Gil Bellows (born June 28, 1967) is a Canadian actor, producer, screenwriter, and director.

Bellows also earned critical acclaim for his stage performances in The Snake and the Vein (1990-1992) and Flaubert's Latest (1992).

Bellows gained wide attention for his performance as Tommy a pivotal role in The Shawshank Redemption (1994).

On television, Bellows is best known for playing Billy Thomas, the romantic lead in the popular Fox ’s legal dramedy series Ally McBeal (1997–2002).

His film credits include The Weather Man (2005), House at the End of the Street (2012), and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019).