Phil Morris
Grant Collier in Mission: Impossible
Birth name : Phil Morris
Birth date : 1959/04/04 (66 years old)
Birth place : Iowa City, Iowa (USA)
Biography for Phil Morris
As the son of Greg Morris, who for seven seasons played the expert in electronics Barney Collier in "Mission: Impossible", Phil Morris underwent a dilemma in the choice of pursuing or not a career as an actor.
In 1988, he was auditioned as the son of his father's character in the remake of "Mission: Impossible", and he will be part of the two seasons of "Mission: Impossible: 20 years after".
Phil Morris is an American actor known for his work in the Television Seinfeld series in the role of Jackie Chiles. He also appeared in other popular television series as a mission: impossible, Profiler, Melrose Place and the TV series of superheroes Smallville and Gotham.
Morris was born on April 27, 1959 in Iowa City, Iowa. He grew up in New York and studied at the University of Southern California, where he graduated from the scene. His acting career started in the early 1980s, with appearances in television series such as The Jeffersons and Hill Street Blues.
In 1991, Morris joined the cast of the Seinfeld series as Jackie Chiles, a bling-bling lawyer with affected ways. His performance was acclaimed by criticism and he became a recurring character in the series. Morris also appeared in several episodes of the TV series Mission: impossible in the 1990s, in the role of Grant Collar.
During her career, Morris also played in films such as The Skulls, The Little Vampire and the Batman Forever superhero film. In addition to his acting work, Morris is also a producer and screenwriter. He wrote and produced several episodes of the Smallville television series and co-wrote the scenario of the film The Oblongs.
In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, Morris is also an active activist for homosexual rights. He is openly gay and spoke publicly about his experience as a LGBTQ person in the entertainment industry. He is married to her husband Steven, with whom he adopted two children.
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Filmography
| Title | Role |
|---|---|
| Bottom's Up (2006) (post-production) | Pip Wingo |
| Frostbite (2005) | J.P. Millhouse |
| Law & Order: Justice Is Served (2004) (VG) (voice) | Tony Jefferson/Omar Talib |
| This Just In (2004) TV Series | Jimmy Townhouse |
| Abominable (2004) | Deputy McBride |
| Atlantis: Milo's Return (2003) (V) (voice) | Sweet |
| Wanda at Large (2003) TV Series | Bradley Grimes |
| Freelancer (2003) (VG) (voice) | |
| Command & Conquer: Generals (2003) (VG) (voice) (as Phillip Morris) | |
| Command & Conquer: Yuri's Revenge (2001) (VG) (voice) | |
| Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001/II) (VG) (voice) | Dr. Joshua Sweet |
| Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) (voice) | Dr. Joshua Strongbear Sweet |
| Atlantis: The Lost Empire - Search for the Journal (2001) (VG) (voice) | |
| The PJs (1999) TV Series (voice) (uncredited) | Thurgoode Orenthal Stubbs (2000-2001) |
| 3 Strikes (2000) | Lawyer |
| Incognito (1999) (TV) | Derek Scanlon |
| You Asked for It! (1999) TV Series | Host |
| Clay Pigeons (1998) | Agent Reynard |
| Devil in the Flesh (1998) | Det. Joe Rosales |
| The Love Boat: The Next Wave (1998) TV Series | Chief Purser Will Sanders |
| Jekyll Island (1998) | Carlton Johnson |
| Wag the Dog (1997) | Co-Pilot |
| Legal Deceit (1997) | Derek |
| Jingle All the Way (1996) | Gale Force |
| Dark Planet (1996) | Dr. Fletcher, Rebel |
| Tough and Deadly (1995) (V) | Trekkler |
| Lady Boss (1992) (TV) | Steven Dimes |
| Tracks of Glory (1992) (mini) TV Series | Marshall W. 'Major' Taylor |
| WIOU (1990) TV Series | Eddie Brock |
| Lucky/Chances (1990) (mini) TV Series | Steven Dimes |
| Mission: Impossible (1988) TV Series | Grant Collier (1988-1990) |
| Marblehead Manor (1987) TV Series | Jerry Stockton the Chauffeur |
| P.I. Private Investigations (1987) | Eddie Gordon |
| The Young and the Restless (1973) TV Series | Tyrone Jackson (1984-1986) |
| Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) | Trainee Foster |
Trivia
- Son of Greg Morris
- Brother of Iona Morris
- Phil is a student and teacher of Wing Chun
Family
- Spouse : Carla Gittelson (September 1983 - present) 2 children.
Author of the card
- Creation date: 01/07/2003 by misou
- Last update: 01/05/2007 by abdest