Gil Bellows
Known for
A Canadian actor born in Vancouver, British Columbia, best known for one indelible role: the young inmate Tommy Williams whose testimony could exonerate Andy Dufresne in 'The Shawshank Redemption' (1994). He has since worked steadily across film and television, with the drama 'Voicemails for Isabelle' (2026) among his recent projects, and became familiar to viewers as Billy Thomas on the series 'Ally McBeal'. A capable, understated character actor, Bellows has sustained a long working career on both sides of the border, remembered above all for his memorable turn in one of cinema's most beloved films.
Gil Bellows
59 Movies
27 Series
A Canadian actor born in Vancouver, British Columbia, best known for one indelible role: the young inmate Tommy Williams whose testimony could exonerate Andy Dufresne in 'The Shawshank Redemption' (1994). He has since worked steadily across film and television, with the drama 'Voicemails for Isabelle' (2026) among his recent projects, and became familiar to viewers as Billy Thomas on the series 'Ally McBeal'. A capable, understated character actor, Bellows has sustained a long working career on both sides of the border, remembered above all for his memorable turn in one of cinema's most beloved films.
Movies
Plays Tommy
The Shawshank Redemption
1994
Plays Chief Turner
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
2019
Plays Dad
Voicemails for Isabelle
2026
Plays Peter Nicks
The Exorcist: Martyrs
2027
Plays Pok' Chop
Life on the Line
2016
Plays Agent Vincent
Unthinkable
2010
Plays Weaver
House at the End of the Street
2012
Plays Don
The Weather Man
2005
Plays Will
Snow White: A Tale of Terror
1997
Plays Dr. Katz
Awake
2021
Plays DEA Agent Miller
Kill the Messenger
2014
Plays Matt Callan
The Agency
2003
Plays David Powers
Parkland
2013
Plays Bartender Bill
The Samaritan
2012
Plays Dr. Theodore Conway
Blind Horizon
2003
Plays Emmit
Girl Walks Into a Bar
2011
Plays Lizard Browning
Judas Kiss
1998
Plays Frank
Drowning
2019
Plays Detective Ray Green
The Calling
2014
Plays Paramedic
EMR
2004
Plays Mitch
The Promotion
2008
Plays Royster
Passchendaele
2008
Plays Watty Watts
Love and a .45
1994
Plays Banks
Hunt to Kill
2010
Plays Detective Lowey
Run This Town
2020
Plays Matt
Miami Rhapsody
1995
Plays Professor Jeff Mueller
ADDicted
2017
Plays Elton
Beautiful Joe
2000
Plays Nikolai Putin
Vengeance is Mine
2012
Plays Val Chenard
The Substance of Fire
1996
Plays Phil
The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom
2011
Plays Neil Perkins
Goblin
2010
Plays Detective Derm
Chasing Sleep
2001
Plays Hitchhiker Dodge
Black Day Blue Night
1995
Plays Henry Baker / Sam Bird
Two Deaths of Henry Baker
2020
Plays Alex
She Has a Name
2016
Plays Jack
A Night for Dying Tigers
2010
Plays Dale White
Fast Food High
2003
Plays Lloyd Walker
Final Days of Planet Earth
2006
Plays Marvin Heath
Blood Honey
2017
Plays Jake Green
Girl on the Edge
2015
Plays Ben Keats
Pursued
2004
Plays David Dailey
Keep Your Distance
2005
Plays Michael
A Witch's Way of Love
1997
Producer
Plays Mr. Murk
Business Ethics
2020
Plays John
Weepah Way For Now
2015
Plays Punk Guy
White Lies
1997
Plays Isaac
Childstar
2004
Plays Richard
Dinner at Fred's
1997
Plays Daniel Taylor
Leading Lady
2014
TV Shows
Plays Billy Thomas
Ally McBeal
1997
Plays Matt Callan
The Agency
2001
Plays Lawrence Lacroix
Patriot
2015
Plays Gabe Caldwell
Eyewitness
2016
Plays Evans
Jett
2019
Plays Warren Pryce
Chucky
2021
Plays Inspector Hollis Braun
Alert: Missing Persons Unit
2023
Plays Paul
Love in the Time of Corona
2020
Plays Pierre Dumas
V.C. Andrews' Landry Family
2021
Plays Harris Enzmann
Ascension
2014
Plays Timothy
FlashForward
2009
Plays Bill Sanders
American Gods
2017
Plays Lt. General Michael Overson
Delete
2013
Plays FBI Agent James B. Hosty
11.22.63
2016
Plays Kent Kirby
Carrie
2026
Plays Maxwell Lord
Smallville
2001
Plays Caleb
Sanctuary
2008
Plays Vacarro
Boss
2011
Plays Howard Metzler
Law & Order
1990
Plays Billy Thomas
The Practice
1997
Plays Rob Malone
The Twilight Zone
2002
Plays Lee Berman
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Dan Foley
Suits
2011
Plays Mason Barnes
Bones
2005
Plays Keith Miller (segment "Renovation")
Night Visions
2001
Plays AG Michael Ellison
The Irrational
2023
Plays CSIS Director Tom
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
2024
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
The Exorcist: Martyrs
Full Filmography
The Exorcist: Martyrs
Peter Nicks
2027
Film
Carrie
Kent Kirby · 2 episodes
2026–
TV
Voicemails for Isabelle
Dad
2026
Film
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
CSIS Director Tom · 1 episode
2024–
TV
The Irrational
AG Michael Ellison · 1 episode
2023–
TV
Alert: Missing Persons Unit
Inspector Hollis Braun · 6 episodes
2023–
TV
Chucky
Warren Pryce · 6 episodes
2021–
TV
Awake
Dr. Katz
2021
Film
V.C. Andrews' Landry Family
Pierre Dumas · 4 episodes
2021–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Gil Bellows and where are they from?
Gil Bellows is 59 years old, born on June 28, 1967 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
What are the most famous roles of Gil Bellows?
Gil Bellows is best known for roles in The Shawshank Redemption, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, House at the End of the Street.
How many movies has Gil Bellows been in?
Over a 32-year career (since 1994), Gil Bellows has appeared in 59 movies and 27 TV shows.
What was Gil Bellows's first movie?
The career of Gil Bellows began with The Shawshank Redemption (1994).
What is Gil Bellows's most recent movie or series?
Gil Bellows's most recent release is Carrie, which premiered on October 7, 2026.
What TV shows has Gil Bellows appeared in?
On television, Gil Bellows has appeared in Suits, Smallville, Chucky, Criminal Minds.
Does Gil Bellows have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Gil Bellows's upcoming work includes: In a Holidaze (2026), The Exorcist: Martyrs (2027).
Gil Bellows
1967-06-28 · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Gil Bellows (born June 28, 1967) is a Canadian film and television actor. He is best known for the roles of Tommy Williams in The Shawshank Redemption, Billy Thomas in the television series Ally McBeal and as CIA agent Matt Callan in the television series The Agency.