Biography
Dean Phillippi is an Award-Winning American SAG-Eligible Actor / Senior Lifestyle Model, who has done: (100+ TV, Feature Films, Independent Films, Short Films, Music Videos, Live Theater/Stage/Dance Plays, and 40+ National and Local Commercials, and Print Modeling Shoots). He is Multi-Talented and driven; Dean Phillippi is originally from Washington, Pennsylvania and has appeared in numerous Television, Major and Independent Film Productions including: "Don't Say My Name", "The Answer", "The Birthday Wish", "Counter Intelligence", "Replica", "Reality Rob with Rob Schneider", "The Christmas Wedding Baby", "With Blood Shot Eyes", "Grace of Our Father", "Losing Faith", "Season of Sacrifice", "The Race", "La Famiglia - The Italian Life", "Summer of 67" just to name a few, and many more. AWARDS: * "Best Performance Actor Award - 2023" at the Avalonia Film Festival. * "Best Adult Actor Runner-Up Award - 2023" for the films: "Counter Intelligence", "Octagona", "Amrak My New Family", "Losing Faith", "The Answer", at the Spotlight International Film Festival. * "Best Dramatic Actor Award - 2019" for the film "With Bloodshot Eyes" as a U.S. President at the Southeast Regional Film Festival. * "Best Adult Actor Runner-Up Award - 2019" for the films: "Losing Faith", "The Answer", "Counter Intelligence" and "With Bloodshot Eyes" at the Southeast Regional Film Festival. * "Actor Award - 2018" for the film: "The Season" at the Praising With the Stars Faith and Power Worship Center. * Nominated to be in the Christian Film Database for his work in Faith Based Films. * Film Awards: "Losing Faith" Short Film as Pastor Robert Cobb (Best Inspirational Short Film), "Summer of 67" Feature Film as Vietnam Veteran Lieutenant Officer (Best Picture, Best Director), "The Answer" as Judge Beacon (Best Inspirational Feature Film), "He's Lookin' at You, Kid" Music Video as Grandfather, "In Utero" Feature Film Role as Police Officer Mancini - "Runner-up for Best Original Film" at the Southeastern Regional Film Festival. Dean has been acting since High School and became very active in Acting/Modeling since 2005. His goal in acting is to be involved in Inspirational films, Christian or Faith Based Films, and was cast and played in several roles such as: (God, U.S. President, Doctor, Pastor, Priest, FBI Agent, Policeman, Judge, Military Captain, Airplane Captain, Government Official, Court Official, Police Chaplain, Manager, TV News Anchor, Grandfather and a variety of other roles), and still interested in pursuing roles of these types. Dean comes to acting with a desire to share and encourage Gods word and to do Inspirational or Faith Based Films. Dean Phillippi loves acting and has a sincere passion in acting. He has trained and worked professionally in acting for over 10+ years! His dream work is to act in Christian Films, Action Films, Historical Films and True Story Films. Dean is currently a BSA Chaplain/Assistant Scout Master n North Florida BSA. As a Chaplain, he teaches several Christian courses for BSA Scouts and has earned a prestigious award; (God and Service Award) and (Square Knot Award). Dean played Professional Football for the (AFL)American Football League Washington Generals, Eastern Seaboard League; (1972 - 1982) as a defensive back. Dean was recognized and honored for setting a league record of interceptions in one game that still stands. His coach was a strong Christian and allowed Dean to lead the team in prayers and Christian outreach. Dean enlisted into the U.S. Navy and served during the Vietnam War Era as an Aviation Computer Management Professional. Dean attended Jacksonville University, Universal Personnel Airlines School, Dale Carnegie Institute of Technology studying Computer Management Classes, and Acting Classes. He got a job in at BCBSFL, as a Certified Professional Manager and worked there until his retirement, and then with J.P. Morgan Chase as Vice President over Business Analytics Area, and currently continuing to full time as an Actor/Lifestyle Model. Since his retirement in he has put 100% into acting. He has been blessed in many ways and gives God full credit for all the great blessings that God has given him and is a very proud Christian. - Motto - "Don't Let Life Get the Best Out of You, (YOU) get the Best Out of Life!" - Favorite Bible Verse - John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
