Mark Polish

Actor

Mark Polish

Born October 30, 1970 in El Centro, California, USA15 films

Mark 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 Michael, 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 Mark going on to direct "Against the Clock" (2019) and "Murmur" (2022).

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Stay Cool posterFirst watchStay Cool20114.8as Henry McCarthyA leading role.A successful author is forced to confront an unrequited high school crush when he returns home to deliver a commencement address to graduating seniors.View film

Essential films

Ranked by role, acclaim and reach
The Good Thief poster6.1The Good Thief2003The Astronaut Farmer poster6.3The Astronaut Farmer2007Alarum poster5.6Alarum2025Northfork poster6.0Northfork2003The Bridge of San Luis Rey poster5.2The Bridge of San Luis Rey2004Hellraiser: Bloodline poster5.3Hellraiser: Bloodline1996

Filmography

15 films as actor
  1. TBAThere There
  2. 2026Radon’s DaughtersEnrico
  3. 2025AlarumCIA Agent Kirby
  4. 2019Against the ClockKelley Chandler
  5. 2011Stay CoolHenry McCarthy
  6. 2011The Smell of SuccessThaddeus Young
  7. 2011For Lovers OnlyYves
  8. 2008Al's BeefAl
  9. 2007The Astronaut FarmerFBI Agent Mathis
  10. 2004The Bridge of San Luis ReyManuel
  11. 2003NorthforkWillis O'Brien
  12. 2003The Good ThiefAlbert
  13. 2001JackpotSad Eyes
  14. 1999Twin Falls IdahoBlake Falls
  15. 1996Hellraiser: BloodlineTwin Cenobite #2