Joel Polis

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Joel Polis

Acting 74 October 3, 1951

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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'…

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The Thing

The Thing

8.1 1982 Movie
Law & Order

Law & Order

7.3 1990 TV Show
Bones

Bones

8.2 2005 TV Show
NCIS

NCIS

7.6 2003 TV Show
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

7.5 2013 TV Show
Castle

Castle

8.0 2009 TV Show
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

7.6 2000 TV Show
Seinfeld

Seinfeld

8.2 1989 TV Show
CSI: Miami

CSI: Miami

7.7 2002 TV Show
Star Trek: Voyager

Star Trek: Voyager

7.8 1995 TV Show
Stargate Atlantis

Stargate Atlantis

8.0 2004 TV Show
Beverly Hills, 90210

Beverly Hills, 90210

7.3 1990 TV Show

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    The Thing Expanded

    Movie Self

  2. 2014
    Growing Up Fisher

    TV show Richard Barr

  3. 2013
    Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

    TV show The Banker

  4. 2010
    Rizzoli & Isles

    TV show Starbridge Warden

  5. 2009
    The Forgotten

    TV show Judge Cooperman

  6. 2009
    Chasing a Dream

    Movie Dr. Aldicott

  7. 2009
    Castle

    TV show John Raglan

  8. 2007
    Fallen Angels

    Movie Horace Millhouse

  9. 2006
    The Unit

    TV show Administrator

  10. 2005
    Bones

    TV show Mario Trivisonno

  11. 2004
    Boston Legal

    TV show Attorney Eric Yavitch

  12. 2004
    CSI: NY

    TV show Clark Risenhoover

  13. 2004
    Stargate Atlantis

    TV show Elson

  14. 2004
    Swallow

    Movie Agent Miller

  15. 2003
    NCIS

    TV show Ronald Ostrowski

  16. 2003
    Alien Hunter

    Movie Copeland

More credits
  1. 2003
    Mister Sterling

    TV show Quinn

  2. 2002
    Without a Trace

    TV show Joel Landers

  3. 2002
    CSI: Miami

    TV show Robert Wynn

  4. 2002
    The Best Sex Ever

    TV show Donald

  5. 2001
    The Guardian

    TV show Jerry Lazar

  6. 2001
    Attraction

    Movie William

  7. 2000
    Boston Public

    TV show Dawson

  8. 2000
    CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    TV show Silvio Peters

  9. 2000
    Rocket's Red Glare

    Movie Col. Mitchell

  10. 2000
    Bull

    TV show

  11. 2000
    The Invisible Man

    TV show John Castagnacci

  12. 2000
    Shadows

    Movie Kapo

  13. 1999
    Tumbleweeds

    Movie Vice Principal

  14. 1999
    Angel

    TV show Captain Franklin

  15. 1999
    Judging Amy

    TV show Dr. Eaton

  16. 1998
    L.A. Doctors

    TV show ER Doctor

  17. 1998
    The Thing: Terror Takes Shape

    Movie Self

  18. 1997
    Dharma & Greg

    TV show Colonel Glickman

  19. 1997
    Ally McBeal

    TV show Attorney Woodson

  20. 1997
    Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction

    TV show Dr. Sapperstein (segment "Morning Sickness")

  21. 1997
    The Sleepwalker Killing

    Movie Asst. Atty. Jimmy

  22. 1997
    Prison of Secrets

    Movie Brad

  23. 1996
    The Pretender

    TV show Agent Russell Gillson

  24. 1996
    Dark Angel

    Movie Jastrow