Ugandan Pollock August 17, 2016 UFF 2016 Award Nominees Paul Jackson Pollock known professionally as Jackson Pollock was an influential American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. He was well known for his unique style of drip painting. Born: January 28, 1912, Cody, Wyowing, United States Died: August 11, 1950, Springs, New York, United States. This movies is a remake of Pollock.