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.

Michael Polish is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes How We Made Love: The Making of For Lovers Only (2013), Force of Nature (2020), The Good Thief (2003), Alarum (2025), Hellraiser: Bloodline (1996), The Astronaut Farmer (2007), 90 Minutes in Heaven (2015), Terror on the Prairie (2022). The recorded credits span 1996 to 2026, including 24 movies and 1 TV show. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.