John Polson
Known for
John Polson is a marquee Australian actor whose name alone can sell a film. 'The Dry' sits alongside it on the filmography. He has worked in thriller more often than in any other register. Big projects and smaller ones sit side by side on the filmography. Playing Billy Baird in 'Mission: Impossible II' took the name well past his home market.
John Polson
16 Movies
6 Series
John Polson is a marquee Australian actor whose name alone can sell a film. 'The Dry' sits alongside it on the filmography. He has worked in thriller more often than in any other register. Big projects and smaller ones sit side by side on the filmography. Playing Billy Baird in 'Mission: Impossible II' took the name well past his home market.
Movies
Plays Billy Baird
Mission: Impossible II
2000
Director
Hide and Seek
2005
Plays Tom
Sirens
1994
Plays Scott Whitlam
The Dry
2021
Director
Swimfan
2002
Director
Tenderness
2009
Plays Greg
The Sum of Us
1994
Plays Kevin Barlow
Dadah Is Death
1988
Plays Glenn Sprague
The Boys
1998
Director
Siam Sunset
1999
Plays Tony
Dangerous Game
1988
Plays Leo
For Love Alone
1986
Plays Private Jimmy Fenton
Blood Oath
1990
Plays Serge
Vietnam
1987
Plays Jonah
Idiot Box
1997
Plays Cyril
Candy Regentag
1989
TV Shows
Director
Elementary
2012
Plays Serge
Vietnam
1987
Director
Law & Order: Organized Crime
2021
Director
Without a Trace
2002
Director
Blue Bloods
2010
Director
The Mentalist
2008
Plays John
Always Afternoon
1988
Director
Plays Ronald
The Last Anniversary
2025
Director
FlashForward
2009
Director
Tell Me Your Secrets
2021
Director
The Wilds
2020
Director
Chicago Med
2015
Director
Chicago P.D.
2014
Plays Richard Turner
Kangaroo Palace
1997
Plays Michael Jordan
The Flying Doctors
1986
Director
FBI
2018
Plays Garth Manso
Rafferty's Rules
1987
Director
Zoo
2015
Director
No Ordinary Family
2010
Director
Fringe
2008
Director
The Walking Dead
2010
Director
Fear the Walking Dead
2015
Director
Body of Proof
2011
Director
FBI: Most Wanted
2020
Director
The Good Wife
2009
Latest Trailers
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The Dry
Full Filmography
The Last Anniversary
Ronald · Director · 4 episodes
2025–
TV
Law & Order: Organized Crime
Director
2021–
TV
Tell Me Your Secrets
Director
2021–
TV
The Dry
Scott Whitlam
2021
Film
The Wilds
Director
2020–
TV
FBI: Most Wanted
Director
2020–
TV
FBI
Director
2018–
TV
Chicago Med
Director
2015–
TV
Fear the Walking Dead
Director
2015–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Polson and where are they from?
John Polson is 61 years old, born on September 6, 1965 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
What are the most famous roles of John Polson?
John Polson is best known for roles in Mission: Impossible II, The Dry, Sirens.
How many movies has John Polson been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1985), John Polson has appeared in 15 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was John Polson's first movie?
The career of John Polson began with Call Me Mr. Brown (1985).
What is John Polson's most recent movie or series?
John Polson's most recent release is The Last Anniversary, which premiered on March 27, 2025.
What TV shows has John Polson appeared in?
On television, John Polson has appeared in The Flying Doctors, The Last Anniversary, Kangaroo Palace, Big Sky.
John Polson
1965-09-06 · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
John Polson is an Australian actor, director and founder of "Tropfest", the world's largest short film festival.