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| caption = Winchester at the ''[[In My Sleep]]'' premiere in |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|3|24}}<ref>{{Cite Instagram |user=onlyhargitay |postid=C1H6GmKpAKd |date=24 March 2024 |title= 🎈Happy Birthday, Philip Winchester! 🎂 Enjoy your day! 🥳 #PeterStone #LawAndOrder #Family #HappyBirthday #PhilipWinchester @officialphilipwinchester @therealmariskahargitay|access-date=11 January 2025}}</ref> |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|03|24|mf=yes}} |
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| birth_place = [[Belgrade, Montana]], U.S. |
| birth_place = [[Belgrade, Montana|Belgrade]], [[Montana]], U.S. |
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| education = [[Belgrade High School]] |
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| education = Belgrade High School |
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| alma_mater = [[London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art]] |
| alma_mater = [[London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art]] |
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| occupation = Actor |
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| years_active = 1998–present |
| years_active = 1998–present |
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| spouse = Megan Coughlin |
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'''Philip |
'''Philip Winchester''' (born March 24, 1981) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in ''[[The Patriot (1998 film)|The Patriot]]'', ''The Hi-Line'', ''[[LD 50 Lethal Dose]]'', ''[[Thunderbirds (2004 film)|Thunderbirds]]'', ''[[CSI: Miami]]'', ''[[King Lear]]'', ''[[Strike Back (TV series)|Strike Back]]'', ''[[Flyboys (film)|Flyboys]]'', ''[[In My Sleep]]'',<ref name="cinemamontreal.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.cinemamontreal.com/aw/crva.aw/que/Montreal/e/19516/In_My_Sleep.html |title=In My Sleep (2010): Movie Info and Reviews|publisher=Cinemamontreal.com |access-date=December 10, 2011}}</ref> ''The Heart of the Earth'' and ''Shaking Dream Land''. He is also known for his role as [[Peter Stone (Chicago Justice and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit)|Peter Stone]] in ''[[Chicago Justice]]'' and ''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]''. |
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==Early life and education== |
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Winchester |
Winchester was born in [[Belgrade, Montana|Belgrade]], [[Montana]]. He graduated from [[Belgrade High School]] in 1999. He then lived and worked in [[London]], [[England]] (his mother's home country),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Crusoe-Philip-Winchester-27321.aspx |title=Crusoe's Philip Winchester Previews NBC's New Island Adventure - Today's News: Our Take |publisher=TVGuide.com |date=October 17, 2008 |access-date=December 10, 2011}}</ref> and attended the [[London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art]] (LAMDA).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/philip-winchester/bio/263681 |title=Philip Winchester Biography |work=TVGuide|access-date=December 10, 2011}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
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Winchester's acting career started with a small role in the 1998 film ''[[The Patriot (1998 film)|The Patriot]]'', which was filmed in and around the towns of [[Bozeman, Montana|Bozeman]] and [[Ennis, Montana]]. After graduating from high school, he began to take roles in plays, including that of Edmund in ''[[King Lear (2008 TV film)|King Lear]]'' opposite [[Ian McKellen]], in the 2007 [[Royal Shakespeare Company]] production. |
Winchester's acting career started with a small role in the 1998 film ''[[The Patriot (1998 film)|The Patriot]]'', which was filmed in and around the towns of [[Bozeman, Montana|Bozeman]] and [[Ennis, Montana]]. After graduating from high school, he began to take roles in plays, including that of Edmund in ''[[King Lear (2008 TV film)|King Lear]]'' opposite [[Ian McKellen]], in the 2007 [[Royal Shakespeare Company]] production. |
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In 2003, he starred in the independent film ''The Telephone'', which was filmed in [[Bristol]] and produced by Robert Finlay.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://finonline.co.uk/about/|title=About|work=Rob Finlay|access-date=2012-07-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151120060007/http://finonline.co.uk/about/|archive-date=2015-11-20|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2008, he was cast as [[Robinson Crusoe]] in the [[NBC]] action TV series ''[[Crusoe (TV series)|Crusoe]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://blog.fring.com/southafrica/index.php/2008/08/12/nbcs-crusoe-behind-the-scenes-in-the-makeup-trailer/ | title=NBC's ''Crusoe'': Behind the Scenes in the Makeup Trailer | website=fring.com | |
In 2003, he starred in the independent film ''The Telephone'', which was filmed in [[Bristol]] and produced by Robert Finlay.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://finonline.co.uk/about/|title=About|work=Rob Finlay|access-date=2012-07-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151120060007/http://finonline.co.uk/about/|archive-date=2015-11-20|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2008, he was cast as [[Robinson Crusoe]] in the [[NBC]] action TV series ''[[Crusoe (TV series)|Crusoe]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://blog.fring.com/southafrica/index.php/2008/08/12/nbcs-crusoe-behind-the-scenes-in-the-makeup-trailer/ | title=NBC's ''Crusoe'': Behind the Scenes in the Makeup Trailer | website=fring.com | access-date=August 12, 2008 | archive-date=August 15, 2008 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080815003411/http://blog.fring.com/southafrica/index.php/2008/08/12/nbcs-crusoe-behind-the-scenes-in-the-makeup-trailer/ | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name=NBC>{{Cite journal | title =''Crusoe'': Bios Philip Winchester| journal = [[NBC]] | url =http://www.nbc.com/Crusoe/| access-date =August 12, 2008}}</ref> In 2009, he was cast in ''[[Maneater (2009 miniseries)|Maneater]]'', a two-part [[Lifetime (TV network)|Lifetime]] miniseries starring [[Sarah Chalke]]. |
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Winchester has also appeared in the films |
Winchester has also appeared in the films ''[[Solomon Kane (film)|Solomon Kane]]'' (2009) (as a former member of the title character's crew, turned freedom-fighter) and ''[[In My Sleep]]'' (2010) (as the lead),<ref name="cinemamontreal.com"/> and the [[Syfy]] TV mini-series ''[[Alice (TV miniseries)|Alice]]''. |
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From 2010, he has played the role of Frank Stanton, [[Parallel universe (science)|parallel universe]] fiance of [[Olivia Dunham]], in the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] TV series ''[[Fringe (TV series)|Fringe]]''. From 2011, he has appeared as Leontes in the [[Starz (TV channel)|Starz]] series ''[[Camelot (TV series)|Camelot]]''. |
From 2010, he has played the role of Frank Stanton, [[Parallel universe (science)|parallel universe]] fiance of [[Olivia Dunham]], in the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] TV series ''[[Fringe (TV series)|Fringe]]''. From 2011, he has appeared as Leontes in the [[Starz (TV channel)|Starz]] series ''[[Camelot (TV series)|Camelot]]''. |
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Other credits include the second, third, fourth and fifth seasons of ''[[Strike Back (TV series)|Strike Back]]''. The series follows the adventures of two Section 20 agents, Sgt. Michael Stonebridge (Winchester) and American former [[Delta Force]] officer Damien Scott ([[Sullivan Stapleton]]). He also starred with [[Wesley Snipes]] and [[Charity Wakefield]] in the [[NBC]] drama ''[[The Player (2015 TV series)|The Player]]''. He also starred in ''[[Chicago Justice]]'' as lead prosecutor [[Peter Stone (Chicago Justice and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit)|Peter Stone]]. This character then became the Assistant District Attorney (ADA) on ''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]'' during season 19 after the previous ADA [[Rafael Barba]] ([[Raúl Esparza]]) resigned. In March 2019, Winchester announced that he would be leaving ''SVU'' ahead of its twenty-first season, making [[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (season 20)|season twenty]] his last on the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/03/philip-winchester-leaving-law-order-svu-21st-season-1202585208/|title=Philip Winchester Leaving 'Law & Order: SVU' Ahead Of Historic 21st Season|date=March 29, 2019|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=March 29, 2019}}</ref> |
Other credits include the second, third, fourth and fifth seasons of ''[[Strike Back (TV series)|Strike Back]]'' along with a guest appearance in season six. The series follows the adventures of two Section 20 agents, Sgt. Michael Stonebridge (Winchester) and American former [[Delta Force]] officer Damien Scott ([[Sullivan Stapleton]]). He also starred with [[Wesley Snipes]] and [[Charity Wakefield]] in the [[NBC]] drama ''[[The Player (2015 TV series)|The Player]]'' in 2015. He also starred in ''[[Chicago Justice]]'' as lead prosecutor [[Peter Stone (Chicago Justice and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit)|Peter Stone]]. This character then became the Assistant District Attorney (ADA) on ''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]'' during season 19 after the previous ADA [[Rafael Barba]] ([[Raúl Esparza]]) resigned. In March 2019, Winchester announced that he would be leaving ''SVU'' ahead of its twenty-first season, making [[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (season 20)|season twenty]] his last on the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/03/philip-winchester-leaving-law-order-svu-21st-season-1202585208/|title=Philip Winchester Leaving 'Law & Order: SVU' Ahead Of Historic 21st Season|date=March 29, 2019|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=March 29, 2019}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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Winchester married his wife, Megan Coughlin in 2008.<ref>{{cite web |title=Meet 'Law & Order: SVU' Philip Winchester's Wife and Their Two Kids |url=https://news.amomama.com/170344-meet-law-order-svu-philip-winchesters-wi.html |website=news.amomama.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='The Next Adventure!' 'Law & Order: SVU' 's Philip Winchester Welcomes Second Child with Wife Megan |url=https://people.com/parents/philip-winchester-welcomes-second-child-wife-megan/ |website=people.com}}</ref> They have two daughters who were born in 2015 and 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title='Law & Order: SVU' Star Philip Winchester Welcomes His Second Child! |url=https://okmagazine.com/photos/law-and-order-svu-philip-winchester-second-child-pics/ |website=okmagazine.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='The Next Adventure!' Law & Order: SVU's Philip Winchester Welcomes Second Child with Wife Megan |url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/apos-next-adventure-apos-law-191005090.html |website=www.yahoo.com}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 14:58, 11 January 2025
Philip Winchester | |
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Born | [1] | March 24, 1981
Education | Belgrade High School |
Alma mater | London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1998–present |
Spouse |
Megan Coughlin (m. 2008) |
Children | 2 |
Philip Winchester (born March 24, 1981) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in The Patriot, The Hi-Line, LD 50 Lethal Dose, Thunderbirds, CSI: Miami, King Lear, Strike Back, Flyboys, In My Sleep,[2] The Heart of the Earth and Shaking Dream Land. He is also known for his role as Peter Stone in Chicago Justice and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Early life and education
[edit]Winchester was born in Belgrade, Montana. He graduated from Belgrade High School in 1999. He then lived and worked in London, England (his mother's home country),[3] and attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).[4]
Career
[edit]Winchester's acting career started with a small role in the 1998 film The Patriot, which was filmed in and around the towns of Bozeman and Ennis, Montana. After graduating from high school, he began to take roles in plays, including that of Edmund in King Lear opposite Ian McKellen, in the 2007 Royal Shakespeare Company production.
In 2003, he starred in the independent film The Telephone, which was filmed in Bristol and produced by Robert Finlay.[5] In 2008, he was cast as Robinson Crusoe in the NBC action TV series Crusoe.[6][7] In 2009, he was cast in Maneater, a two-part Lifetime miniseries starring Sarah Chalke.
Winchester has also appeared in the films Solomon Kane (2009) (as a former member of the title character's crew, turned freedom-fighter) and In My Sleep (2010) (as the lead),[2] and the Syfy TV mini-series Alice.
From 2010, he has played the role of Frank Stanton, parallel universe fiance of Olivia Dunham, in the Fox TV series Fringe. From 2011, he has appeared as Leontes in the Starz series Camelot. Other credits include the second, third, fourth and fifth seasons of Strike Back along with a guest appearance in season six. The series follows the adventures of two Section 20 agents, Sgt. Michael Stonebridge (Winchester) and American former Delta Force officer Damien Scott (Sullivan Stapleton). He also starred with Wesley Snipes and Charity Wakefield in the NBC drama The Player in 2015. He also starred in Chicago Justice as lead prosecutor Peter Stone. This character then became the Assistant District Attorney (ADA) on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit during season 19 after the previous ADA Rafael Barba (Raúl Esparza) resigned. In March 2019, Winchester announced that he would be leaving SVU ahead of its twenty-first season, making season twenty his last on the show.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Winchester married his wife, Megan Coughlin in 2008.[9][10] They have two daughters who were born in 2015 and 2019.[11][12]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1998 | The Patriot | Young Militiaman | |
1999 | The Hi-Line | Cafe Waiter | |
2003 | LD 50 Lethal Dose | Vaughn | |
2004 | Thunderbirds | Scott Tracy | |
2006 | Shaking Dream Land | Robert | |
2006 | Flyboys | William Jensen | |
2007 | The Heart of the Earth | Robert Coyle | |
2009 | Solomon Kane | Henry Telford | |
2010 | In My Sleep | Marcus | |
2016 | Undrafted | Fotch | |
2020 | Rogue | Joey Kasinski | |
2021 | Endangered Species | Jack Halsey | |
2022 | A Week In Paradise | Sam | |
2024 | Shadow Land | Brett Cahill | |
2024 | Duchess | Robert McNaughton |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2004 | Commando Nanny | Miles Ross | Unknown episodes |
2005 | CSI: Miami | Chris Allen | Episode: "Urban Hellraisers" |
2008 | King Lear | Edmund | Television film |
2008–2009 | Crusoe | Robinson Crusoe | 13 episodes |
2009 | Maneater | Aaron Mason | 2 episodes |
2009 | Alice | Jack Chase | 2 episodes |
2010–2011 | Fringe | Frank Stanton | 4 episodes |
2010 | Warehouse 13 | Marine/Cowboy/Gladiator/Mad scientist | Episode: "Beyond Our Control" |
2010 | A Walk in My Shoes | Marcus | Television film |
2011 | Camelot | Leontes | 10 episodes |
2011–2018 | Strike Back | Sgt. Michael Stonebridge | 42 episodes |
2014 | 24: Live Another Day | Colonel Shaw | 3 episodes |
2015 | The Player | Alex Kane | 9 episodes |
2016–2017 | Chicago P.D. | A.S.A./A.D.A. Peter Stone | 3 episodes |
2017 | Chicago Justice | 13 episodes | |
2017 | Chicago Med | Episode: "Speak Your Truth" | |
2018–2019 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Main Cast 36 Episodes | |
2022 | Leopard Skin | Max Hammond | All 8 episodes |
References
[edit]- ^ @onlyhargitay (24 March 2024). "🎈Happy Birthday, Philip Winchester! 🎂 Enjoy your day! 🥳 #PeterStone #LawAndOrder #Family #HappyBirthday #PhilipWinchester @officialphilipwinchester @therealmariskahargitay". Retrieved 11 January 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ a b "In My Sleep (2010): Movie Info and Reviews". Cinemamontreal.com. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
- ^ "Crusoe's Philip Winchester Previews NBC's New Island Adventure - Today's News: Our Take". TVGuide.com. October 17, 2008. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
- ^ "Philip Winchester Biography". TVGuide. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
- ^ "About". Rob Finlay. Archived from the original on 2015-11-20. Retrieved 2012-07-10.
- ^ "NBC's Crusoe: Behind the Scenes in the Makeup Trailer". fring.com. Archived from the original on August 15, 2008. Retrieved August 12, 2008.
- ^ "Crusoe: Bios Philip Winchester". NBC. Retrieved August 12, 2008.
- ^ "Philip Winchester Leaving 'Law & Order: SVU' Ahead Of Historic 21st Season". Deadline Hollywood. March 29, 2019. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- ^ "Meet 'Law & Order: SVU' Philip Winchester's Wife and Their Two Kids". news.amomama.com.
- ^ "'The Next Adventure!' 'Law & Order: SVU' 's Philip Winchester Welcomes Second Child with Wife Megan". people.com.
- ^ "'Law & Order: SVU' Star Philip Winchester Welcomes His Second Child!". okmagazine.com.
- ^ "'The Next Adventure!' Law & Order: SVU's Philip Winchester Welcomes Second Child with Wife Megan". www.yahoo.com.
External links
[edit]- Living people
- 20th-century American male actors
- 21st-century American male actors
- Alumni of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
- American expatriate male actors
- American expatriates in the United Kingdom
- American male film actors
- American male Shakespearean actors
- American male stage actors
- American male television actors
- American people of English descent
- Male actors from Montana