Philip McKeon
| Philip McKeon | |
|---|---|
 Philip McKeon, circa 1976 | |
| Born |
Philip Anthony McKeon 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
| 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 |