Michael Poliza (born January 1, 1958) is a German photographer and entrepreneur specializing in wildlife and nature photography.
A prominent child actor, he appeared in over 100 television shows and films, including Tadellöser & Wolff (1975), Hänsel und Gretel (1971) and Unsere heile Welt (1972) while continuing his schooling.
Three years later, Poliza claims he had already earned his first million dollars as he expanded his business in the IT sector.
Accompanied by journalists and photographers, he undertook the 'Starship Voyage'[1] to document the state of the world’s wild locations at the turn of the millennium.
Poliza moved back to Hamburg in 2009, published the book ANTARCTIC, opened a gallery and was named ambassador of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).