Michael Polish

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1970-10-30 (54 years old)

Place of Birth El Centro, California, USA

Also Known As The Polish Brothers, Polish Brothers, Polish Bros., Michael J. Polish, Ted Smith, Larry Smith

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.

Known For

Director

Tate

as Director

There There

as Director

2025
Alarum

as Director

2022
2020
Force of Nature

as Director

2017
Nona

as Director

2016
Hot Bot

as Director

2015
2015
Amnesiac

as Director

2013
Big Sur

as Director

2011
2011
For Lovers Only

as Director

2009
Stay Cool

as Director

2007
2003
Northfork

as Director

2001
Jackpot

as Director

1999
Twin Falls Idaho

as Director

Writer

Tate

as Writer

There There

as Writer

2017
Nona

as Writer

2016
Hot Bot

as Co-Writer

2015
90 Minutes in Heaven

as Screenplay

2013
Big Sur

as Writer

2011
2007
The Astronaut Farmer

as Screenplay

2003
Northfork

as Screenplay

2001
Jackpot

as Writer

Producer

Tate

as Producer

2017
Nona

as Producer

2007

Crew

2016
Hot Bot

as Cinematography

Creator