Michael Polish

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Michael Polish was born on October 30, 1970 in El Centro, California, USA. He is a director and writer, known for Twin Falls Idaho (1999), Northfork (2003) and Jackpot (2001). He has been married to Kate Bosworth since August 31, 2013. He was previously married to Jo Strettell. See full bio »

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October 30, 1970 in El Centro, California, USA

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8 wins & 11 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

Twin Falls Idaho Director

(1999)

Northfork Director

(2003)

Jackpot Director

(2001)

Big Sur Director

(2013)

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Director (13 credits)

2020 Axis Sally (pre-production)

2017 Nona

2016 Hot Bot

2015 90 Minutes in Heaven

2014 Amnesiac

2013 Big Sur

2011 For Lovers Only

2009 Stay Cool (as Ted Smith)

2009 The Smell of Success (as Larry Smith)

2006 The Astronaut Farmer

2003 Northfork

2001 Jackpot

1999 Twin Falls Idaho

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Writer (9 credits)

2017 Nona

2016 Hot Bot (co-writer)

2015 90 Minutes in Heaven (screenplay by)

2013 Big Sur (screenplay)

2009 The Smell of Success (written by)

2006 The Astronaut Farmer (written by)

2003 Northfork (written by)

2001 Jackpot (written by)

1999 Twin Falls Idaho (written by)

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Producer (8 credits)

2017 Nona (producer)

2016 Hot Bot (producer)

2015 90 Minutes in Heaven (producer)

2013 Big Sur (producer)

2011 For Lovers Only (producer)

2006 The Astronaut Farmer (producer)

2003 Northfork (producer)

2001 Jackpot (producer)

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Actor (7 credits)

2019 Satanic Panic (post-production)

2016 Before I Wake
Charlie

2015 Some Kind of Hate
Jack Iverson

2004 The Bridge of San Luis Rey
Esteban

2002 The Good Thief
Bertram

1999 Twin Falls Idaho
Francis Falls

1996 Hellraiser: Bloodline
Twin Cenobite #1

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Cinematographer (3 credits)

2017 Nona

2016 Hot Bot

2011 For Lovers Only

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Soundtrack (1 credit)

1999 Twin Falls Idaho (performer: "Wish") / (writer: "Wish")

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Thanks (1 credit)

2007 Memories of My Melancholy Copy Machine (Short) (special thanks)

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Self (4 credits)

2016 E! Live from the Red Carpet (TV Series)
Himself - After Party Guest

- The 2016 Academy Awards (2016) ... Himself - After Party Guest

2013 Chelsea Lately (TV Series)
Himself - Guest

- Episode #7.164 (2013) ... Himself - Guest

2003 Bareknuckle Film Making: The Making of Northfork (Video documentary short)
Himself

2002 The 2002 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (TV Special documentary)
Himself

Personal Details

Other Works:

The Declaration of Independent Filmmaking See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview | 3 Articles | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »

Alternate Names:

Larry Smith | Ted Smith

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Personal Quote:

(On Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)) Maybe it was because they are more cartoonish. They were framed differently, their particular way of close-ups. The music was more on top of the picture than any others, played so much into character that it identified certain instruments with people. That's what I thought a Western should be. If someone asked me what my favorite Western was, I'd say, "... See more »