Joel Polis
October 3, 1951 · 74 years old
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, Norther…
Known For
5 titles
The Thing
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
Best Defense
A military weapons engineer struggles to do his job responsibly, while a hapless tank commander has to live with the consequences in combat years later.
Alien Hunter
An alien black box is found in the South Pole, where a government agency is conducting botanical experiments.
Tumbleweeds
A woman and her daughter have been constantly moving from town to town for years, but their newest home might be different from all the others.
Prison of Secrets
A wife and mother is sent to prison for a monetary crime. Against the advice of her husband, she tries to raise awareness of the corruption going on there.