Gil Bellows
Actor in 'The Shawshank Redemption'
Born
June 28th, 1967
58 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Canada
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An actor and producer, contributions span various television shows and films. Gained recognition from the role of Billy in 'The Shawshank Redemption' alongside Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. Starred as Tommy in the hit television series 'Ally McBeal,' earning a significant fanbase and critical acclaim. Worked on various productions across different genres, showcasing versatility in performance.
Played Billy in 'The Shawshank Redemption'
Starred as Tommy in 'Ally McBeal'
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