Emo Philips is an American actor, producer and stand-up comedian from Downers Grove, Illinois.

His stand-up routine is characterized by his eccentric appearance, falsetto voice and surreal humor.

The unusual mediaeval-style bob haircut he sported earlier in his career, the exaggerated swings of his voice between registers, as well his tendency to contort his body into awkward poses during delivery gives his audience the impression that he has escaped from a lunatic asylum.

Philips has also had acting roles on television shows such as Miami Vice and The "Weird Al" Yankovic Show (in which he looked directly into the camera, waved and yelled, "Hi Mom!....I'm sorry. Your cameraman looked just like my mother."); Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist; Home Movies and films such as UHF (1989) and Desperation Boulevard (1998), and was Associate Producer of the film Meet the Parents (2000).