Mark Polish

Mark Polish

54 · Born: Oct 30, 1970

Personal Details

BornOct 30, 1970 El Centro, California, USA
Relatives
  • Michael Polish (Sibling)
  • Jasper Polish (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Mark Polish, a highly versatile and accomplished American artist, was born on October 30, 1970, in the picturesque and captivating city of El Centro, California, a place that would later serve as the backdrop for his creative journey.

Noted for his multifaceted talents, Polish has established himself as a prominent figure within the entertainment industry, distinguished by his prolific work as both a performer and a creative force behind the scenes.

The collaborative efforts of these individuals have led to the creation of a number of highly acclaimed cinematic productions, specifically, the 1999 dramatic feature film "Twin Falls Idaho", which garnered widespread critical acclaim, as well as the 2003 fantasy drama "Northfork", a cinematic masterpiece that has been praised for its unique storytelling and captivating visuals.

In the early years of the second decade of the 21st century, following a collaborative effort on the 2011 dramatic feature film "For Lovers Only", the Polish brothers, renowned filmmakers, made the deliberate decision to embark on individual solo artistic endeavors, thus marking a significant departure from their previously collaborative trajectory.

Mark Polish, a multifaceted creative force, has redirected his energies towards the realm of film direction, thus far yielding a diverse array of cinematic endeavors.

In 2019, he brought forth the suspenseful thriller "Against the Clock", a gripping tale that kept audiences on the edge of their seats.

Fast-forwarding to 2022, Polish once again demonstrated his mastery of the medium with the thought-provoking psychological drama "Murmur", a complex exploration of the human psyche.

Career

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2025
Alarum
Alarum as CIA Agent Kirby
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2019
Headlock
Headlock as Kelley Chandler
{"id":42067,"title":"For Lovers Only","year":"2011","character":"Yves","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/for-lovers-only","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_42067.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_42067.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
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Stay Cool
Stay Cool as Henry McCarthy
{"id":17152,"title":"The Smell of Success","year":"2009","character":"Thaddeus Young","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-smell-of-success","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1rtmfjpl9a88.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1rtmfjpl9a88.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
The Smell of Success
The Smell of Success as Thaddeus Young
{"id":5256,"title":"The Astronaut Farmer","year":"2006","character":"FBI Agent Mathis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-astronaut-farmer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/46icq3am13e0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/46icq3am13e0.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
The Astronaut Farmer
The Astronaut Farmer as FBI Agent Mathis
{"id":23903,"title":"The Bridge of San Luis Rey","year":"2004","character":"Manuel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-bridge-of-san-luis-rey","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23903.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23903.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
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2003
Northfork
Northfork as Willis O'Brien
{"id":52425,"title":"The Good Thief","year":"2003","character":"Albert","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-good-thief","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7q9hlv33b3r0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7q9hlv33b3r0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":85207,"title":"Jackpot","year":"2001","character":"Sad Eyes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jackpot-2001","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85207.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85207.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Jackpot
Jackpot as Sad Eyes
{"id":27320,"title":"Twin Falls Idaho","year":"1999","character":"Blake Falls","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/twin-falls-idaho","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_27320.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_27320.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Twin Falls Idaho
Twin Falls Idaho as Blake Falls
{"id":10374,"title":"Hellraiser: Bloodline","year":"1996","character":"Twin Cenobite #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hellraiser-bloodline","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/21pg8qarlld0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/21pg8qarlld0.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Hellraiser: Bloodline
Hellraiser: Bloodline as Twin Cenobite #2
{"id":101536,"title":"Hot Bot","year":"2016","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hot-bot","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_101536.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_101536.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Hot Bot
Hot Bot as Writer
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2011
Stay Cool
Stay Cool as Writer
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{"id":17152,"title":"The Smell of Success","year":"2009","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-smell-of-success","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1rtmfjpl9a88.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1rtmfjpl9a88.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
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2006
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2003
Northfork
Northfork as Screenplay
{"id":85207,"title":"Jackpot","year":"2001","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jackpot-2001","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85207.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85207.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Jackpot
Jackpot as Writer
{"id":27320,"title":"Twin Falls Idaho","year":"1999","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/twin-falls-idaho","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_27320.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_27320.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
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2022
Murmur
Murmur as Director, Writer
{"id":112500,"title":"Headlock","year":"2019","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/headlock-2019","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ltll745bh60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ltll745bh60.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Headlock
Headlock as Director, Writer