
Michael Polish
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.
Acting (6 movies)
Directing (16 movies)

The Astronaut Farmer
2007

Stay Cool
2011

Northfork
2003

Twin Falls Idaho
1999

The Smell of Success
2011

For Lovers Only
2011

Big Sur
2013

Jackpot
2001

Terror on the Prairie
2022

90 Minutes in Heaven
2015

Amnesiac
2015

Hot Bot
2016

Alarum
2025

Nona
2017

Force of Nature
2020

American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally
2021
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | 2001 | Writer |
| Northfork | 2003 | Screenplay |
| The Astronaut Farmer | 2007 | Screenplay |
| The Astronaut Farmer | 2007 | Producer |
| The Smell of Success | 2011 | Writer |
| Big Sur | 2013 | Writer |
| 90 Minutes in Heaven | 2015 | Screenplay |
| Nona | 2017 | Writer |
| Nona | 2017 | Producer |




