Philip Winchester, Actor: Ransom Canyon, Strike Back, In My Sleep, Law & Order: SVU

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Philip Winchester takes us behind the scenes of his remarkable journey from Montana to the Royal Shakespeare Company to Hollywood, revealing how his mother's brave decision to send him to London drama school launched a career spanning classical theater, action-packed television, and movies.

On the adrenaline-fueled set of "Strike Back," Winchester performed jaw-dropping stunts—stepping off helicopters onto moving trains. His next challenge came in mastering the rapid-fire "legalese" of Dick Wolf's courtroom dramas, delivering eight pages of complex dialogue daily. Winchester also opens up about the unexpected spiritual awakening he experienced after a chance encounter on the London Underground—a moment that completely transformed his understanding of fatherhood and purpose.

Join us for this powerful exploration of balancing Hollywood ambition with deeply personal values—a conversation that will leave you reconsidering what truly matters when the cameras stop rolling.

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Philip Winchester (00:00:00)

2. Early Career and Shakespeare Experience (00:11:18)

3. Strike Back and Performing Stunts (00:21:52)

4. The Dick Wolf Universe (00:30:03)

5. Film vs. TV vs. Theater (00:36:41)

6. Family Life and Faith Journey (00:41:43)