Joel Polis
Acting
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
2026The Thing Expanded
Self
2009Chasing a Dream
Dr. Aldicott
2007Fallen Angels
Horace Millhouse
2004Swallow
Agent Miller
2003Alien Hunter
Copeland
2001Attraction
William
2000Rocket's Red Glare
Col. Mitchell
1999Tumbleweeds
Vice Principal
1998The Thing: Terror Takes Shape
Self
1997Prison of Secrets
Brad
1997The Sleepwalker Killing
Asst. Atty. Jimmy
1996Twilight Man
Harper
1996Dark Angel
Jastrow
1996It's My Party
Tim Bergen
1995Serial Killer
Jack Blund
1991Deadly Medicine
Dr. George Reardon
1990Burning Bridges
Dr. Paletsky
1990The Rookie
Lance
1990My Blue Heaven
U.S. Attorney
1989Those She Left Behind
Kerns
1989True Believer
Dean Rabin
1984All The Kids Do It
Coach
1984Best Defense
First Agent
1982The Thing
Fuchs