Spotlight on Actors: Anna Pheil

Actor, dancer, writer, bartender, volunteer.  Anna Pheil is the epitome of the multi-faceted working actress.   This world traveler has been seen on several primetime hit TV shows, all while cultivating a diverse life outside of the business.

 

As a recurring character on the NBC hit Las Vegas, Pheil appeared in season 3 and will once again throw the dice as Erika in upcoming episodes.  Aside from her role on the popular show, Anna has been featured on Two and a Half Men (playing opposite Charlie Sheen), King of Queens, Gilmore Girls, MadTV and Everybody Hates Chris.

In addition to her expansive resume, the actress has also found success as a model, as she was displayed in a five page editorial in the October 2005 issue of Maxim Magazine.  Pheil has also graced the cover of Minnesota’s The Ruminator Magazine in 2005 and was featured in a national Payless Shoe ad campaign in 2006.  Furthermore, her natural beauty earned her a gig working in Thailand in 2005 where she shot print and commercials ads.

As for the other aspects of her life, Anna worked as a professional dancer for many years utilizing her skills in ballet, modern, jazz, ballroom and hip hop dance.  She has also used her considerable talents to finish three books of poetry and is currently working on a novel.

When not fulfilling her own sense of creativity, Pheil offers her insight, experience and knowledge to help others.  Working with non-profit group, The Unusual Suspects in Los Angeles, Anna has offered her time and understanding to help write grants and volunteer with males aged 14-18 placed in juvenile hall after being arrested for murder and attempted murder.

While she may be an inspiration to others, Pheil counts her mother
and grandmother Ada as her own personal heroes.  Obviously family means a great deal to the multi-dimensional actress as she lists her sister and mother as her best friends. 

Even though Pheil has been all over the world, including trips to Luxembourg and Victoria, Canada where she participated in the Children’s International Summer Villages, learning about life, cultures, tolerance and understanding, this Cincinnati Bengals and Reds fan lists pizza, fries and her mother’s roast beef and mashed potatoes as her favorite foods.

When she isn’t working on her craft, Anna can be found tending bar at Stone Fire Pizza in Los Angeles.  But in between visits to the down-to-earth multi hyphenate, be sure to catch Pheil on upcoming episodes of Las Vegas and everywhere else Pheil is sure to pop up.