Harold Phillips

Harold Phillips

54 · Born: Dec 28, 1970

Personal Details

BornDec 28, 1970 Frankfurt, Germany

Biography

Harold Phillips has had a thriving career in theatre, film, and television for over three decades, earning a reputation for his dedication to his characters and his efforts to bolster the creative industries in the cities he has worked in.

Born in Frankfurt, Germany to an American military family, Harold spent his childhood in various parts of the United States, including El Paso, Texas; Chaparral, New Mexico; White Bear Lake, Minnesota; and Anchorage, Alaska, as well as several years in Europe, where he lived in Kaiserslautern, Germany and traveled extensively with his family.

His passion for acting began during a European trip when he was 11 years old, after his family saw a production of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew in London's Regent's Park. He was captivated by the non-traditional production and decided to try his hand at acting.

Harold continued to hone his craft through school and community theatre productions, as well as individual lessons and classes. By the time he started high school in Anchorage, Alaska, he had already appeared on stage and worked backstage in several productions.

He was fortunate to attend East Anchorage High School, which was renowned for its commitment to theatrical excellence. His drama teacher, Jacqueline Lynne, encouraged her students to take a hands-on approach, and Harold spent his high school years acting, directing, and producing the school's plays.

Harold's first professional role came at 16 with Anchorage's now-defunct Synergy Dinner Theatre, and he also signed with his first agent that year, appearing in a public service film and several television commercials.

After graduating from high school, Harold enrolled at the University of Alaska at Anchorage in 1989 and quickly found a place in the college's Department of Theatre and Dance. While at UAA, he began training in stage combat and became a certified member of the Society of American Fight Directors.

Harold transferred to Western Washington University after three years at UAA, reasoning that he would have more professional success if he finished school near an area with a theatre and film industry. However, his plans were derailed when he met his future wife Trish Egan while performing in the college's summer stock program, and he eventually finished his academic career at the University of Portland.

After college, Harold worked in various Portland-area theatres, including the Miracle Theatre Co., CoHo Productions, Northwest Children's Theatre, Artists Repertory Theatre, and others. In the early 2000s, he shifted his focus to work in front of the camera, appearing in independent films and television shows.

A firm believer in the importance of growing and strengthening the theatre and media production community, Harold has worked tirelessly to promote the Pacific Northwest's artistic and media production industry. He and his wife Trish Egan have served as co-presidents of the Portland Area Theatre Alliance, and Harold founded and maintains two listservs dedicated to supporting Portland-area theatre.

Career

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2016
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2015
Bad Exorcists
Bad Exorcists as Mr. Biggs
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2014
The Dark Place
The Dark Place as Steven Dark
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2013
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2012
The Falls
The Falls as Thomas Smith
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2007
Dark Horizon
Dark Horizon as Officer Warren