Phillip Rhys
Phillip Rhys (born Philippe Chaudhary, 14 June 1974) is an English actor and filmmaker. Early life. Phillip was born Philippe Chaudhary, the second of three sons. A South London native, Phillip's Father, was a Ugandan-born Punjabi Muslim, and his mother was a French Catholic. Phillip became a world traveler early due to his parents' careers, which allowed the family to visit countries worldwide. In a way, that early love of travel could be viewed as the perfect preparation for life as a filmmaker and actor. After graduating from Westminster College he spent a year living and  working in Paris. Upon his return to London he studied with Marianna Hill at the Lee Strasberg Institute, and then in Los Angeles with Jeffrey Tambor and Milton Katselas at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. Film and television career. Phillip's film work includes "The Adventures of Tintin" directed by Steven Spielberg, "Wilde Salome" directing and starring Al Pacino, "The Space Between" with Oscar winner Melissa Leo, Irvine Welsh's" The Magnificent Eleven" and "Figaro", directed by Bret Easton Ellis - a comedic film inspired by the music of The Barber of Sevilla, for the Opera de Paris. Rhys' pivotal television roles  include the Emmy winning series, "24" (season 2) for which he was part of a SAG ensemble nomination, FX's Golden Globe winning "Nip/Tuck" and the BBC's post-apocalyptic hit drama "Survivors". Other television credits include a series regular on "Flatland" with Dennis Hopper, the first US TV show to be shot entirely in China. Rhys is also known for his work in independent films, such as "The Space Between" with oscar winner Melissa Leo, "Punks", "Kill the Man", "Americanizing Shelley", and Rodrigo Garcia's "Fathers and Sons". Rhys also starred as intergalactic rock star Proto Zoa in  the "" series of Disney films and as Tanus, in the miniseries "The Seventh Scroll", based on the best selling novel by Wilbur Smith. He has also appeared in single episodes of "Shameless", "Bones", "Glee", "" and "NCIS", amongst others. On Christmas Day 2015, Rhys portrayed Ramone in the "Doctor Who" Christmas special "The Husbands of River Song". Rhys recurred in several highly anticipated television series, "Nightflyers" based on the novella by George R. R. Martin, and in Channel 4's "Tripped" produced by Harry and Jack Williams "(Fleabag)". Rhys most recently starred as Damien Hewett in Kevin Williamson's "Tell Me  a Story" (season 2) for CBS All Access and The CW. Directing career. Rhys has directed several commercials and documentary short films over the years, including "Xie, Xie, Shanghai" and "The Rocky". Phillip produced and directed his narrative short debut, "The Scarecrow", starring Sandra Oh. "The Scarecrow" was nominated for numerous awards, including Best Narrative Short Film at the Tribeca Film Festival, Drama Short Film Festival Grand Prix Best Short Film (International) and won the Accolade Global Film Competition Award of Excellence: Film Short. Rhys was selected to participate as a Fellow in the prestigious Disney ABC Television Directing Program . Stage career. On stage, he received outstanding reviews for his performance in Dario Fo's "The Devil with Boobs" and a Drama-Logue Award for his role in the Los Angeles stage production of "Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean". Other performances include "John Buchanan Jr." in Tennessee Williams "Summer and Smoke" and a turn in John Patrick Shanley's "The Dreamer Examines His Pillow" at Theatre West. Charity work. He is involved in various non-profit organizations including BAFTA Outreach and is an Inner City Shakespeare Advisory Board Member. Rhys is a Sundance Institute  Alumni. Personal life. On 22 November 2008, Rhys appeared on Soccer AM and confirmed he supports Crystal Palace Football Club. He speaks French and has travelled extensively. Phillip is a former member of the alternative rock band Egos Aside. Rhys now lives in London and Los Angeles.