Gil Bellows Bio

Ally Character: Billy Thomas (1997-2000)
Birth Date: June, 28 1967
Birth Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Current Show: CBS's The Agency as CIA agent Matt Callan
Schooling: Graduated from Point Grey Secondary School in Vancouver, BC, Canada and later graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts with a degree in acting.

Filmography: click here to read about his other roles

Married: He married actress Rya Kihlstedt (Home Alone 3, Deep Impact) in 1994.

Trivia: Bellows attended high school with The Matrix star Carrie Anne Moss

Children: He is the proud father of a daughter, Ava Emanuelle, who was born in April 4, 1999.

Gil Bellows: Gained attention among filmgoers and critics for his portrayal of an inmate with a penchant for knowledge in "Shawshank Redemption." Shortly after, Bellows appeared in "Miami Rhapsody." His other film credits include "Love and a .45," "The Substance of Fire" and "Richard III," which was directed by Al Pacino. Bellows also can be seen in "The Assistant" opposite Joan Plowright and "Dinner at Fred's" with Parker Posey. He recently completed production on "Judas Kiss" with Emma Thompson. His television credits include the series "Law and Order," 'Going To Extremes" and "Flying Blind," as well as the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie "Radiant City" opposite Kirstie Alley. On Stage, he has appeared in "A Snake In The Vein," "Best of Schools," "True West," "Road" and "The User's waltz." Bellows was born and raised in Vancouver. He graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles.

Billy Thomas: Billy was Mr. Knight in shining armor for both his wife Georgia and ex-girlfriend Ally. He was jealous of every man Ally dated & admited to still having feelings for her. He was walking, talking confusion. He dies of a brain tumor in the end of the 1999-2000 and has since appeared as a gost to Ally.