Alexander Polinsky

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Alexander Polinsky
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Polinsky at the 2017 Chiller Theatre Expo
OccupationActor
Years active1987–present

Alexander Polinsky [1] (born October 7, 1974) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Adam Powell on Charles in Charge . [2] [3] [4] In animation, he has voiced Control Freak on Teen Titans (2003) and Teen Titans Go! (2013), Argit in the Ben 10 franchise, Dennis Lee in The Life and Times of Juniper Lee , and Darington in Blaze and the Monster Machines .

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In 2018, Polinsky accused former costar Scott Baio of physically assaulting and verbally abusing him on the set of Charles in Charge. [3] [5]

Filmography

Animation

List of voice performances in animation
YearTitleRoleNotesSource
1999–2000 Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles Private Robert "Bobby" Higgins
2000 Recess Kid #1Episode: "The Fuss Over Finster"
2002 The Zeta Project Teenage BoyEpisode: "Resume Mission" [6]
2003 Spider-Man: The New Animated Series Teen #1Episode: "When Sparks Fly"
2004–2005 Teen Titans Control Freak 3 episodes [6]
2005–2006 The Life and Times of Juniper Lee Dennis Lee, additional voices31 episodes
2005–2007 A.T.O.M. Garrett [6]
2006 W.I.T.C.H. Vance Michael JustinEpisode: "O Is for Obedience"
2007 Random! Cartoons Harold, ElfEpisode: "Kyle + Rosemary" [6]
2007–2008 Legion of Super Heroes Chameleon Boy, Matter-Eater Lad, Calamity King 10 episodes [6]
2008–2009 Transformers: Animated Henry Masterson / Headmaster3 episodes [6]
2008–2010 Ben 10: Alien Force Argit3 episodes [6]
2009–2011 Batman: The Brave and the Bold Slug, G'nort, Jimmy Olsen 3 episodes [6]
2010–2011 Ben 10: Ultimate Alien Argit4 episodes
2012–2014 Ben 10: Omniverse Argit, Jarett, Grack, Techadon Soldier10 episodes [6]
2014–2016 Breadwinners Jelly, Lanky, Stumpy [6]
2014 The Boondocks Additional voices2 episodes
2014–2015 Turbo Fast Eduard, Merv, Girlfriend, Flying Squirrel3 episodes [6]
2014–present Teen Titans Go! Control FreakRecurring role [6]
2014–present Blaze and the Monster Machines DaringtonMain role
2016–2018 Lost In Oz Fitz, Stalagmike, Muckloo, Growleytod, Huckster #3, Student Boy10 episodes [6]
2017 Michael Jackson's Halloween Additional voices Television film
2019 DC Super Hero Girls Penguin
2022–present Monster High Heath BurnsMain role

Film

List of voice performances in films
YearTitleRoleNotesSource
1994 Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings Paul
2005 Saints and Soldiers Steven GouldCredited as Alexander Niver
2013 Khumba NigelEnglish dub [6]
2015 Minions Additional voices
Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle Tech Andrew Direct-to-video [6]
Krampus Dark ElvesUncredited [6]
2017 Resident Evil: Vendetta PatricioEnglish dub [6]
2018 Teen Titans Go! To the Movies Control Freak [6]
2022 Teen Titans Go! & DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the Multiverse Control FreakDirect-to-video [7] [8]

Video games

List of voice performances in video games
YearTitleRoleNotesSource
2004 Law & Order: Justice Is Served Jesus Gonzalez, Jimmy Russo, Rodrigo Silva
2005 Teen Titans Control Freak [6]
2006 24: The Game Robert Daniels
Pimp My Ride Additional Voices
2009 Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard Dexter Dare, Commando, Zombie [6]
2011 X-Men: Destiny Toad [6]
2012 Guild Wars 2 Egor, Gixx, Ropp'tchtach
2015 King's Quest Alexander, Gwydion

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