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