Joel Polis
Born October 03, 1951 (Age: 74)
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Biography
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.
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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Filmography
Rocket's Red Glare
2000
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as Col. Mitchell
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Age: 48
No Image
Shadows
2000
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as Kapo
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Age: 48
Tumbleweeds
1999
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as Vice Principal
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Age: 48
It's My Party
1996
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as Tim Bergen
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Age: 44
Deadly Medicine
1991
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as Dr. George Reardon
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Age: 40
The Rookie
1990
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as Lance
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Age: 39
My Blue Heaven
1990
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as U.S. Attorney
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Age: 38
Burning Bridges
1990
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as Dr. Paletsky
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Age: 38
Best Defense
1984
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as First Agent
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Age: 32
All The Kids Do It
1984
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as Coach
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Age: 32
The Thing
1982
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as Fuchs
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Age: 30