Actor | Singer-Songwriter | Production professional

Phil is an American actor and singer-songwriter born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, currently living in Chattanooga TN.

He began performing on stage at the Virginia Repertory Theatre making his professional stage debut in the lead role of Eugene in Neil Simon's, “Brighton Beach Memoirs”. 

He made his TV debut in the CBS Schoolbreak Special, "Sexual Considerations" with Chandra Wilson ("Grey's Anatomy") and NFL star, Bernie Casey (“Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure” & “Revenge of the Nerds”) and his silver screen debut in “Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth” (opposite actress Terry Farrell ("Star Trek: Deep Space Nine"). 

Phil studied method acting in Hollywood CA with Ned Manderino and improv with the late great actor, Lewis Arquette ("Waiting for Guffman"), at The Second City, Santa Monica CA. Phil is a BMI affiliate songwriter. His music is streaming everywhere.
 

Phil writes and records original music with an infusion of Folk, Rock, New Wave and British Invasion. Phil has been compared to Rock artists such as: Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20), Goo Goo Dolls, Keane and Ryan Adams.  

Phil is co-founder of the NYC band, Girlfriend who made a name for themselves on the NYC club circuit, opening for major acts such as Howard Jones and performing at A Day in the Garden: Woodstock 1998 and two years performing at Musikfest in Bethlehem PA. Joey Ramone interviewed Phil and Robin after their Woodstock gig on WDST 100.1 FM capping off a live event the pair will never forget.

Midge Ure from Ultravox included their song “Lost Point” on his motion picture soundtrack album, “Went to Coney Island On a Mission from God...be Back by Five” starring Jon Cryer and Ione Skye. Phil's music continues to garner worldwide airplay and appears in feature films and on network television. 

Phil’s tracks have been produced by WayneOnaBeat & Atreyon (Wavelength Studios in Chattanooga TN), Jon LaCroix, Ryeland Allison (acclaimed composer and Tool producer) and John Morand (Sparklehorse, Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven).