Tim Phillips, a renowned acting coach, has had the privilege of collaborating with esteemed actors such as Meryl Streep, Robert Duvall, and Klaus Maria Brandauer, igniting the careers of numerous talented individuals, including Emmy Award winner Richard Schiff, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Wendy Malick, Nancy Travis, Roma Maffia, and thousands of other actors throughout his almost 25-year teaching career.
As one of the esteemed acting teachers of the acclaimed Oscar-winning coach Larry Moss, Tim Phillips has received high praise from Moss himself, who credits Phillips with teaching him to be more specific in his acting than he ever thought possible, as evident in Moss's recent acting book, Intent to Live.
Phillips's innovative approach to acting, known as "Sherlock Holmesing," evolved from the Meisner technique and has been refined through his extensive experience coaching over 25,000 auditions in New York City and Los Angeles.
As a private coach, Phillips works closely with actors, screenwriters, and directors to fine-tune their material and performances, providing guidance from the early stages of development to pre-production and on-set. His unique ability to elicit clear, specific, and impactful performances from his students has earned him a reputation as one of the most effective coaches in the industry.
In 2006, an impressive 92% of his students successfully booked the auditions they brought to his classes, a testament to his exceptional coaching skills and dedication to helping his students achieve their full potential.
