Michael Polish
Biography
Michael Polish is an American actor, writer, and director born on October 30, 1970, in El Centro, California. He is known for his work with his identical twin brother, Mark, collaborating on films such as Twin Falls Idaho in 1999, Northfork in 2003, The Astronaut Farmer in 2006, and For Lovers Only in 2011. In the early 2010s, the brothers shifted their focus to separate solo careers. Following this transition, Michael Polish directed several films, including Big Sur in 2013, Amnesiac in 2015, and Force of Nature in 2020. Across his career, he is credited with twenty-six known credits in directing and is also known by the names The Polish Brothers and Polish Brothers.
Career overview
Michael Polish is an American actor, writer, and director born on October 30, 1970, in El Centro, California. He is best known for his collaborative work with his identical twin brother, Mark. Together, the Polish brothers worked on several well-known projects, including the films Twin Falls Idaho in 1999, Northfork in 2003, and The Astronaut Farmer in 2006. Their collaborative efforts also included the film For Lovers Only in 2011.
In the early 2010s, after completing their work on For Lovers Only, the brothers shifted their focus toward separate solo careers. Following this transition, Michael Polish continued his directing career by helming several solo projects. Among his solo directorial works are the films Big Sur in 2013, Amnesiac in 2015, and Force of Nature in 2020. Throughout his career, he has accumulated numerous known credits in the film industry primarily centered around directing.
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Full Filmography
44 titles- Alarum (2025) Director
- Bring on the Dancing Horses (2023) Director
- Bring on the Dancing Horses (2023) Creator
- Terror on the Prairie (2022) Director
- American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally (2021) Director
- Force of Nature (2020) Director
- Satanic Panic (2019) as Gary Neumieir
- Nona (2017) Director
- Nona (2017) Writer
- Nona (2017) Producer
- Nona (2017) Director of Photography
- Hot Bot (2016) Co-Writer
- Hot Bot (2016) Director
- Hot Bot (2016) Director of Photography
- 90 Minutes in Heaven (2015) Director
- 90 Minutes in Heaven (2015) Screenplay
- Amnesiac (2015) Director
- Some Kind of Hate (2015) as Jack Iverson
- Big Sur (2013) Writer
- Big Sur (2013) Director
- How We Made Love: The Making of For Lovers Only (2013) as Self
- Stay Cool (2011) Director
- The Smell of Success (2011) Director
- The Smell of Success (2011) Writer
- For Lovers Only (2011) Director
- The Astronaut Farmer (2007) Screenplay
- The Astronaut Farmer (2007) Director
- The Astronaut Farmer (2007) Producer
- The Bridge of San Luis Rey (2004) as Esteban
- Northfork (2003) Director
- Northfork (2003) Screenplay
- The Good Thief (2003) as Bertram
- Bare Knuckle Filming: The Construction of Northfork (2003)
- Jackpot (2001) Director
- Jackpot (2001) Writer
- Jackpot (2001) Producer
- Twin Falls Idaho (1999) as Francis Falls
- Twin Falls Idaho (1999) Director
- Hellraiser: Bloodline (1996) as Twin Cenobite #1
- Kill Me Now as Sterling
- Kill Me Now Director
- There There
- There There Writer
- There There Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Polish best known for?
Michael Polish is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Alarum (2025), Satanic Panic (2019), Yancy Derringer (1958), The Astronaut Farmer (2007).
When and where was Michael Polish born?
Michael Polish was born on October 30, 1970 in El Centro, California, USA.
How many credits does Michael Polish have?
Michael Polish has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2025.
What is Michael Polish's background in cinema and television?
Michael Polish is an American actor, writer, and director born on October 30, 1970, in El Centro, California. He is known for his work with his identical twin brother, Mark, collaborating on films such as Twin Falls Idaho in 1999, Northfork in 2003, The Astronaut Farmer in 2006, and For Lovers Only in 2011. In the earl...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Satanic Panic (2019) as Gary Neumieir — aged about 48
- Hellraiser: Bloodline (1996) as Twin Cenobite #1 — aged about 25
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