Michael Polish
Michael Polish (born October 30, 1970 in El Centro, CA) is an American actor, writer and director, best known for his work with his identical twin brother Mark, including "Twin Falls Idaho" (1999), "Northfork" (2003) and "The Astronaut Farmer" (2006). In the early 2010s, after their work together on "For Lovers Only" (2011), the Polish brothers turned to focus on their separate solo careers, with Michael going on to direct "Big Sur" (2013), "Amnesiac" (2015) and "Force of Nature" (2020), among others.
19 directing credits · 10 acting credits
Directing · 19
Alarum
2025
Force of Nature
2020
The Astronaut Farmer
2007
90 Minutes in Heaven
2015
American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally
2021
Terror on the Prairie
2022
Hot Bot
2016
Stay Cool
2011
Northfork
2003
Bring on the Dancing Horses
2023
Amnesiac
2015
Big Sur
2013
Jackpot
2001
The Smell of Success
2011
For Lovers Only
2011
Nona
2017
Twin Falls Idaho
1999
There There
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Kill Me Now
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Acting · 10
Hellraiser: Bloodline
1996
The Good Thief
2003
The Bridge of San Luis Rey
2004
Satanic Panic
2019
Bare Knuckle Filming: The Construction of Northfork
2003
Some Kind of Hate
2015
How We Made Love: The Making of For Lovers Only
2013
Twin Falls Idaho
1999
There There
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Kill Me Now
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