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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.
Early Life[]
Lewis was born Phillip Lewis in Uganda, East Africa on September 4, 1968.
Personal Life[]
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 crash[edit]In 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 driving while intoxicated and sentenced by Montgomery County, Maryland Circuit Court Judge William Miller to five years in prison, two years of probation and 350 hours of community service. However, Judge Miller suspended four years of the prison term, citing Lewis's work after his arrest with a prison-based theater troupe which performed in jails, schools and churches to highlight the consequences of drug abuse.
Filmography[]
Film[edit][]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1988 | Heathers | Dennis | |
| 1989 | How I Got Into College | Herman | |
| 1991 | City Slickers | Dr. Steven Jessup | |
| 1991 | Brother Future | TJ | |
| 1992 | Aces: Iron Eagle III | Tee Vee | Alternative title: Iron Eagle III |
| 1999 | Bowfinger | Actor at Audition | |
| 2000 | What Planet Are You From? | Other MD | |
| 2002 | I Spy | Jerry | |
| 2004 | Elvis Has Left the Building | Charlie | |
| 2004 | Surviving Christmas | Levine the Lawyer | |
| 2005 | Kicking & Screaming | John Ryan | |
| 2009 | Dadnapped | Maurice | |
| 2011 | The Suite Life Movie | Marion Moseby | Television movie |
| 2011 | Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 | Mr. McKibble | Television Movie |
| 2014 | Wish I Was Here | Nerd |
Television[edit][]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Hill Street Blues | Parker | Episode: "Amazing Grace" |
| 1986 | 227 | Ken | Episode: "Come Into Parlor" |
| 1987–1988 | The Bronx Zoo | Schuyler Tate | 2 episodes |
| 1987 | Starman | J.B. | Episode: "The Test" |
| 1987 | Amen | Marvin | Episode: "Deacon on the Line" |
| 1987 | Frank's Place | Homer | 2 episodes |
| 1988 | Sonny Spoon | Aaron Fortune | Episode: "Crimes Below the Waist" |
| 1988–1989 | A Different World | Sam Lee | 4 episodes |
| 1989 | TV 101 | Noah Hawkins | Episode: "Kangaroo Gate" |
| 1990 | Charles in Charge | Bernie | Episode: "Buddy Flips a Disc" |
| 1991 | Teech | Teech Gibson | 12 episodes |
| 1994 | Hardball | Arnold Nixon | 9 episodes |
| 1994 | Living Single | J.T. | Episode: "U.N.I.T.Y." |
| 1995 | Sister, Sister | Mr. Berry | Episode: "Field Trip" |
| 1995–1998 | The Wayans Bros. | T.C. | 20 episodes |
| 1996 | Married... with Children | George | Episode: "Enemies" |
| 1997–1998 | Sparks | Detective Floyd Pitts | 3 episodes |
| 1997 | The Drew Carey Show | Mike | Episode: "Drew vs. Mimi: Part 2" |
| 1998 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Mr. Platt | Episode: "Beauty and the Beasts" |
| 1998 | Sister, Sister | Clifton McNair | 2 episodes |
| 1999 | Party of Five | Detective Danner | Episode: "Witness for the Persecution" |
| 1999 | Chicago Hope | Detective Davis | 2 episodes |
| 2000–2001 | Family Law | Lawyer | 3 episodes |
| 2000 | JAG | Petty Officer Scalline | Episode: "Drop Zone" |
| 2000 | Ally McBeal | D.A. Kessler | Episode: "I Will Survive" |
| 2001–2002 | Lizzie McGuire | Principal Tweedy | 3 episodes |
| 2001 | Dharma & Greg | Mr. Walden | Episode: "With a Little Help from My Friend" |
| 2001–2006 | Yes, Dear | Roy | 10 episodes |
| 2003 | Friends | Steve | 3 episodes |
| 2003 | Joan of Arcadia | Naval Officer God | Episode: "The Boat" |
| 2004 | 8 Simple Rules | Cop | Episode: "Consequences" |
| 2005–2009 | Scrubs | Hooch | 5 episodes |
| 2005–2008 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Marion Moseby | 87 episodes |
| 2005–2014 | American Dad! | Duper | 4 episodes |
| 2006 | That's So Raven | Marion Moseby | Episode: "Checkin' Out" |
| 2007 | How I Met Your Mother | Loan Officer | Episode: "Dowisetrepla" |
| 2007 | Brothers & Sisters | Dr. Peter Edwards | Episode: "An American Family" |
| 2008–2011 | The Suite Life on Deck | Marion Moseby | 58 episodes |
| 2009–2012 | Special Agent Oso | Special Agent Wolfie | 22 episodes |
| 2009 | Wizards of Waverly Place | Marion Moseby | Episode: "Cast Away (To Another Show)" |
| 2009 | Hannah Montana | Marion Moseby | Episode: "Super(sticious) Girl" |
| 2010 | The Big C | Pool man | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | Phineas and Ferb | Hawaiian hotel manager | Episode: "Phineas and Ferb Hawaiian Vacation" |
| 2011 | Raising Hope | Donovan | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Good Luck Charlie | Johnny's dad | Episode: "Bye Bye Video Diary" |
Young & Hungry director[]
Trivia[]
- He has directed various season 1 episodes.
- He previous worked with Ashley Tisdale on the Disney Channel show, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, as Mr Moseby.
Gallery[]
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