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Phil Austin

Acting Born Apr 6, 1941 Denver, Colorado, United States 28 credits
28
Total Credits
2025
22 Years Career Span
11
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Phil Austin works in acting. Born April 6, 1941 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Archytele tracks 28 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Dirty John

as Andy

For the People

as Governor Bill Shales
Film

Barefoot

as Businessman
Film

Olympus Has Fallen

as Vice President Charlie Rodriguez
Film

The Host

as Seeker Waverley

Scandal

as Colonel Ted Jessup

The Newsroom

as Howard Worth
Film

Forbidden City Cop

as Barry
Film

So Undercover

as Dr. Milton
Film

The Final Destination

as MILF's Husband
Film

The Pursuit of Happyness

as Stock Broker (uncredited)

Frequent co-stars

Gerard Butler 1 shared title
Aaron Eckhart 1 shared title
Finley Jacobsen 1 shared title
Dylan McDermott 1 shared title
Rick Yune 1 shared title
Morgan Freeman 1 shared title
Cole Hauser 1 shared title
Radha Mitchell 1 shared title
Angela Bassett 1 shared title
Melissa Leo 1 shared title

Career timeline

Dope Queens
Dirty JohnFor the People
Atomica
Meet the Blacks
Zipper
Barefoot
Olympus Has FallenThe HostRavenswoodSnapdragonParadise
ScandalThe NewsroomCommon LawSo UndercoverSpeed Demons
Video Girl
Chain Letter
The Final DestinationBroken Hill
Blood Loss
Curse of Alcatraz
The Pursuit of HappynessVoyeur
Barbra Streisand: The Concert - Live at the MGM Grand

Full Filmography

28 titles
  • Dope Queens (2025) as Edward
  • Dirty John (2018) as Andy
  • For the People (2018) as Governor Bill Shales
  • Atomica (2017) as Rhine
  • Meet the Blacks (2016) as Jim Smith
  • Zipper (2015) as Mayor Jonas Stiegel
  • Barefoot (2014) as Businessman
  • Olympus Has Fallen (2013) as Vice President Charlie Rodriguez
  • The Host (2013) as Seeker Waverley
  • Ravenswood (2013) as Charles Matheson
  • Snapdragon (2013) as Phil
  • Paradise (2013) as Pastor Rick
  • Vampire Riderz (2013) as Jack
  • Murder in the Dark (2013) as Matthew
  • Scandal (2012) as Colonel Ted Jessup
  • The Newsroom (2012) as Howard Worth
  • Common Law (2012) as Barry
  • So Undercover (2012) as Dr. Milton
  • Speed Demons (2012) as Jack Mylo
  • Video Girl (2011) as Counselor
  • Chain Letter (2010) as Jeff Campbell
  • The Final Destination (2009) as MILF's Husband
  • Broken Hill (2009) as Officer Dixon
  • Blood Loss (2008) as Wes Reid
  • Curse of Alcatraz (2007) as Dr. Stanovitch
  • The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) as Stock Broker (uncredited)
  • Voyeur (2006) as Our Man
  • Barbra Streisand: The Concert - Live at the MGM Grand (2004) as Third Doctor

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Phil Austin best known for?

Phil Austin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dirty John (2018), For the People (2018), Barefoot (2014), Olympus Has Fallen (2013).

When and where was Phil Austin born?

Phil Austin was born on April 6, 1941 in Denver, Colorado, United States.

How many credits does Phil Austin have?

Phil Austin has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2004 to 2025.

What is Phil Austin's background in cinema and television?

Phil Austin (often credited as Philip; born April 6, 1941) is a comedian and writer. He was born in Denver, Colorado and later grew up in Fresno, California, attending Fresno High School. He attended Bowdoin College and UCLA, joining the staff of KPFK radio in Los Angeles in the late 1960s. Austin is best known for hi...