Phil Hendrie: Movies & Filmography

Phil Hendrie (Philip Stephen Hendrie) is an American radio personality, actor, and entrepreneur whose career spans over five decades. Born on 1952-11-01 in Arcadia, California, he grew up in a Catholic, upper‑middle‑class family and was inspired to work in radio after a family road trip to Toronto where he listened to broadcasters nonstop. After a brief stint in construction at Walt Disney World, Hendrie entered broadcasting in May 1973 at WBJW in Winter Park, Florida, and soon moved through stations in New Orleans and Miami before debuting as a weekend talk‑show host on Los Angeles’ KFI in 1989. In 1990 he introduced his first fictional on‑air character, Iraqi Raj Fahneen, launching a satirical format that blended genuine callers with outrageous personas, a concept that would define The Phil Hendrie Show. The show went national in 1999 via Premiere Radio Networks, ran on over 120 stations, and earned Hendrie a reputation as a master of radio satire, later transitioning to an all‑digital podcast format in 2014 that remains available on‑demand worldwide. His contributions earned him induction into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2024 and a documentary titled "HENDRIE" released in 2024.

Beyond radio, Hendrie built a substantial acting résumé, voicing characters on King of the Hill, Futurama, Rick and Morty, and The Midnight Gospel, while appearing in live‑action series such as The Unit, Teachers, and The Conners. He also provided voice work for films like Team America: World Police and Semi‑Pro, and has been a recurring guest on sitcoms including Modern Family and New Girl. His entrepreneurial spirit shines through his extensive digital ventures: a revamped website launched in 2010, a subscription‑based "Back Stage Pass" archive, and partnerships with platforms like Pandora. With a career that bridges traditional broadcast, voice acting, and modern podcasting, Phil Hendrie remains a singular figure in American entertainment.