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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ethan Phillips reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Ethan Phillips's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ethan Phillips remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Showing Up, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ethan Phillips Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ethan Phillips's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ethan Phillips.
| 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 → |
| 2012 | Arachnoquake | Roy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Eastmans | Dr. Donal Ennis | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Keith | Mr. Miles | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Big Game | Mr. Foxx | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Babysitters | Mark Wessler | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Star Trek: Of Gods and Men | Data Clerk | Flop | 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 → |
| 2004 | Chestnut: Hero of Central Park | Marty | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Trekkies 2 | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Star Trek's Favorite Moments | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Bad Santa | Roger Merman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Rugrats Go Wild | Toa (voice) | Average | 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 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Man Without a Face | Todd Lansing | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Rain Without Thunder | Gynecologist | Flop | 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 "Showing Up" with a rating of 9.2/10.
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 "Have Dreams, Will Travel", "Glory", and "Star Trek: First Contact".