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.

Joel Polis is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 27 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Dark Angel (1996), True Believer (1989), Best Defense (1984), Seinfeld (1989), Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990), The Guardian (2001), NCIS (2003), Law & Order (1990). The recorded credits span 1982 to 2013, including 3 movies and 24 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.