Joel Polis

Characters played by Joel Polis

Career Overview

Joel Polis has 66 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently John Carpenter Films with 1 titles. Signature works include Shadows, Twilight Man, Dark Angel. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

66

Birth Date

1951-10-03

Birth Place

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

• Shadows
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  Twilight Man
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  Dark Angel
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  The Thing Expanded
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  The Men of Outpost 31
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  Swallow

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• John Carpenter Films (1 titles)
• The Thing Series (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Keith David (2 collaborations)
• Richard Masur (2 collaborations)
• David Clennon (2 collaborations)
• Thomas G. Waites (2 collaborations)
• Peter Maloney (2 collaborations)
• Andrew Reynolds (1 collaborations)
• Martin Ferrero (1 collaborations)
• Stanley B. Herman (1 collaborations)
• Chaim Frankes (1 collaborations)
• Galen Schrick (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (66 credits)

  • The Thing Expanded

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • The Men of Outpost 31

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

    - Aftershocks (2015) ... The Banker actor actors
    2013
  • Rizzoli & Isles

    - Judge, Jury and Executioner (2013) ... Starbridge Warden actor actors
    2010
  • Chasing a Dream

    Dr. Aldicott

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Castle

    - Knockdown (2011) ... John Raglan actor actors
    2009
  • Fallen Angels

    Horace Millhouse

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • The Unit

    - Force Majeure (2006) ... Administrator actor actors
    2006
  • Bones

    - The Witch in the Wardrobe (2010) ... Mario Trivisonno actor actors
    2005
  • Swallow

    Agent Miller

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Stargate Atlantis

    - Outsiders (2008) ... Elson actor actors
    2004
  • CSI: NY

    - Time's Up (2007) ... Clark Risenhoover actor actors
    2004
  • Boston Legal

    - Word Salad Days (2006) ... Attorney Eric Yavitch actor actors
    2004
  • Alien Hunter

    Copeland

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • CSI: Miami

    - Open Water (2006) ... Robert Wynn actor actors
    2002
  • Without a Trace

    - The Friendly Skies (2003) ... Joel Landers actor actors
    2002
  • Attraction

    William

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • The Guardian

    - The Bachelor Party (2004) ... Jerry Lazar actor actors
    2001
  • Rocket's Red Glare

    Col. Mitchell

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Shadows

    Kapo

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - Hollywood Brass (2005) ... Silvio Peters actor actors
    2000
  • Boston Public

    - Chapter Eleven (2001) ... Dawson actor actors
    2000
  • The Invisible Man

    - Liberty & Larceny (2000) ... John Castagnacci actor actors
    2000
  • Tumbleweeds

    Vice Principal

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Angel

    - Why We Fight (2004) ... Captain Franklin actor actors
    1999
  • Judging Amy

    - Presumed Innocent (1999) ... Dr. Eaton actor actors
    1999
  • The Thing: Terror Takes Shape

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • The Sleepwalker Killing

    Asst. Atty. Jimmy

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Prison of Secrets

    Brad

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Dharma & Greg

    - Hell No, Greg Can't Go (2000) ... Colonel Glickman actor actors
    1997
  • Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction

    - Morning Sickness, The Curse of Hampton Manor, Wax Executioner, Blood Bank & Ring Toss (2000) ... Dr. Sapperstein (segment "Morning Sickness") actor actors
    1997
  • Dark Angel

    Jastrow

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Twilight Man

    Harper

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • It's My Party

    Tim Bergen

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • The Pretender

    - Past Sim (1997) ... Agent Russell Gillson actor actors
    1996
  • Never Say Never: The Deidre Hall Story

    Bill Handel

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Serial Killer

    Jack Blund

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Star Trek: Voyager

    - Time and Again (1995) ... Ny Terla actor actors
    1995
  • Party of Five

    - Blast the Past (2000) ... Dr. Michael Frieder actor actors
    1994
  • Chicago Hope

    - Faith, Hope & Surgery (2000) ... Sidney Herman actor actors

    - Quiet Riot (1996) ... Sidney Herman actor actors
    1994
  • Touched by an Angel

    - The Big Bang (1995) ... Garland Ketter actor actors
    1994
  • Diagnosis: Murder

    - Death By Extermination (1994) ... Larry Macklin actor actors
    1993
  • Deadly Medicine

    Dr. George Reardon

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Home Improvement

    - Fifth Anniversary (1994) ... Wes Davidson actor actors

    - Be True To Your Tool (1993) ... Wes Davidson actor actors
    1991
  • The Rookie

    Lance

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • My Blue Heaven

    U.S. Attorney

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Burning Bridges

    Dr. Paletsky

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Beverly Hills, 90210

    - Law and Disorder (1998) ... Pharmacist actor actors
    1990
  • Northern Exposure

    - Blowing Bubbles (1992) ... Matthew Miller actor actors
    1990
  • Law & Order

    - Blood Is Thicker... (1992) ... Dr. Joel Friedman actor actors
    1990
  • Those She Left Behind

    Kerns

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • True Believer

    Dean Rabin

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Seinfeld

    - The Comeback (1997) ... Reilly actor actors
    1989
  • Alien Nation

    - Contact (1989) ... Carl Peterson actor actors
    1989
  • Matlock

    - The Biker (1990) ... Gary Benton actor actors
    1986
  • Moonlighting

    - The Lady in the Iron Mask (1985) ... Frank Herbert actor actors
    1985
  • The Twilight Zone

    - The Shadow Man / The Uncle Devil Show / Opening Day (1985) ... (segment "The Uncle Devil Show") actor actors
    1985
  • Best Defense

    First Agent

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • All The Kids Do It

    Coach

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • The Hitchhiker

    - Man's Best Friend (1985) ... Carl actor actors
    1983
  • Born Beautiful

    Ted

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • The Thing

    Fuchs

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Cheers

    - Cheers Fouls Out (1990) ... Gary actor actors

    - Bar Wars II: The Woodman Strikes Back (1989) ... Gary actor actors

    - From Beer to Eternity (1985) ... Gary actor actors
    1982
  • T. J. Hooker

    - Serial Murders (1985) ... John Jenkins actor actors
    1982
  • St. Elsewhere

    - Fade to White (1984) ... Jeff Hassett actor actors
    1982
  • Remington Steele

    - Red Holt Steele (1983) ... Eldon Veckmer actor actors
    1982