John Polson

John Polson

59 · Born: Sep 6, 1965

Personal Details

BornSep 6, 1965 Sydney, Australia

Biography

John Polson is a multi-talented individual who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. He is a director, actor, writer, and producer who has worked on a wide range of projects, including feature films and television shows.

Polson's most recent project is the critically acclaimed limited series "The Last Anniversary," which is based on the bestselling novel by Liane Moriarty. The series has received widespread critical acclaim and has been praised for its thought-provoking storytelling and strong performances.

In addition to his work on "The Last Anniversary," Polson has also directed and executive produced several other successful projects, including the feature films "Siam Sunset" and "Hide and Seek." He has also worked on a number of television shows, including "The Mentalist," "Elementary," and "The Good Wife."

As an actor, Polson has appeared in a number of films and television shows, including "The Sum of Us," "The Boys," "Idiot Box," and "Mission: Impossible 2." He has also appeared in the Australian box office success "The Dry."

In addition to his work in front of the camera, Polson is also a successful director and producer. He has directed and/or executive produced more than 150 hours of top-rated programming, including "The Walking Dead," "The Wilds," "Tell Me Your Secrets," and "Law & Order: Organized Crime."

Polson is also the founder of Tropfest, the world's largest short film festival. The festival was founded in the early 1990s and has since become a global launchpad for emerging film talent. Under Polson's leadership, Tropfest has become a cultural phenomenon that is embraced by audiences and industry icons alike.

In his personal life, Polson divides his time between Upstate New York and Brooklyn. He regularly returns to his native Australia and is known for his collaborative spirit and his ability to work with top-tier writers and talent.

Career

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2021
The Dry
The Dry as Scott Whitlam
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2000
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1998
The Boys
The Boys as Glenn Sprague
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1996
Idiot Box
Idiot Box as Jonah
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1994
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Sirens
Sirens as Tom
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1990
Blood Oath
Blood Oath as Private Jimmy Fenton
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Raw Nerve
Raw Nerve as Billy
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1989
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1988
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Dadah Is Death
Dadah Is Death as Kevin Barlow
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{"id":160947,"title":"Vietnam","year":"1987","character":"Serge","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/vietnam","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160947.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160947.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Vietnam
Vietnam as Serge
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1986
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1985
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2009
Tenderness
Tenderness as Director
{"id":2659,"title":"Hide and Seek","year":"2005","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hide-and-seek","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/72ih54gcma10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/72ih54gcma10.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Hide and Seek
Hide and Seek as Director
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2002
Swimfan
Swimfan as Director
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1999
Siam Sunset
Siam Sunset as Director