Derek Phillips (actor)


Derek Phillips is an American stage, screen, and television actor. He is best known for his role as Billy Riggins in the NBC television series Friday Night Lights.

Early life

Phillips was born in Miami, Florida, on April 18, 1976, and attended Baylor University, where he received a BFA in acting. Upon graduation, Phillips moved to New York City and began acting professionally in both television and regional theatre performing throughout the country in numerous plays, including "The Winter's Tale", "Of Mice and Men", "The Glass Menagerie", and "King o' The Moon".

Career

After years of regional theatre and recurring roles on Guiding Light, As the World Turns, and All My Children, Phillips finally got his break playing the emotionally charged role of Billy Riggins on the NBC television show Friday Night Lights. Phillips is also an associate producer, assistant director and resident actor for the award-winning, ensemble-based theatre company Second Thought Theatre, where he has performed as an actor in the regional premiere of Eric Bogosian's "Humpty Dumpty", Douglas Post's "Earth and Sky", and the world premiere of Steven Walters "Pluck the Day."

Filmography

Television

Video Games