Philip McKeon

Philip McKeon

Philip McKeon, circa 1976
Born Philip Anthony McKeon
(1964-11-11) November 11, 1964
Westbury, New York
Occupation Actor

Philip Anthony McKeon (born November 11, 1964) is an American actor. He is known for playing the role of Tommy Hyatt, the son of the title character, on the sitcom Alice, from 1976 to 1985.

Life and career

McKeon was born in Westbury, New York, the son of Barbara and Donald McKeon, a travel agent.[1] His younger sister is actress Nancy McKeon. McKeon's professional career began when he was 4. His parents took him and Nancy, then aged 2, to a nearby modeling audition and he began his career as a child model appearing in magazines, newspapers, and television commercials. Over the next several years, he landed numerous modeling stints, followed by several parts on stage and in films. Linda Lavin, who played Alice, first saw Philip at a Broadway performance and thought he was bright and talented and recommended him for the part of Tommy.

Since Alice ended in 1985, McKeon continued to make periodic acting appearances. His more recent acting credits include Sandman (1993) and Ghoulies IV (1994). He has also produced or directed numerous films, such as Teresa's Tattoo (1994), Murder In The First (1995), and The Young Unknowns (2000).

Filmography

Film and television
Year Title Role Notes
1976–1985 Alice Tommy Hyatt 108 episodes
1979 CHiPs Philip McKeon Episode: "Roller Disco: Part 2"
1982 Leadfoot Tommy Russell TV special
1984 Fantasy Island Raymond Koster Episode: "Sweet Life/Games People Play"
1984 The Love Boat Gary Atkins Episode: "Aunt Emma, I Love You/Hoopla/The First Romance"
1986 Amazing Stories Stick Episode: "No Day at the Beach"
1987 Return to Horror Hight Richard Farley
1988 Favorite Son TV miniseries
1989 Red Surf True Blue
1992 976-Evil II: The Astral Factor Taylor
1992 Where the Day Takes You Co-Producer & Second Assistant Director
1993 Sandman Gordie Also First Assistant Director
1994 Teresa's Tattoo Co-Producer
1994 Ghoulies IV Demon
1995 Murder in the First Associate Producer
2000 The Young Unknowns Second Assistant Director
2003 Edge of Nowhere Director
2005 The Jacket Co-Producer

References

  1. ↑ Nancy McKeon Biography (1966?-)
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