Joel Polis

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Joel Polis (born October 3, 1951) is an American television, film and stage actor. He has appeared in over one hundred television programs and films during his career.

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[edit] Biography

[edit] Early life

Polis was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the first born of a pair of identical twins. Polis is graduate of the University of Southern California and received a MFA from Yale School of Drama.

[edit] Career

Polis' portrayed 'Fuchs' in his first movie role in the science fiction film The Thing. He appeared in numerous television series including Cheers, Alien Nation, Northern Exposure, Star Trek: Voyager, Roseanne, Seinfeld, Chicago Hope, Boston Legal, and CSI. He appeared in a recurring role on the television series Cheers as the mischievous Gary, owner of the rival bar, Gary's Olde Towne Tavern.

Polis is remembered for his humorous role as Reilly in the Seinfeld episode The Comeback. Reilly is the co-worker of George Costanza who teases George for stuffing himself with shrimp cocktail at a staff meeting.

Reilly: "Hey George, the ocean called. They're running outta shrimp." George: "Oh yeah, Reilly? Well, the jerk store called. They're running outta you!" Reilly: "What's the difference? You're their all-time best seller!"

Polis' extensive theater credits include performances at the Astor Place Theatre, Hartford Stage, Old Globe Theater, South Coast Repertory, Mark Taper Forum, Odyssey Theatre, and the Pasadena Playhouse.

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