Gil Bellows

Actor in 'The Shawshank Redemption'

Gil Bellows - Actor in 'The Shawshank Redemption'
Born

June 28th, 1967
57 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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