
Joel Polis
- Date of Birth: 1951-10-03
- Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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 ficti... 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.

Seinfeld
Comedy • 1989 July

Bones
Crime, Drama • 2005 September

The Thing
Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction • 1982 June

Stargate Atlantis
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama • 2004 July

Castle
Drama, Crime • 2009 March

Rizzoli & Isles
Crime, Drama, Mystery • 2010 July

Northern Exposure
Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy • 1990 July

Angel
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama • 1999 October

Boston Legal
Comedy, Drama • 2004 October

Star Trek: Voyager
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure • 1995 January