Ethan Phillips

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Characters played by Ethan Phillips

Neelix — Star Trek: Voyager (1995)

Talaxian cook and morale officer, Voyager crew member.

Chief Couper — The Purge: Election Year (2016)

Ethan Phillips (born February 8, 1955) is an American actor, playwright and author. He is known for television roles such as Star Trek: Voyager's Neelix and Benson's Pete Downey. Raised in Garden City, New York, Phillips attended Boston University and received a bachelor's degree in English literature and a Master of Fine Arts from Cornell University.

Jill's Father — Irrational Man (2015)

Jill's Father is one of Jill's parents, with whom she lives during the story. The plot summary establishes his family relationship and household connection to Jill, but gives no separate dialogue, action, or involvement in Abe's murder, Jill's romance, or the investigation.

Holodock Nightclub Maitre d' (uncredited) — Star Trek: First Contact (1996)

Holodeck program staff in First Contact.

Marty — Chestnut: Hero of Central Park (2004)

An employee at Thomas Trundle's company who announces that he is leaving his longtime job. He later joins the search for Sal in the park.

Roger Merman — Bad Santa (2003)

Father figure with a strained relationship in Bad Santa.

Mitch Gorfein — Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)

Mitch is one of the friends whose apartment provides Llewyn with temporary shelter. After Llewyn leaves, the household's ginger cat escapes, and Llewyn later returns with a cat he believes is theirs. Mitch and his wife nevertheless welcome Llewyn back, and he learns there that the novelty recording may become a hit.

Nelson — The Shadow (1994)

Minor character or associate in plot events.

Jeff Barnes — Critters (1986)

Local resident fleeing the alien threat.

Deputy (archive footage) — Critters 3 (1991)

Archival appearance of a law enforcement officer.

Toa (voice) — Rugrats Go Wild (2003)

Voice actor for a minor character in the island adventure.

Billy's Dad — Most Likely to Murder (2018)

Billy's father who is moving to Santa Fe with his wife. The parents' house is the setting for Billy's initial return.

Career Overview

Ethan Phillips has 103 screen credits in a career dating back to 1979. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Trekkies Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Star Trek: Voyager, Avenue 5, The Island. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
103
Birth Date
1955-02-08
Birth Place
Garden City, Long Island, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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