Actor Bellows is the stage name of Gil Bellows, a Canadian actor and director. He is best known for his roles in the films The Shawshank Redemption and Love and a .45, as well as his role as Tommy Williams in The Shawshank Redemption. He has also appeared in television series such as Ally McBeal, The Agency, and 24. He has directed several films and television episodes, including the feature film Unthinkable.