Joel Polis
Joel Polis (born October 3, 1951) is an American television, film and stage actor. He has appeared in over one hundred television programs and films during his career.
[edit] 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, Northern Exposure, Star Trek: Voyager, Roseanne, Seinfeld, Chicago Hope, Boston Legal and CSI. He appeared in a recurring role on the television series Cheers as the mischievous Gary, owner of the rival bar, Gary's Olde Towne Tavern.[1]
Polis's theater credits include performances at the Astor Place Theatre, Hartford Stage, Old Globe Theater, South Coast Repertory, Mark Taper Forum, Odyssey Theatre, Laguna Playhouse, Lillian Theater and the Pasadena Playhouse.
[edit] References
- ^ Kloer, Phil (May 20, 1993). "Ten episodes to remember". The Atlanta Journal and Constitution: pp. Section C; Page 1. "The best of the ongoing prank contests between Cheers and Gary's Olde Time Tavern: Sam and the gang are convinced that they have scared Gary (Joel Polis) to death, even attending his elaborate funeral"
[edit] External links
- Joel Polis at the Internet Movie Database
- Joel Polis at Memory Alpha (a Star Trek wiki)
- Joel Polis, Official Website
