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Joel Polis
Acting

Joel Polis

Born 1951-10-03
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Department: Acting

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.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Joel Polis

The Thing
Movie
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The Thing

1982
TMDB4.0
Bones
TV
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Bones

2005
TMDB4.1
NCIS
TV
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NCIS

2003
TMDB3.8
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
TV
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Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

2013
TMDB3.8
Law & Order
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Law & Order

1990
TMDB3.6
Castle
TV
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Castle

2009
TMDB4.0
Seinfeld
TV
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Seinfeld

1989
TMDB4.2
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
TV
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

2000
TMDB3.8
CSI: Miami
TV
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CSI: Miami

2002
TMDB3.9
Star Trek: Voyager
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Star Trek: Voyager

1995
TMDB3.9

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (83 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
The Thing ExpandedThe Thing ExpandedSelfMovie2026
Growing Up FisherGrowing Up FisherRichard BarrTV Series2014
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.The BankerTV Series2013
Rizzoli & IslesRizzoli & IslesStarbridge WardenTV Series2010
The ForgottenThe ForgottenJudge CoopermanTV Series2009
Chasing a DreamChasing a DreamDr. AldicottMovie2009
CastleCastleJohn RaglanTV Series2009
Fallen AngelsFallen AngelsHorace MillhouseMovie2007
The UnitThe UnitAdministratorTV Series2006
BonesBonesMario TrivisonnoTV Series2005
Boston LegalBoston LegalAttorney Eric YavitchTV Series2004
CSI: NYCSI: NYClark RisenhooverTV Series2004
Stargate AtlantisStargate AtlantisElsonTV Series2004
SwallowSwallowAgent MillerMovie2004
NCISNCISRonald OstrowskiTV Series2003
Alien HunterAlien HunterCopelandMovie2003
Mister SterlingMister SterlingQuinnTV Series2003
Without a TraceWithout a TraceJoel LandersTV Series2002
CSI: MiamiCSI: MiamiRobert WynnTV Series2002
The Best Sex EverThe Best Sex EverDonaldTV Series2002
The GuardianThe GuardianJerry LazarTV Series2001
AttractionAttractionWilliamMovie2001
Boston PublicBoston PublicDawsonTV Series2000
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationCSI: Crime Scene InvestigationSilvio PetersTV Series2000
Rocket's Red GlareRocket's Red GlareCol. MitchellMovie2000
BullBullSelf / AppearanceTV Series2000
The Invisible ManThe Invisible ManJohn CastagnacciTV Series2000
ShadowsKapoMovie2000
TumbleweedsTumbleweedsVice PrincipalMovie1999
AngelAngelCaptain FranklinTV Series1999
Judging AmyJudging AmyDr. EatonTV Series1999
L.A. DoctorsL.A. DoctorsER DoctorTV Series1998
The Thing: Terror Takes ShapeThe Thing: Terror Takes ShapeSelfMovie1998
Dharma & GregDharma & GregColonel GlickmanTV Series1997
Ally McBealAlly McBealAttorney WoodsonTV Series1997
Beyond Belief: Fact or FictionBeyond Belief: Fact or FictionDr. Sapperstein (segment "Morning Sickness")TV Series1997
The Sleepwalker KillingThe Sleepwalker KillingAsst. Atty. JimmyMovie1997
Prison of SecretsPrison of SecretsBradMovie1997
The PretenderThe PretenderAgent Russell GillsonTV Series1996
Dark AngelDark AngelJastrowMovie1996
7th Heaven7th HeavenTed JacobTV Series1996
Twilight ManTwilight ManHarperMovie1996
It's My PartyIt's My PartyTim BergenMovie1996
Never Say Never: The Deidre Hall StoryNever Say Never: The Deidre Hall StoryBill HandelMovie1995
Serial KillerSerial KillerJack BlundMovie1995
Star Trek: VoyagerStar Trek: VoyagerNy TerlaTV Series1995
Touched by an AngelTouched by an AngelGarland KetterTV Series1994
Chicago HopeChicago HopeSidney HermanTV Series1994
Party of FiveParty of FiveDr. Michael FriederTV Series1994
One West WaikikiOne West WaikikiSelf / AppearanceTV Series1994
Diagnosis: MurderDiagnosis: MurderLarry MacklinTV Series1993
The Larry Sanders ShowThe Larry Sanders ShowRonTV Series1992
Deadly MedicineDeadly MedicineDr. George ReardonMovie1991
Home ImprovementHome ImprovementWes DavidsonTV Series1991
Eddie DoddSelf / AppearanceTV Series1991
The RookieThe RookieLanceMovie1990
Beverly Hills, 90210Beverly Hills, 90210PharmacistTV Series1990
Law & OrderLaw & OrderDr. Joel FriedmanTV Series1990
My Blue HeavenMy Blue HeavenU.S. AttorneyMovie1990
Northern ExposureNorthern ExposureMatthew MillerTV Series1990
Burning BridgesBurning BridgesDr. PaletskyMovie1990
Capital NewsCapital NewsVartanTV Series1990
Doogie Howser, M.D.Doogie Howser, M.D.Jack FogleTV Series1989
Alien NationAlien NationCarl PetersonTV Series1989
SeinfeldSeinfeldReillyTV Series1989
Those She Left BehindThose She Left BehindKernsMovie1989
True BelieverTrue BelieverDean RabinMovie1989
MatlockMatlockGary BentonTV Series1986
Misfits of ScienceMisfits of ScienceLonnie / DwayneTV Series1985
The Twilight ZoneThe Twilight Zone(segment "The Uncle Devil Show")TV Series1985
MoonlightingMoonlightingFrank HerbertTV Series1985
Fatal VisionFatal VisionBrian MurtaghTV Series1984
Best DefenseBest DefenseFirst AgentMovie1984
All The Kids Do ItAll The Kids Do ItCoachMovie1984
The HitchhikerThe HitchhikerCarlTV Series1983
Scarecrow and Mrs. KingScarecrow and Mrs. KingSelf / AppearanceTV Series1983
Born BeautifulBorn BeautifulTedMovie1982
St. ElsewhereSt. ElsewhereJeff HassettTV Series1982
Remington SteeleRemington SteeleEldon VeckmerTV Series1982
CheersCheersGaryTV Series1982
The ThingThe ThingFuchsMovie1982
Cagney & LaceyCagney & LaceySelf / AppearanceTV Series1982
T. J. HookerT. J. HookerJohn JenkinsTV Series1982