About
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.
Filmography
Alarum2025 · Director
Terror on the Prairie2022 · Director
American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally2021 · Director
Force of Nature2020 · Director
Nona2017 · Director, Writer, Producer, Director of Photography
Hot Bot2016 · Director, Co-Writer, Director of Photography
90 Minutes in Heaven2015 · Director, Screenplay
Amnesiac2015 · Director
Big Sur2013 · Director, Writer
Stay Cool2011 · Director
The Smell of Success2011 · Director, Writer
For Lovers Only2011 · Director
The Astronaut Farmer2007 · Screenplay, Director, Producer
Northfork2003 · Director, Screenplay
Jackpot2001 · Director, Writer, Producer
Twin Falls Idaho1999 · Director