Michael Polish
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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.
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Alarum (2025)
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Force of Nature (2020)
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Stay Cool (2011)
Director
Terror on the Prairie (2022)
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Hot Bot (2016)
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The Astronaut Farmer (2007)
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Big Sur (2013)
Director
American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally (2021)
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90 Minutes in Heaven (2015)
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Northfork (2003)
Director
Amnesiac (2015)
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Twin Falls Idaho (1999)
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There There (—)
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Kill Me Now (—)
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Jackpot (2001)
Director
The Smell of Success (2011)
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For Lovers Only (2011)
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Nona (2017)
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