Education
Phillips has also studied towards a bachelor"s degree in media at Murdoch University but deferred due to Olympic qualification and selection commitments.
Phillips has also studied towards a bachelor"s degree in media at Murdoch University but deferred due to Olympic qualification and selection commitments.
Phillips qualified for the men"s K-2 200 metres at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, by placing in the 2012 International Coach Federation Oceania Qualification Tournament in Penrith, New South Wales. In 2002 Jesse started an acting career with the Washington Youth Theatre Company whilst in production of Regional Cribb"s "This Endless Shore" at the Fremantle based Victoria Hall. Phillips went on to be a prolific presence on Perth stages and screens with many works in musicals (including Grease, Footloose, Chicago) and student short films.
His feature film credits include Woody Island (2010) and The Director"s Cut (2009).
His most recent performance was as Demetrius in A Midsummer Night"s Dream in February 2013 for Fringe World. Frog Management has represented Phillips since 2010.
