
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
Directing · 17
Alarum
2025
Force of Nature
2020
Nona
2017
Hot Bot
2016
Amnesiac
2015
Big Sur
2013
Stay Cool
2011
For Lovers Only
2011
Northfork
2003
Jackpot
2001
Twin Falls Idaho
1999
Writing · 8
Production · 3
Camera · 2
Creator · 1





















