Ethan Phillips: From Neelix to Versatile Actor

0:00It's March 21st. Here's what's happening in Entertainment. Ethan Phillips, the 71-year-old actor, best known as Nelix on Star Trek, Voyager, turned heads recently when he stepped out of New York City. On St. Patrick's Day, bundled up against the cold in a jacket, scarf, and baseball cap, he looked almost unrecognizable from his famous roles. He first came notice playing Pete Downey on the sitcom Benson, which ran from 1979 to 1986. Phillips also starred in the cult horror films, Critters and Critters 3, battling those furry alien critters. Fans online did a double take, marveling at how much he's changed over the years. His career spans decades, from off-Broadway shows, to big stages alongside stars like John Malkovich and Patty Lupone. Raised on Long Island, where his family owned a famous steakhouse, Phillips earned degrees from Boston University in Cornell before building a resume. With over 50 films and countless TV guest spots on shows like Law and Order and Better Call Saul,

1:03today he remains a versatile force in theater, film, and TV, proving character actors like him keep delivering no matter the role.