His grandmother, Janine Klotza, was one of France's Prima Ballerina's in the 1920s, performing all the major ballets in pre- WWII Europe, except Gisele, after whom she named her only daughter, Phillip's mother.
Phillip was born Philippe Chaudhary. A London native, Phillip's Father, was a Ugandan-born Punjabi Muslim, and his mother was a French Catholic.
Grew up with Kate Moss.
Phillip co-starred with the late Dennis Hopper in Flatland, the first US show to be shot entirely in mainland China.
Was at college with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.
The Scarecrow directed by Phillip was an official selection at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Phillip was selected to participate as a Fellow in the prestigious Disney Television Directing Program and the DGA Mentorship Program..
Sundance Institute Alumni.
Inner City Shakespeare Advisory Board Member.
Phillip has a sneaker named after him, "The Rhys", by LA based footwear company, Keep.