Philip Anglim

Philip Charles Anglim (born February 11, 1952) is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Joseph Merrick in The Elephant Man. He received a Best Actor nomination in the 1979 Tony Awards for his performance in this role. Anglim has also played notable characters such as Macbeth on Broadway and Dane O'Neill in the television mini-series The Thorn Birds. He made appearances as Vedek Bareil on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Anglim was born in San Francisco, California, and initially aimed to become a veterinarian. However, after being asked to act in a play by a teacher, he pursued a career in acting. He holds a bachelor's degree in English.