Ethan Phillips

Birthplace: Long Island, New York
Birthday: February 8, 1955

A stage-trained character player who endeared himself to TV audiences playing likable if somewhat geeky and enthusiastic supporting roles, Ethan Phillips was best known for his five-year stint (1980-85) on the popular ABC sitcom, "Benson" as press secretary Pete Downey. He remained visible as a frequent TV guest star on such series as "Murphy Brown," "NYPD Blue," "Law and Order" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation." Philips also appeared in small roles in a number of features, including his film debut in the acclaimed "Ragtime" (1981), "Glory" …more

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2005
Appeared in the sci-fi thriller "The Island," directed by Michael Bay
2001
Garnered praise for supporting turn as a jazz musician in the Pasadena Playhouse production of "Side Man"
1995 to 2001
Cast as Neelix, the ship's cook and all-around busybody, on UPN's "Star Trek: Voyager"
1990
Played an INS agent in the romantic comedy, "Green Card"
1989
Co-starred with Morgan Freeman in the biographical-drama "Lean on Me"