Joel Polis
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
Law & Order
1990
NCIS
2003
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Bones
2005
Castle
2009
CSI: Miami
2002
Seinfeld
1989
Beverly Hills, 90210
1990
Star Trek: Voyager
1995
Cheers
1982
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013
CSI: NY
2004
Filmography
Law & Order
as Dr. Joel Friedman · 1990
NCIS
as Ronald Ostrowski · 2003
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Silvio Peters · 2000
Bones
as Mario Trivisonno · 2005
Castle
as John Raglan · 2009
CSI: Miami
as Robert Wynn · 2002
Seinfeld
as Reilly · 1989
Beverly Hills, 90210
as Pharmacist · 1990
Star Trek: Voyager
as Ny Terla · 1995
Cheers
as Gary · 1982
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
as The Banker · 2013
CSI: NY
as Clark Risenhoover · 2004
Rizzoli & Isles
as Starbridge Warden · 2010
Diagnosis: Murder
as Larry Macklin · 1993
Chicago Hope
as Sidney Herman · 1994
Boston Legal
as Attorney Eric Yavitch · 2004
Stargate Atlantis
as Elson · 2004
Without a Trace
as Joel Landers · 2002
Angel
as Captain Franklin · 1999
Home Improvement
as Wes Davidson · 1991
Judging Amy
as Dr. Eaton · 1999
Party of Five
as Dr. Michael Frieder · 1994
Touched by an Angel
as Garland Ketter · 1994
St. Elsewhere
as Jeff Hassett · 1982
Matlock
as Gary Benton · 1986
T. J. Hooker
as John Jenkins · 1982
The Unit
as Administrator · 2006
The Twilight Zone
as (segment "The Uncle Devil Show") · 1985
The Guardian
as Jerry Lazar · 2001
Northern Exposure
as Matthew Miller · 1990
Boston Public
as Dawson · 2000
The Pretender
as Agent Russell Gillson · 1996
Cagney & Lacey
· 1982
Doogie Howser, M.D.
as Jack Fogle · 1989
Remington Steele
as Eldon Veckmer · 1982
The Larry Sanders Show
as Ron · 1992
7th Heaven
as Ted Jacob · 1996
Moonlighting
as Frank Herbert · 1985
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
· 1983
The Hitchhiker
as Carl · 1983
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
as Dr. Sapperstein (segment "Morning Sickness") · 1997
The Thing
as Fuchs · 1982
Ally McBeal
as Attorney Woodson · 1997
Dharma & Greg
as Colonel Glickman · 1997
L.A. Doctors
as ER Doctor · 1998
The Invisible Man
as John Castagnacci · 2000
The Forgotten
as Judge Cooperman · 2009
Alien Nation
as Carl Peterson · 1989
Bull
· 2000
One West Waikiki
· 1994
Growing Up Fisher
as Richard Barr · 2014
The Best Sex Ever
as Donald · 2002
Misfits of Science
as Lonnie / Dwayne · 1985
Mister Sterling
as Quinn · 2003
Capital News
as Vartan · 1990
The Rookie
as Lance · 1990
True Believer
as Dean Rabin · 1989
Fatal Vision
as Brian Murtagh · 1984
My Blue Heaven
as U.S. Attorney · 1990
Alien Hunter
as Copeland · 2003
Best Defense
as First Agent · 1984
Eddie Dodd
· 1991
It's My Party
as Tim Bergen · 1996
Attraction
as William · 2001
The Thing Expanded
as Self · 2026
Dark Angel
as Jastrow · 1996
The Thing: Terror Takes Shape
as Self · 1998
Swallow
as Agent Miller · 2004
Rocket's Red Glare
as Col. Mitchell · 2000
Prison of Secrets
as Brad · 1997
Chasing a Dream
as Dr. Aldicott · 2009
Tumbleweeds
as Vice Principal · 1999
Deadly Medicine
as Dr. George Reardon · 1991
All The Kids Do It
as Coach · 1984
The Sleepwalker Killing
as Asst. Atty. Jimmy · 1997
Never Say Never: The Deidre Hall Story
as Bill Handel · 1995
Those She Left Behind
as Kerns · 1989
Serial Killer
as Jack Blund · 1995
Burning Bridges
as Dr. Paletsky · 1990
The Men of Outpost 31
as Self · 2016
Born Beautiful
as Ted · 1982
Twilight Man
as Harper · 1996
Fallen Angels
as Horace Millhouse · 2007
Shadows
as Kapo · 2000