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.
Filmography (82 titles)
9.3MovieThe Thing Expanded
Self · 2026
6.3ShowGrowing Up Fisher
Richard Barr · 2014
7.5ShowMarvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
The Banker · 2013
7.9ShowRizzoli & Isles
Starbridge Warden · 2010
6.1ShowThe Forgotten
Judge Cooperman · 2009
6.3MovieChasing a Dream
Dr. Aldicott · 2009
8.0ShowCastle
John Raglan · 2009
3.0MovieFallen Angels
Horace Millhouse · 2007
7.3ShowThe Unit
Administrator · 2006
8.2ShowBones
Mario Trivisonno · 2005
7.9ShowBoston Legal
Attorney Eric Yavitch · 2004
7.3ShowCSI: NY
Clark Risenhoover · 2004
8.0ShowStargate Atlantis
Elson · 2004
8.0MovieSwallow
Agent Miller · 2004
7.6ShowNCIS
Ronald Ostrowski · 2003
5.1MovieAlien Hunter
Copeland · 2003
8.3ShowMister Sterling
Quinn · 2003
7.2ShowWithout a Trace
Joel Landers · 2002
7.7ShowCSI: Miami
Robert Wynn · 2002
3.9ShowThe Best Sex Ever
Donald · 2002
7.1ShowThe Guardian
Jerry Lazar · 2001
6.9MovieAttraction
William · 2001
7.6ShowBoston Public
Dawson · 2000
7.6ShowCSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Silvio Peters · 2000
5.0MovieRocket's Red Glare
Col. Mitchell · 2000
6.8ShowBull
2000
7.1ShowThe Invisible Man
John Castagnacci · 2000
Shadows
Kapo · 2000
6.4MovieTumbleweeds
Vice Principal · 1999
7.9ShowAngel
Captain Franklin · 1999