Joel Polis

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

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The Thing

The Thing

1982 · 1h 49m · Movie

A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.

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Best Defense

Best Defense

1984 · 1h 34m · Movie

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.

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Alien Hunter

Alien Hunter

2003 · 1h 32m · Movie

An alien black box is found in the South Pole, where a government agency is conducting botanical experiments.

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Tumbleweeds

Tumbleweeds

1999 · 1h 42m · Movie

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.

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Prison of Secrets

Prison of Secrets

1997 · 1h 32m · Movie

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.

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