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Phill Lewis
American actor, comedian and director (born 1968)
Not to be confused with Phil Lewis (musician).
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| Born | Phillip David Lewis (1968-02-14) February 14, 1968 (age 57) Arua, Uganda |
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| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse | Megan Benton Lewis |
| Children | 2 |
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Phillip David Lewis (born February 14, 1968) is an American actor, comedian, and director. He is best known for playing hotel manager Mr. Moseby on the Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and its spin-off, The Suite Life on Deck. Lewis has also appeared in series such as Lizzie McGuire, Friends, The Wayans Bros., Yes, Dear, Scrubs, and How I Met Your Mother.
Early life
Lewis was born on February 14, 1968, in Uganda to American parents. His father, Delano Lewis, served as the U.S. Peace Corps' associate director and country director for Nigeria and Uganda at the time and would later serve as the United States Ambassador to South Africa. Lewis has three brothers.
Career
Lewis made his film debut as Dennis in the 1988 dark comedy Heathers. In 1991, he was cast in the lead role of the short-lived CBS sitcom Teech. The series was cancelled after thirteen episodes. He has appeared in smaller roles in other films, including City Slickers (1991), Bowfinger (1999), I Spy (2002), Surviving Christmas (2004), Kicking & Screaming (2005), and Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (2011). He also appeared in guest parts on various television series including Sister Sister, Pacific Blue, JAG, Ally McBeal, Joan of Arcadia, Brothers & Sisters, 8 Simple Rules, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Friends and How I Met Your Mother. Lewis has also had recurring roles on A Different World, The Wayans Bros., Lizzie McG Phill Lewis (born September 4, 1968 in Uganda, East Africa) is an American film & television actor and director, often seen in comedic roles. He has appeared in small roles in over a dozen films. He is best known for his role as Mr. Moseby on Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and The Suite Life on Deck. Lewis' first big break in show business was starring in the title role of the short-lived situation comedy Teech. However, the show was canceled after only four episodes due to low ratings. Shortly after the program's end, Lewis was arrested in late December 1991 for an incident where he was accused of driving while intoxicated, and hit a pedestrian in Potomac, Maryland, 21 year-old Isabel Duarte of Bethesda, who would die from her injuries. He quoted "I am extremely and sincerely sorry for my disorderly actions." According to the February 8, 1993 issue of Jet Magazine: Lewis was sentenced to five years in prison for manslaughter with a motor vehicle and driving while intoxicated, but a Maryland judge suspended all but one year of the sentence. Montgomery County, Md., Circuit Court Judge William Miller said he suspended most of the sentence because of Lewis' excellent behavior since the car accident, which killed Isabel Duarte, 21, of Bethesda, Md. Lewis [subsequently] ... worked with a prison-based theater group ... aimed at making audiences aware of the tragedy of drug abuse at schools, churches and jails. Lewis ... was also given two years supervised probation and ordered to perform 350 hours of community service. After these legal troubles, Lewis resumed his career anew, acting mostly recurring or occasional supporting roles in sitcoms, including as the principal on Liz Phillip "Phill" Lewis (born September 4, 1968) is an African-American actor, director, and comedian, often seen in comedic roles. He is best known for his role as Mr. Moseby on Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and its spin-off, The Suite Life on Deck. Lewis also played T.C. on The Wayans Bros., Hooch on Scrubs, and had a recurring role as Roy on Yes, Dear and has played small parts in more than a dozen films. He also appeared in episodes of Lizzie McGuire, as Principal Tweedy and in Friends as Chandler's boss.Lewis is the son of former United States Ambassador to South Africa and President of NPR Delano Lewis. Lewis was born Phillip Lewis in Uganda, East Africa on September 4, 1968. Lewis is the son of former Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone executive and former U.S. Ambassador Delano Lewis. He was born in Uganda, East Africa during his father's stint as Peace Corps' associate director and country director for Nigeria and Uganda.1991 car crashIn late December 1991, Lewis was arrested after a car he was driving collided head on with another car driven by 21-year-old Isabel Duarte in the Washington, D.C. suburb Potomac, Maryland. Lewis crossed the center line in his 1985 Buick Century and hit Duarte's Honda CRX head-on. Duarte, a resident of nearby Bethesda, Maryland, would eventually die from her injuries. Lewis was charged with drunk driving. He later apologized, saying "I am extremely and sincerely sorry for my disorderly actions."Lewis was convicted of manslaughter with a motor vehicle and drivin .Phill Lewis
Phill Lewis, 2007Born Phillip Lewis
September 4, 1968 (1968-09-04) (age 56)
Uganda, East AfricaOccupation Actor Years active 1989-Present Career[]
Phill Lewis Biographical Information Gender: Male Date of birth: September 4, 1968 Age: 56 Nationality: American Hometown: Uganda, East Africa Professional Information Occupation(s): Actor, comedian, television director Years active: 1986-present Young & Hungry Credentials Other: Y&H director (-) Early Life[]
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