Philip Smithey began acting in local community theater and school plays at age 7, continuing to perform and study theater throughout high school and college. After arriving in Los Angeles, he began his professional career, landing multiple national commercials and TV show appearances, including Criminal Minds, NCIS, The Young and the Restless, and a recurring role in Switched at Birth, to name a few. Smithey’s diverse skillset has led him to a variety of dynamic and emotionally charged roles, including a recent appearance in The Rookie, and a best actor award for his performance in the short film Every Nine Hours. Smithey also enjoys sketch comedy and has written and performed live shows throughout Los Angeles for more than 10 years.