Ben Pollack (June 22, 1903 – June 7, 1971) was a Jewish American drummer and bandleader, active from the mid 1920s through the swing era. His eye for talent led him to either discover or employ, at one time or another, musicians such as Benny Goodman, Jack Teagarden, Glenn Miller, Jimmy McPartland and Harry James. This ability earned him the nickname "Father of Swing".