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Joel Polis
An American television, film and stage actor. He has appeared in over one hundred television programs and films during his career.
Born October 3, 1951 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA1 movie on MoviHero
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An American television, film and stage actor. He has appeared in over one hundred television programs and films during his career. Polis' first film role was the character 'Fuchs' in the science fiction film The Thing. He appeared in numerous television series including Cheers, Alien Nation, Northern Exposure, Star Trek: Voyager, Roseanne, Seinfeld, Chicago Hope, Boston Legal and CSI. He appeared in a recurring role on the television series Cheers as the mischievous Gary, owner of the rival bar, Gary's Olde Towne Tavern. Polis's theater credits include performances at the Astor Place Theatre, Hartford Stage, Old Globe Theater, South Coast Repertory, Mark Taper Forum, Odyssey Theatre, Laguna Playhouse, Lillian Theater and the Pasadena Playhouse.
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- 2026The Thing ExpandedSelf
- 2016The Men of Outpost 31Self
- 2009Chasing a DreamDr. Aldicott
- 2007Fallen AngelsHorace Millhouse
- 2004SwallowAgent Miller
- 2003Alien HunterCopeland
- 2001AttractionWilliam
- 2000Rocket's Red GlareCol. Mitchell
- 2000ShadowsKapo
- 1999TumbleweedsVice Principal
- 1998The Thing: Terror Takes ShapeSelf
- 1997The Sleepwalker KillingAsst. Atty. Jimmy
- 1997Prison of SecretsBrad
- 1996Dark AngelJastrow
- 1996Twilight ManHarper
- 1996It's My PartyTim Bergen
- 1995Never Say Never: The Deidre Hall StoryBill Handel
- 1995Serial KillerJack Blund
- 1991Deadly MedicineDr. George Reardon
- 1990The RookieLance
- 1990My Blue HeavenU.S. Attorney
- 1990Burning BridgesDr. Paletsky
- 1989Those She Left BehindKerns
- 1989True BelieverDean Rabin
- 1984Best DefenseFirst Agent
- 1984All The Kids Do ItCoach
- 1982Born BeautifulTed
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