Phil Morris Biography: Movies, Instagram, Awards, Wife, Ethnicity, Net Worth

Phil Morris is an American actor and voice artist who rose to prominence with his portrayal of the flamboyant attorney Jackie Chiles on the hit sitcom Seinfeld.

Over the years he has expanded his career beyond live-action television and film into extensive voice work for animated series, video games, and superhero properties.

His versatility and strong screen presence have kept him active in Hollywood for decades and made him a recognizable face (and voice) across many genres.

Profile

• Full name: Phillip Morris
• Date of birth: April 4, 1959
• Age: 66 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Iowa City, Iowa, United States
• State of origin: Iowa
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor, voice actor
• Height: 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
• Parents: Greg Morris,Lee Morris (sometimes given as Leona or Lee Keyes)
• Siblings: Iona Morris; Linda Morris
• Spouse: Carla Gittelson (married September 24, 1983)
• Children: Jordan Morris,Rachel Morris
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: African-American
• Net worth: $20 million

Early Life and Education

Phillip Morris was born on April 4, 1959, in Iowa City, Iowa, and is now 66 years old. He is the son of Greg Morris, a well-known actor, and Lee Morris (also referred to as Leona or Lee Keyes), a composer and lyricist. He has at least two siblings: sisters Iona Morris and Linda Morris.

Growing up in a family rooted in the entertainment industry, Morris was exposed to acting from a young age. He graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1976. After high school, he briefly worked as a production assistant on a film project with his father before deciding to pursue acting actively.

Personal Life

Phil Morris married Carla Gittelson in September 1983. The couple has two children: a son named Jordan Morris and a daughter named Rachel Morris. Beyond this, Morris has maintained relatively private personal life details.

Career

Phil Morris began acting as a child, with an uncredited appearance in a 1966 episode of the original Star Trek series. As he transitioned into adulthood, he took small roles in film and television, gradually building a career through auditions and bit parts. In the early 1980s he worked on a film project with his father before deciding to focus fully on acting.

His first major break came in 1984 when he was cast as Tyrone Jackson on the soap opera The Young and the Restless. Over time, he accumulated many television roles, guest appearances, and film credits. In 1988 he appeared in the remake of Mission: Impossible as Grant Collier — the son of the character his father had portrayed decades earlier.

In 1995, Morris landed what would become his signature role: attorney Jackie Chiles in the sitcom Seinfeld. The character — inspired by a real-life lawyer — stood out for its exaggerated style and comic timing, and made Morris widely recognized.

Over the following decades, he branched into voice acting, becoming known for providing voices to numerous animated series, video games, and superhero projects. Roles include Saint Walker in Green Lantern: The Animated Series, Vandal Savage in Justice League animated productions, Martian Manhunter / John Jones in the series Smallville, and Silas Stone in Doom Patrol.

Net Worth

Phil Morris now has an estimated net worth of $20 million, accumulated from his acting career.

Social Media

• Twitter: @thephilmorris

Filmography

• Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)
• P.I. Private Investigations (1987)
• Mission: Impossible (1988)
• WIOU (1990)
• Tracks of Glory: The Major Taylor Story (1992)
• Jackie Collins’ Lucky/Chances (1990)
• Jackie Collins’ Lady Boss (1992)
• Wag the Dog (1997)
• Clay Pigeons (1998)
• Meet the Spartans (2008)
• Bottoms Up (2006)
• Instant (2015)
• Ghosts of the Ozarks (2021)
• Doom Patrol (2019–2023)