Harvey "Big Daddy" Pollitt

Harvey "Big Daddy" Pollitt is a fictional character who appears in the 1958 film Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. He serves as a pivotal character in the film. This character is portrayed by Burl Ives.
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== Throughout Cat on a Hot Tin Roof ==
He is the patriarch of the family and is celebrating his 65th birthday. He is a wealthy and powerful figure in the family and is initially unaware of his true health condition. The family is keeping the truth about his inoperable cancer from him, but Big Daddy eventually learns the truth. He plays a pivotal role in the story as he confronts his son, Brick, and seeks reconciliation with him.
== Appearances ==
*Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
Category:Characters
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof characters
Category:Characters portrayed by Burl Ives