Ethan Phillips
ActingAbout Ethan Phillips
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.
Ethan Phillips Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ethan Phillips reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ethan Phillips's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 46% of Ethan Phillips's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Cerebral Print: The Secret Files, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ethan Phillips Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ethan Phillips's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ethan Phillips has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Home | Ethan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | 1 | Boss | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Price for Silence | Mayor Winston | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Most Likely to Murder | Billy's Dad | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Future '38 | Dr. Elcourt | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Miles | Mr. Wilson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | 50 Years of Star Trek | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Purge: Election Year | Chief Couper | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | All the Way | Joe Alsop | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Murder Pact | Professor | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Irrational Man | Jill's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Adventures of RoboRex | Randy Jenkins / Professor Apocalypse | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Showing Up | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Inside Llewyn Davis | Mitch Gorfein | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Coffin Baby | Coroner B. Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Eastmans | Dr. Donal Ennis | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Keith | Mr. Miles | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Babysitters | Mark Wessler | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Hallowed Ground | Preacher | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Super Sweet 16: The Movie | Craig | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Have Dreams, Will Travel | Businessman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Island | Jones Three Echo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Cerebral Print: The Secret Files | Agent Larry Cornbloom | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Chestnut: Hero of Central Park | Marty | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Trekkies 2 | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Bad Santa | Roger Merman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Roddenberry on Patrol | Mr. Gorn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Rugrats Go Wild | Toa (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Family Tree | Dad / Troll | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Star Trek: Voyager - Dark Frontier | Neelix | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Lost World | Copy boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | For Richer or Poorer | Jerry | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Trekkies | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Star Trek: First Contact | Holodock Nightclub Maitre d' (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Jeffrey | Dave | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Wagons East! | Smedly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Shadow | Nelson | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Natural Selection | Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Man Without a Face | Todd Lansing | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Rain Without Thunder | Gynecologist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Condition: Critical | Randy | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Critters 3 | Deputy (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Green Card | Mr. Gorsky | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Glory | Hospital Steward | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Bloodhounds of Broadway | Basil Valentine | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Lean On Me | Mr. Rosenberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Burglar | Bartender at Parker's on Fifth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Critters | Jeff Barnes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Ragtime | Guard at Family House | Hit | Similar → |
Ethan Phillips - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ethan Phillips?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ethan Phillips is "Cerebral Print: The Secret Files" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ethan Phillips acted in?
Ethan Phillips has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ethan Phillips?
Other notable films include "Showing Up", "Roddenberry on Patrol", and "Have Dreams, Will Travel".