John Billingsley

Born:May 20, 1960

Place of Birth:Media, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

John Billingsley, born on May 20, 1960, is a versatile American actor whose talent has graced both the stage and screen. Standing at a height of 5' 9½" (1.77 m), Billingsley's on-screen presence is as captivating as it is memorable.

Hailing from Media, Pennsylvania, Billingsley's early life was marked by a journey that took him through Huntsville, Alabama, and Slidell, Louisiana before his family finally settled in Weston, Connecticut. This diverse upbringing undoubtedly contributed to the depth and range he brings to his performances.

One of Billingsley's most iconic roles was that of Doctor Phlox on the beloved television series Star Trek: Enterprise. His portrayal of the compassionate and eccentric Denobulan doctor endeared him to fans of the Star Trek franchise and showcased his ability to bring complex characters to life with nuance and depth.

Off-screen, Billingsley's personal life is equally as intriguing. He is married to fellow actor Bonita Friedericy, with whom he shares a deep passion for the craft of acting. Their shared love for the art form has not only strengthened their bond as a couple but has also led to memorable collaborations on various projects.

Their connection began when Friedericy first witnessed Billingsley's talent on display in a stage production of Great Expectations. This initial spark of admiration blossomed into a lasting partnership both on and off the screen, with the couple's on-screen chemistry evident in their joint appearances in productions such as the 2003 episode of Star Trek: Enterprise titled "Regeneration," where Friedericy portrayed Rooney.

Billingsley and Friedericy's shared passion for acting has not only enriched their personal lives but has also brought an added layer of authenticity to their on-screen performances. Their ability to play off each other's energy and talent has undoubtedly contributed to the success of their collaborations and endeared them to audiences worldwide.

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2012

Professor West

2009

Dr. Adrian Helmsley, part of a worldwide geophysical team investigating the effect on the earth of radiation from unprecedented solar storms, learns that the earth's core is heating up. He warns U.S. President Thomas Wilson that the crust of the earth is becoming unstable and that without proper preparations for saving a fraction of the world's population, the entire race is doomed. Meanwhile, writer Jackson Curtis stumbles on the same information. While the world's leaders race to build "arks" to escape the impending cataclysm, Curtis struggles to find a way to save his family. Meanwhile, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes of unprecedented strength wreak havoc around the world.

The Man from Earth

Harry

2007

A departing professor gathers his closest colleagues for an intimate farewell, but the night takes an unexpected turn when he shares a stunning secret about his past. As the conversation unfolds, skepticism and curiosity collide, challenging everything they thought they knew about history, science, and belief.

A Cinderella Story

Mr. Rothman

2004

Routinely exploited by her wicked stepmother, the downtrodden Samantha Montgomery is excited about the prospect of meeting her Internet beau at the school's Halloween dance.

Emily the Criminal

Office Manager

2022

Desperate for income, Emily takes a shady gig buying goods with stolen credit cards supplied by a charismatic middleman named Youcef. Seduced by the quick cash and illicit thrills, they hatch a plan to take their business to the next level.

Out of Time

Chae

2003

Matt Lee Whitlock, respected chief of police in small Banyan Key, Florida, must solve a vicious double homicide before he himself falls under suspicion. Matt Lee has to stay a few steps ahead of his own police force and everyone he's trusted in order to find out the truth.

High Crimes

Lie Detector Coach

2002

A female attorney learns that her husband is really a marine officer awol for fifteen years and accused of murdering fifteen civilians in El Salvador. Believing her husband when he tells her that he's being framed as part of a U.S. Military cover-up, the attorney defends him in a military court.

Skincare

Jeff

2024

Famed aesthetician Hope Goldman is about to take her career to the next level by launching her very own skin care line. However, she soon faces a new challenge when a rival opens a boutique directly across from her store. Suspecting that someone is trying to sabotage her, she embarks on a quest to unravel the mystery of who's trying to destroy her life.

The Man from Earth: Holocene

Harry

2017

14,000-year-old "Man from Earth" John Oldman, now teaching in northern California, realizes that not only is he finally starting to age, but four students have discovered his deepest secret, putting his life in grave danger and potentially destroying the world's most popular religion.

20th Century Women

Abbie's ObGyn

2016

In 1979 Santa Barbara, California, Dorothea Fields is a determined single mother in her mid-50s who is raising her adolescent son, Jamie, at a moment brimming with cultural change and rebellion. Dorothea enlists the help of two younger women – Abbie, a free-spirited punk artist living as a boarder in the Fields' home and Julie, a savvy and provocative teenage neighbour – to help with Jamie's upbringing.

The Glass House

Driving Instructor

2001

When Ruby and Rhett's parents are killed in a car accident, their carefree teenage lives are suddenly shattered. Moving to an incredible house in Malibu with the Glasses', old friends of the family, seems to be the beginning of a new life for them.

White Oleander

Paramedic

2002

A teenager journeys through a series of foster homes after her mother goes to prison for committing a crime of passion.

Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles

Barry

2001

After settling in the tiny Australian town of Walkabout Creek with his significant other and his young son, Mick "Crocodile" Dundee is thrown for a loop when a prestigious Los Angeles newspaper offers his honey a job. The family migrates back to the United States, and Croc and son soon find themselves learning some lessons about American life -- many of them inadvertent