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Phill Lewis
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Lewis in 2006
Born
Phillip David Lewis

(1968-02-14) February 14, 1968 (age 57)
Arua, Uganda
Occupation
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • television director
Years active 1986–present
Spouse(s) Megan Benton Lewis
Children 2
Parents

Phillip David Lewis (born February 14, 1968) is an American actor, comedian, and director. He is most famous for playing the hotel manager Mr. Moseby on the Disney Channel TV show The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and its spin-off, The Suite Life on Deck. Lewis has also appeared in many other popular TV shows like Lizzie McGuire, Friends, and How I Met Your Mother.

Early Life and Family

Phill Lewis was born on February 14, 1968, in Uganda. His parents were American. At that time, his father, Delano Lewis, worked for the U.S. Peace Corps in Nigeria and Uganda. The Peace Corps is a group that sends American volunteers to help people in other countries. Phill Lewis has three brothers.

Acting Career Highlights

Lewis started his acting career in movies like Heathers (1988) and City Slickers (1991). He also had a main role in the TV show Teech in 1991.

He has appeared in many TV shows over the years. Some of these include Sister, Sister, Ally McBeal, Friends, and How I Met Your Mother. He also had regular roles on shows like A Different World, Lizzie McGuire, and Scrubs.

Becoming Mr. Moseby

Phill Lewis became very well-known for his role as Mr. Moseby in the Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. Mr. Moseby was the strict but caring manager of the Tipton Hotel.

In 2008, he continued playing Mr. Moseby in the spin-off show The Suite Life on Deck. This show followed the characters on a cruise ship called The S.S. Tipton. He also made guest appearances as Mr. Moseby on other Disney Channel shows like Wizards of Waverly Place and Hannah Montana.

Lewis also lent his voice to the character Agent Wolfie in the children's animated series Special Agent Oso.

Directing Work

Besides acting, Phill Lewis is also a talented television director. He started directing episodes of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody in 2007. He then directed many episodes of The Suite Life on Deck.

He has directed episodes for several other popular Disney Channel sitcoms, including A.N.T. Farm, Austin & Ally, Good Luck Charlie, Kickin' It, and Jessie.

Lewis has also directed episodes for many other TV shows, such as Mike & Molly, 2 Broke Girls, The Odd Couple, and One Day at a Time. He even directed a live episode of the show Undateable in 2015.

Personal Life

Phill Lewis is married to Megan Benton Lewis. They have two daughters together.

Filmography

Movies

Year Title Role Notes
1988 Heathers Dennis
1989 How I Got Into College Herman
1991 City Slickers Dr. Steven Jessup
Brother Future T.J.
1992 Aces: Iron Eagle III 'Tee Vee' Also known as Iron Eagle III
1999 Bowfinger Actor At Audition
2000 What Planet Are You From? Other MD
2002 I Spy Jerry
2004 Elvis Has Left the Building Charlie
Surviving Christmas Levine, The Lawyer
2005 Kicking & Screaming John Ryan
2008 Pretty Ugly People Raye
2009 Dadnapped Maurice
2011 Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 Mr. McKibble Released directly to video
2011 The Suite Life Movie Mr. Moseby
2014 Wish I Was Here Nerd

Television Shows

Year Title Role Notes
1986 Hill Street Blues Parker Episode: "Amazing Grace"
1987–1988 The Bronx Zoo Schuyler Tate 2 episodes
1987 Starman J.B. Episode: "The Test"
Amen Marvin Episode: "Deacon on the Line"
Frank's Place Homer 2 episodes
1988 Sonny Spoon Aaron Fortune Episode: "Crimes Below the Waist"
1988–1989 A Different World Sam Lee 4 episodes
1989 CBS Schoolbreak Special Justin Cook Episode: "My Past Is My Own"
1989 TV 101 Noah Hawkins Episode: "Kangaroo Gate"
1990 Charles in Charge Bernie Episode: "Buddy Flips a Disc"
1991 Teech Teech Gibson Main role, 12 episodes
1994 Hardball Arnold Nixon Main role, 9 episodes
Living Single J.T. Episode: "U.N.I.T.Y."
1995, 1998 Sister, Sister Mr. Berry, Clifton McNair 3 Episodes
1995–1998 The Wayans Bros. T.C. Recurring role, 20 episodes
1996 Married... with Children George Episode: "Enemies"
1997–1998 Sparks Detective Floyd Pitts 3 episodes
1997 The Drew Carey Show Mike Episode: "Drew vs. Mimi: Part 2"
Over the Top William Brackett Episode: "Simon, We Hardly Knew Ye"
1998 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Mr. Platt Episode: "Beauty and the Beasts"
1999 Party of Five Detective Danner Episode: "Witness for the Persecution"
Chicago Hope Detective Davis 2 episodes
2000–2001 Family Law Lawyer 3 episodes
2000 JAG Petty Officer Scalline Episode: "Drop Zone"
Ally McBeal District Attorney Kessler Episode: "I Will Survive"
2001–2002 Lizzie McGuire Principal Tweedy 3 episodes
2001 Dharma & Greg Mr. Walden Episode: "With a Little Help from My Friend"
2001–2006 Yes, Dear Roy Barr Recurring role, 10 episodes
2002 American Bikers Tyrell (voice) Episode: "The Age of Bikers: Part 1"
2003 Friends Steve 3 episodes
Joan of Arcadia Naval Officer God Episode: "The Boat"
2004 8 Simple Rules Cop Episode: "Consequences"
2005–2009 Scrubs 'Crazy' Hooch 5 episodes
2005–2008 The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Marion Moseby Main role, 87 episodes
2005–2023 American Dad! Duper 8 episodes
2006 That's So Raven Marion Moseby Episode: "Checkin' Out"
2007 Brothers & Sisters Dr. Peter Edwards Episode: "An American Family"
How I Met Your Mother Loan Officer Episode: "Dowisetrepla"
2008–2011 The Suite Life on Deck Marion Moseby Main role, 73 episodes
2009–2012 Special Agent Oso Special Agent Wolfie Main voice role, 22 episodes
2009 Wizards of Waverly Place Marion Moseby Episode: "Cast Away (To Another Show)"
Hannah Montana Episode: "Super(sticious) Girl"
2010 I'm in the Band Episode: "Weasels On Deck"
The Big C Pool Man 2 episodes
Phineas and Ferb Hawaiian Hotel Manager Voice role, episode: "Phineas and Ferb Hawaiian Vacation"
2011 The Suite Life Movie Marion Moseby Television movie
Raising Hope Donovan 2 episodes
Good Luck Charlie Johnny's Dad Episode: "Bye Bye Video Diary"
2015 Jessie Marion Moseby Episode: "Karate Kid-tastrophe"
Your Family or Mine Award Presenter Episode: "The Speech"
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn The Mayor Episode: "The Mighty Quad Squad"
Undateable Judge Lewis Episode: "An Angry Judge Walks Into A Bar"
2016 Angel from Hell Walt 2 episodes
2020 The Healing Powers of Dude Reginald (voice) Episode: "Second Step: Homeroom"
2023 The Really Loud House Mr. Rickshaw Episode: "The Manager with the Planager"

Director Credits

Year Title Notes
2007 The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Episode: "I Want My Mummy"
2008–2011 The Suite Life on Deck 8 episodes
2011–2014 A.N.T. Farm 5 episodes
2011–2015 Jessie 9 episodes
2011–2013 Good Luck Charlie 6 episodes
2012–2014 Mike & Molly 27 episodes
2013 The Soul Man 2 episodes
Melissa & Joey Episode: "What Happens in Jersey...: Part 2"
2013–2014 2 Broke Girls 11 episodes
Sullivan & Son 4 episodes
2014 Friends with Better Lives 2 episodes
2014–2016 Undateable 21 episodes
Young & Hungry 6 episodes
2014 The Millers Episode: "You Are the Wind Beneath My Wings, Man"
2015 The McCarthys Episode: "Sister Act"
Hot in Cleveland Episode: "Scandalous"
K.C. Undercover Episode: "The Get Along Vault"
2015–2017 The Odd Couple 12 episodes
2016–2024 Bunk'd 14 episodes
2016–2017 Dr. Ken 10 episodes
2017 Man with a Plan Episode: "The Three Amigos"
Fuller House Episode: "Soul Sister"
2017–2020 One Day at a Time 19 episodes
2017–2018 Superior Donuts 7 episodes
Marlon 6 episodes
2018 Alexa & Katie Episode: "Support Group"
All About The Washingtons Episode: "Follow the Leaker"
Happy Together 4 episodes
2018–2019 The Cool Kids 4 episodes
2019 Last Man Standing Episode: "Common Ground"
Abby's 2 episodes
Mr. Iglesias 2 episodes
No Good Nick 4 episodes
Carol's Second Act Episode: "The Zebra"
The Neighborhood 2 episodes
Merry Happy Whatever 2 episodes
2020 Indebted 7 episodes
The Big Show Show 3 episodes
Broke 2 episodes
2021 Pretty Smart 3 episodes
B Positive 5 episodes
Head of the Class 9 episodes; also executive producer and guest star
2021–2023 iCarly 12 episodes
2022 How We Roll 2 episodes
2022–2023 Call Me Kat 8 episodes
2022–2023 How I Met Your Father 3 episodes
2022–present The Really Loud House 2 episodes
Lopez vs Lopez 7 episodes
2023 American Auto Episode: "Passion Project"
Frasier Episode: "The Founders' Society"
2024 Night Court 2 episodes
Extended Family Episode: "The Consequences of Familial Obligations"
Poppa's House Episode: "Disciplinarian"
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