Derek Phillips

Derek Phillips is an accomplished actor recognized for his roles in television, film, and video games, notably transitioning from dramatic series to prominent voice acting work. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting, Derek Phillips established a strong foundation in regional theater and television. His notable stage appearances include The Winter’s Tale (Baltimore Center Stage), Of Mice and Men (Dallas Theater Center), The Glass Menagerie (Virginia Stage Company), and King o’ The Moon (Capital Repertory Theatre). Phillips also secured recurring roles in prominent television soap operas such as The Guiding Light, As the World Turns, and All My Children, honing his craft before his breakout television success.

Demonstrating versatility, Phillips also voices the main character, Heron, in the Netflix animated series Blood of Zeus, which premiered in 2020 and is slated to run through 2025. Continuing his career in interactive entertainment, Phillips contributed to major gaming franchises, including Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (2020) and Call of Duty: Vanguard (2021) as Lt. 1st Class Wade Jackson. Most recently, he voiced the role of Reiko in Mortal Kombat 1 (2023).

Beyond his screen and voice work, Phillips co-hosts the Clear Eyes, Full Hearts podcast, launched in 2021. Alongside Stacey Oristano, the podcast offers a rewatch and fan engagement platform for Friday Night Lights, showcasing his ongoing connection to his career-defining work.