
    Samuel Munoz
    foley cuer

Special Effects

Edit
  • John Ruggieri
    John Ruggieri
    special effects coordinator

Stunts

Edit
  • Paul Marini
    Paul Marini
    stunt coordinator

Camera and Electrical Department

Edit
  • Nolan Ball
    Nolan Ball
    first assistant camera: "a" camera
  • Andrew Bell
    Andrew Bell
    grip
  • Woody Bell
    Woody Bell
    key grip
  • Thomas Bellotti
    Thomas Bellotti
    additional 2nd assistant camera
  • Jason Bowen
    Jason Bowen
    best boy electric
  • Peter Boynton
    Peter Boynton
    lighting technician / rigging electrical best boy
  • Jason Brignola
    Jason Brignola
    first assistant camera: B camera
  • Robert Clark
    Robert Clark
    electrician
  • Philippe Colligan
    Philippe Colligan
    grip
  • Dean Egan
    Dean Egan
    second assistant camera: a camera

Casting Department

Edit
  • Christian Bustamante
    Christian Bustamante
    casting assistant
  • Anne Mulhall
    Anne Mulhall
    casting director: Rhode Island
  • Mark Sussman
    Mark Sussman
    adr voice casting
  • Leslie Woo
    Leslie Woo
    casting associate

Costume and Wardrobe Department

Edit
  • Penelope Cariolo
    Penelope Cariolo
    stitcher
  • Robin Chalfin
    Robin Chalfin
    key tailor
  • Margaret Codola
    Margaret Codola
    key costumer
  • Beau Desmond
    Beau Desmond
    key costumer
  • Sheila Grover
    Sheila Grover
    costume supervisor
  • Honah Lee Milne
    Honah Lee Milne
    assistant costume designer: RI
  • Margaret Palmer
    Margaret Palmer
    set costumer
  • Taylor Pilderian
    Taylor Pilderian
    costume pa
  • Lara Quinlan
    Lara Quinlan
    set costumer
  • Amy Ritchings
    Amy Ritchings
    assistant costume designer: NY

Editorial Department

Edit
  • Steve Bannerman
    Steve Bannerman
    digital intermediate executive producer
  • Brennan Barsell
    Brennan Barsell
    conform artist
  • Jessica Clarke
    Jessica Clarke
    digital intermediate producer
  • Andrew Dale
    Andrew Dale
    colorist: dailies / workflow supervisor
  • Rebecca Erbe
    Rebecca Erbe
    assistant digital intermediate producer
  • Lynarion Hubbard
    Lynarion Hubbard
    assistant editor
  • Lee Hultman
    Lee Hultman
    colorist
  • Leandro Marini
    Leandro Marini
    supervising colorist
  • Borja Ribes Blanquer
    Borja Ribes Blanquer
    mastering

Location Management

Edit
  • Douglas Armitage
    Douglas Armitage
    assistant location manager
  • Alex Berard
    Alex Berard
    location manager
  • Mike Buonanno
    Mike Buonanno
    location manager: new york
  • Casey Regan
    Casey Regan
    location coordinator

Music Department

Edit
  • Christine Bergren
    Christine Bergren
    music clearance and legal services
  • Thomas Bowes
    Thomas Bowes
    concertmaster and violin solos
  • Dave Burnatowski
    Dave Burnatowski
    musician: polka session band, drums
  • Meghan Currier
    Meghan Currier
    music supervisor
  • Nicholas Fitzgerald
    Nicholas Fitzgerald
    additional music editor
  • Mark Graham
    Mark Graham
    conductor / head of music preparation / orchestrator
  • Eddie Hession
    Eddie Hession
    featured score musician: accordion
  • Stephen Kaminski
    Stephen Kaminski
    musician: polka session band, saxophones, bandleader
  • Mitch Kaplan
    Mitch Kaplan
    clarinet coach: Rhode Island (as Mitchell Kaplan)
  • Marty Krystall
    Marty Krystall
    clarinet coach: Los Angeles

Script and Continuity Department

Edit
  • Aidan Payne
    Aidan Payne
    script supervisor

Transportation Department

Edit
  • David Conelli
    David Conelli
    camera car driver
  • James Harkerss
    James Harkerss
    transportation captain
  • Scott Mundy
    Scott Mundy
    driver
  • Thomas O'Connor
    Thomas O'Connor
    transportation co-captain
  • Benjamin Taradash
    Benjamin Taradash
    picture car coordinator

Additional Crew

Edit
  • Nicole Aiguier
    Nicole Aiguier
    accounting clerk
  • Eric Altieri
    Eric Altieri
    production assistant
  • Ian Bricke
    Ian Bricke
    Studio Executive
  • John W. Burke
    John W. Burke
    craft service assistant
  • Frank Cacciola
    Frank Cacciola
    co-choreographer: polka
  • Laura Calcagni
    Laura Calcagni
    production coordinator
  • Mariarosa Calderon
    Mariarosa Calderon
    production accountant
  • Billy Concha
    Billy Concha
    stand in: Jack Black
  • Joseph E. Doyle
    Joseph E. Doyle
    24 frame playback
  • Rosie Fine
    Rosie Fine
    production secretary

Thanks

Edit
  • J.J. Abrams
    J.J. Abrams
    special thanks
  • Scott Alexander
    Scott Alexander
    special thanks
  • Wes Anderson
    Wes Anderson
    special thanks
  • Matt Bronson
    Matt Bronson
    special thanks
  • Steven Feinberg
    Steven Feinberg
    grateful acknowledgment: the Rhode Island Film & Television Office
  • Lori Guidroz
    Lori Guidroz
    special thanks
  • Jan Lewan
    Jan Lewan
    special thanks
  • Juman Malouf
    Juman Malouf
    special thanks
  • Christopher Slager
    Christopher Slager
    special thanks
  • Will Speck
    Will Speck
    special thanks

Contribute to this page

Suggest an edit or add missing content
Jason Schwartzman, Jack Black, and Jenny Slate in The Polka King (2017)
Top Gap
By what name was The Polka King (2017) officially released in India in English?
Answer
  • See more gaps
  • Learn more about contributing
Edit page

More from this title

More to explore

Recently viewed

Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
Get the IMDb app
Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
Follow IMDb on social
Get the IMDb app
For Android and iOS
Get the IMDb app
  • Help
  • Site Index
  • IMDbPro
  • Box Office Mojo
  • License IMDb Data
  • Press Room
  • Advertising
  • Jobs
  • Conditions of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your Ads Privacy Choices
IMDb, an Amazon company

© 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.