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Phill Lewis
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Phillip David Lewis
February 14, 1968 Arua, Uganda
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| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse(s) | Megan Benton Lewis |
| Children | 2 |
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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.
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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" |
