Phil Traill - 10-Minute Read

An established Director, Writer and Executive Producer, Phil was born in New Jersey, but moved to the UK when he was six. After getting a First in English at Newcastle University, Phil worked in London before moving to Los Angeles. He now lives in Santa Monica with his wife and three loud kids.

Phil began his career in London in the mid-90s on the cult British TV show THE BIG BREAKFAST, before directing C4’s hit sketch show SPOONS. He went on to direct commercials (Sony Playstation), music videos (The Bees) and a series of weird award-winning short films - HICCUP, DANGLE, POST, and FLIPPED AND PING. Phil has directed over 90 episodes of primetime shows and three features including LAST MAN ON EARTH, BROOKLYN 99, MODERN FAMILY, GOOD GIRLS, LIFE IN PIECES, THE MIDDLE, FRESH OFF THE BOAT, BLACK-ISH, RAISING HOPE, BREAKING IN, MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE, THE GRINDER, ALL ABOUT STEVE (starring Sandra Bullock and Bradley Cooper), CHALET GIRL (starring Felicity Jones) and NO SLEEP ‘TIL CHRISTMAS (starring Odette and Dave Annable). He's also directed four pilots (including Fox's ENLISTED and ABC's UNCLE BUCK). He is currently EP/director on SINGLE DRUNK FEMALE for Freeform/Hulu.