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Joel Polis

Oct 03, 1951 (73 years old) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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, 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. 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.

Known For

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NCIS
Ronald Ostrowski
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Law & Order
Dr. Joel Friedman
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Seinfeld
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Silvio Peters
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Bones
Mario Trivisonno
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Scarecrow and Mrs. King
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CSI: NY
Clark Risenhoover
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Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
The Banker
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CSI: Miami
Robert Wynn
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Star Trek: Voyager
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