Phillip Rhys was born the second of three boys in South East London. After graduating from Westminster College he spent a year living and working in Paris. He then returned to London to study acting at The Lee Strasberg Institute and later with Jeffrey Tambor and Milton Kateselas at The Beverly Hills Playhouse in Los Angeles.

Phillip is credited for his pivotal roles in the Emmy Award winning, series, "24" and in FX's Golden Globe winning "Nip/Tuck". On "24" he received a SAG Ensemble Nomination for his portrayal of a young businessman named Reza Naiyeer who was to be married to Marie Warner, played by Laura Harris. On "Nip/Tuck" Rhys played Jude Sawyer, a medical student who became infatuated with Julia McNamara, (Joely Richardson). Prior to these projects, Rhys spent nine months in Shanghai, China shooting "Flatland" with Dennis Hopper and produced by Academy Award Winner Al Ruddy ("Million Dollar Baby" and "The Godfather"). "Flatland" was the first US Television show to be shot entirely in Mainland China. Other credits include: Rodrigo Garcia's "Father and Sons" with Ron Eldard, the war drama "Woundings" with Ray Winstone and Guy Pearce and the Sundance Film Festival entry "Kill The Man" with Luke Wilson. To younger audiences Phillip is best-known best for his portrayal of Proto Zoa in the "Zenon" Disney movies.

Rhys has also been involved in various after school and non-profit organizations over the years, including volunteering for E.S.L. Educational Programs for Adults.


Grew up with Kate Moss. Speaks French. Went to St. Joseph's College, Upper Norwood for his Secondary Education. Went to the same Primary school as Julia and Nadia Sawalha, All Saint's C of E School in Upper Norwood, albeit some 3 years after them. Rhys is a supporter of Arsenal FC.