Yes But Why ep 212 Phillip Wheeler knows you have to take risks if you want to live your life as an artist!

This week on Yes But Why, we chat with Seattle based actor Phillip Wheeler.

A graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, Phillip has been working in TV, Film and Theater for over a decade.

In our conversation, we talk about developing your craft as an actor and about how to deal with the boring parts. Phillip mentions that he is taking a Zoom workshop with the Tennessee Shakespeare Festival right now! (SO FUN!)

Phillip is a character actor who plays a lot of bad guys. He shares stories about his first experience onstage in Three Musketeers and about making the horror film, “Junkie.”

We discuss how we think our current lockdown will change the film industry. Phillip notes the importance of learning the business side of acting. We chat about being supportive of your fellow actors and filmmakers, especially right now.


Phillip knows the hustle never stops when you’re an actor. Support Phillip Wheeler by checking out the short films he’s shot over the last few years.
Western Sol: https://vimeo.com/256450685
Exposure: https://vimeo.com/263546092
Transitions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHdR8_CDAMQ

And keep your eyes peeled for Phillip’s upcoming acting performances -- he will be appearing in the feature comedy film, “All Sorts,” the comedy pilot, “US+,” the Cold War short film, “The Assignment,” and a film about moonshine called “Hundred Proof”.

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