About
Film and stage actor Derek Phillips was born in Miami, Florida on April 18, 1976, and attended Baylor University where he received a BFA in acting. Upon graduation Derek moved to New York and began acting professionally in both television and regional theatre performing throughout the country in numerous plays including "The Winter's Tale" (Baltimore Center Stage), "Of Mice and Men" (Dallas Theater Center), "The Glass Menagerie" (Virginia Stage Company), and "King o' The Moon" (Capital Repertory Theatre). After years of regional theatre and recurring roles on "The Guiding Light", "As the World Turns", and "All My Children" Derek finally got his break playing the emotionally charged role of Billy Riggins on the critically acclaimed NBC television show "Friday Night Lights." Derek is also an associate producer, assistant director and resident actor for the award-winning, ensemble based...
Known for
Grey's AnatomySeries • 2005
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries • 1999
The MentalistSeries • 2008
Criminal MindsSeries • 2005
The RookieSeries • 2018
Chicago FireSeries • 2012
The Terminal ListSeries • 2022
9-1-1Series • 2018
S.W.A.T.Series • 2017
CastleSeries • 2009
GrimmSeries • 2011
TrackerSeries • 2024
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Series • 2013
SEAL TeamSeries • 2017
The CloserSeries • 2005
MediumSeries • 2005
Numb3rsSeries • 2005
ScorpionSeries • 2014
ScandalSeries • 2012
FBI: InternationalSeries • 2021
Private PracticeSeries • 2007
Doc McStuffinsSeries • 2012
ParenthoodSeries • 2010
LongmireSeries • 2012