Tommy "Red" Phipps, a multi-talented individual, has made a name for himself as a singer, actor, and writer. His journey began at a young age on the West side of Chicago, where he started his career as a rapper under the influence of D.J. Shaky Shaun Robinson. The two collaborated to create the hit dance song "Get Down Low," which gained popularity on Power 92.3 FM and became a household theme song in nightclubs throughout the Midwest.
As his solo artist career took off, Tommy relocated to Los Angeles and ventured into the world of acting. Inspired by renowned actors such as Denzel Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert De Niro, and Al Pacino, he furthered his training by taking lessons at the Act One School Of The Arts in Chicago and studying the Ivana Chubbuck Technique in Los Angeles.
In 2005, Tommy landed a role as a Police Officer with unconventional street tactics in the independent feature film "Hostile Takedown," which was distributed by Maverick Entertainment and became a successful Blockbuster rental. The film's release led to Tommy's appearance in another movie, "The Engagement," starring Bernadette Stanis and Clifton Davis, where he played the role of a comedic pimp.
Tommy's passion for the industry continued to grow, and he secured a supporting role as the bad guy in the crime drama "Ran$um Games," starring Elise Neal and Wood Harris. The film is currently in negotiations with various distribution companies for its release.
In addition to his acting endeavors, Tommy has also been involved in various other projects. He served as one of the executive producers and played the lead role of a notorious drug lord in cahoots with the Chief of Police in the movie "T.A.C.T.I.C.A.L." The film was released to DVD in March 2008. Furthermore, Tommy has written over 30 rap and R&B songs, as well as a completed comedy screenplay titled "Chuurch Buss."
