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Gil Bellows
Gil Bellows is a talented and prolific Canadian actor, producer, screenwriter, and director. Born on June 28, 1967, he kick-started his acting career in films and television after graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Bellows was able to grab the critical acclaim for his stage performances in 'The Snake and the Vein', 'Flaubert's Latest', and his first starring role in 'Love and a .45'. He gained wide fame for his brilliant performance as Tommy in 'The Shawshank Redemption' which was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including “Best Picture” and is often considered as one of the greatest films ever made.
Bellows is also known for his stunning role as Billy Thomas in the popular Fox’s legal dramedy series 'Ally McBeal'. His character played a key role in making the show reach a record-breaking viewership of nearly 17 million viewers. Besides acting, Bellows also holds commendable achievements as a producer. Some of his notable works include 'Temple Grandin' which garnered him both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Peabody Award. He also produced, starred in, co-wrote, and co-directed the film '3 Days in Havana'. His recent television roles include appearances in 'Smallville', 'American Gods', 'Chucky', and 'Alert: Missing Persons Unit'.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Gil Bellows
Born: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Citizenship: Canada
Birthday: June 28, 1967
Occupations: Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, Director
Years Active: 1988-present
Children: 2
Spouses: Rya Kihlstedt
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Movies Featuring Gil Bellows
Awake
Run This Town
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
The Calling
House at the End of the Street
Extraterrestrial
Life on the Line
Love and a .45
A Night for Dying Tigers
The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom
Girl Walks Into a Bar
Trading Christmas
Delete
Hunt to Kill
Vengeance is Mine
Mad Ship
Three Days in Havana
Leading Lady
Deadly Crossing
Unthinkable
Louis Cyr: The Strongest Man in the World
Ascension
Girl on the Edge
Goblin
Dead Draw
She Has a Name
Nation’s Fire
Jett
Drowning
The Courage to Love
Chasing Sleep
Mermaid Chronicles Part 1: She Creature
Weepah Way For Now
First to Die
Childstar
A Bear Named Winnie
Pursued
Keep Your Distance
Run This Town
EMR
Final Days of Planet Earth
Blind Horizon
Love in the Time of Corona
Business Ethics
Two Deaths of Henry Baker
Ruby
V.C. Andrews’ Pearl in the Mist
Black Day Blue Night
Silver Strand
Looking for Richard
Miami Rhapsody
Kill Kill Faster Faster
Dinner at Fred’s
Judas Kiss
A Witch’s Way of Love
Toronto Stories
Passchendaele
24: Redemption
Career Timeline
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2020
Run This Town
Detective Lowey
Business Ethics
Mr. Murk
Two Deaths of Henry Baker
Henry Baker / Sam Bird
2019
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Chief Turner
Nation’s Fire
Josip Aleksander
Drowning
Frank
Run This Town
Detective Lowey
2011
The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom
Phil
Girl Walks Into a Bar
Emmit
Trading Christmas
Ray Johnson
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