Michael Polish

Michael Polish

53 · Born: Oct 30, 1970

Personal Details

Born Oct 30, 1970 El Centro, California, USA
Spouse
  • Kate Bosworth

    ( Aug 31, 2013 to Mar 15, 2023 )
  • Jo Strettell

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Relatives
  • Mark Polish (Sibling)
  • Logan Polish (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

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.

Career

2015
Some Kind of Hate
Some Kind of Hate as Jack Iverson
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2004
The Bridge of San Luis Rey
The Bridge of San Luis Rey as Esteban
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2003
The Good Thief
The Good Thief as Bertram
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1999
Twin Falls Idaho
Twin Falls Idaho as Francis Falls
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2024
Alarum
Alarum as Director
2022
Terror on the Prairie
Terror on the Prairie as Director
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2021
American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally
2020
Force of Nature
Force of Nature as Director
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2017
Nona
Nona as Director, Writer
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2016
Hot Bot
Hot Bot as Director
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2015
90 Minutes in Heaven
90 Minutes in Heaven as Director, Screenplay
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Amnesiac
Amnesiac as Director
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2013
Big Sur
Big Sur as Director, Writer
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2011
Stay Cool
Stay Cool as Director
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For Lovers Only
For Lovers Only as Director
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2009
The Smell of Success
The Smell of Success as Director, Writer
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2006
The Astronaut Farmer
The Astronaut Farmer as Director, Screenplay
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2003
Northfork
Northfork as Director, Screenplay
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2001
Jackpot
Jackpot as Director, Writer
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1999
Twin Falls Idaho
Twin Falls Idaho as Director
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2023
Bring on the Dancing Horses
Bring on the Dancing Horses as Creator
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