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Ethan Phillips

John Ethan Phillips (born February 8, 1955) is an American actor. He is best known for his television roles as Neelix on Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001) and PR man Pete Downey on Benson (1979–1986). His film roles include Critters (1986) and its sequel Critters 3 (1991), as well as The Island (2005), Inside Llewyn Davis (2013), and Irrational Man (2015).

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Occupation
Actor
Education
Boston University (BA) Cornell University (MFA)
Born
John Ethan Phillips (1955-02-08) February 8, 1955 (age 71) Garden City, New York, U.S.
Children
3
Other name
Johnnie Phillips
Years active
1977–present

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Ethan Phillips

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Ethan Phillips

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Born · 1
Ethan Phillips → John Ethan Phillips (1955-02-08) February 8, 1955 (age 71) Garden City, New York, U.S.
Children · 1
Ethan Phillips → 3
Education · 1
Ethan Phillips → Boston University (BA) Cornell University (MFA)
Occupation · 1
Ethan Phillips → Actor
Other name · 1
Ethan Phillips → Johnnie Phillips
Spouse · 1
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related to External links · 1
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Ethan PhillipsYears active1977–present1.00infobox
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