Phil Valentine was an American actor known for his roles in film and television such as A Letter from Death Row, The Secret Handshake, and Atlas Shrugged: Who Is John Galt?. He was also an award-winning talk radio host based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Personal and Family Life
Phil Valentine was born on September 9, 1959, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He lived on a farm near Nashville with his wife and their three sons. Valentine often shared insights about his family life and values through his work, contributing to his popularity as a talk radio host.
Career
Valentine began his career in entertainment with the film A Letter From Death Row, featuring notable actors like Bret Michaels, Charlie Sheen, and Martin Sheen. He became well-known for his documentary An Inconsistent Truth, which he wrote, produced, and hosted, earning several film festival awards. His radio show, The Phil Valentine Show, received numerous awards, underlining his influence in talk radio.
Death and Legacy
Phil Valentine passed away on August 21, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 61 due to complications from COVID-19. His contributions to talk radio and film have left a lasting impact, and he is remembered for both his entertaining content and his thought-provoking discussions.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| These Streets We Haunt | 2021 | Carl |
| The Secret Handshake | 2015 | Trent Luder |
| Atlas Shrugged: Who Is John Galt? | 2014 | Eugene Lawson |
| Threat Matrix | 2003 | Talk Show Host (voice) |
| A Letter from Death Row | 1998 | Donald Bateman |
| Benedictine the Mad Monk | 1989 | Benedictine the Mad Monk (TV Series) |