For similarly named individuals, see Lee Phillips (disambiguation)Lee Philips (January 10, 1927 — March 3, 1999) was an American actor and television director.Philips' acting career started on Broadway, and peaked with a starring role as Michael Rossi in the film adaptation of Peyton Place opposite Lana Turner.In the 1960s his career shifted towards directing, with credits ranging from the television series of Peyton Place to The Dick Van Dyke Show.