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Joel Polis
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.
As actor
The Thing Expanded
Chasing a Dream
Fallen Angels
Swallow
Alien Hunter
Attraction
Shadows
Rocket's Red Glare
Tumbleweeds
The Thing: Terror Takes Shape
Prison of Secrets
The Sleepwalker Killing
Twilight Man
Dark Angel
It's My Party
Serial Killer
Deadly Medicine
Burning Bridges
The Rookie
My Blue Heaven
Those She Left Behind
True Believer
All The Kids Do It
Best Defense
The Thing
Born Beautiful